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• Thebicycle must be equipped with wheel reflectors
(both front and rear) and pedal reflectors. Make sure
that all reflectors are clean and visible.
• When riding in darkness, ensure that you have properly
functioning lights, both front and rear.
• Remember that rules and regulations for bicycles
will differ from country to country. This may include
regulations regarding front, rear and side reflectors,
along with front and rear lights. It is your responsibility
to familiarise yourself with therules and regulations that
apply in your country.
• Always ride in thesame direction as traffic flow.
Never ride against traffic.
• Always follow thelocal traffic regulations.
• Show consideration in traffic. Don’t ride close to
pedestrians, horse riders or thedisabled.
• Never use loose fitting clothing or similar apparel that
can get caught in thebicycle chain or wheels.
• Changes to thebicycle or its components can make it
unsafe to use. Each part and component of thebicycle
has been carefully chosen and tested. Thesafety
aspect of safety-critical components, accessories and
spare parts is not always obvious. Therefore, use only
original or compatible parts when making repairs or
when fitting accessories.
• Special tools and specialist knowledge make it easier
to assemble thebicycle and to make theinitial settings.
If you are at all unsure, this should be performed by
somebody with theappropriate competence.
• Incorrectly performed mechanical work can make
thebicycle unsafe to use. Something as simple as
tightening ascrew or bolt to theincorrect level of
torque may result in some part of thebicycle breaking,
causing you to lose control of thebicycle and have
anaccident.
• We recommend that all servicing, repairs and fitting
of accessories are performed by aperson with
therequisite competence and experience. Your safety
depends on thecorrect performance of maintenance.
• Any tampering or modification of theelectrical system,
frame, forks or other components can make thebicycle
dangerous to use.
• Acomponent that is not adapted for thebicycle, or
that has been incorrectly fitted, can subject thebicycle
to major stress with theresulting risk of personal injury
or material damage.
• Before you fit any accessories onto thebicycle, or
make changes to any part, it is your responsibility to
ensure that thechange you intend to make is both
compatible and safe.
• If you wish to use a child seat, make sure not to
exceed the max. weight allowed on the bike rack.
• Use a child seat that conforms to EN 14344.
• Adhere to the instructions that come with the child seat.
• Fitting achild seat will change thecentre of gravity of
thebicycle, which can make it difficult to manoeuvre.
• If a child seat is used, make sure that the maximum
total weight limit of the bicycle is not exceeded.
• If theposition of thesaddle has not been correctly
adjusted to suit you, or if thesaddle does not suit
your body type, you risk causing damage to your
nerves and blood vessels. Adjust theposition of
your saddle if you experience pain or discomfort.
Special safety instructions for
electric bicycles (EPAC)
Warning:
The charger is designed for indoor use only.
• Please follow the instructions on the label of thecharger.
• Never connect thepoles of thebattery or thebattery
charger using electrically conducting objects.
• Never expose thebattery or thebattery charger to
vibrations or bumps beyond that extent which occurs
during normal use.
• Thebattery may only be charged using thesupplied
charger.
• Thebattery and battery charger must never be
exposed to liquids or fire. Risk of explosion!
• When charging thebattery, do not touch either
thebattery or thebattery charger with damp hands.
• Neither thebattery nor thebattery charger may be
opened for any form of repair or modification.
• Never use adamaged battery.
• Never allow thebattery or thebattery charger to be
handled by children.
• During charging, thebattery charger must never be
covered.
• Never use thebattery charger if its cables have been
damaged.
• Never charge thebattery in temperatures below
0°C or above 40°C.
• Always remove thebattery from thebicycle when
performing any form of maintenance, service or
mechanical settings to thebicycle. Thesteering system
of theelectric bicycle must never be modified nor used
in any way other than that described in themanual.
Insurance
Your electric bicycle is to be insured in thesame way as
aregular bicycle. Contact your insurance company for
more information about insurance conditions.
Instruction manual
Important:
Please read theentire instruction manual before use and
then save it for future reference.
Theinstruction manual provides you with essential
knowledge about your electric bicycle, with regard to:
• safety
• functions and parts
• assembly
• settings and adjustments
• usage
• care and maintenance.
