DSRaider EZRaider User manual

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User Manual
Congratulaons on your purchase of the EZRaider. We want to thank
you for your trust and wish you many years of safe, producve, and
enjoyable use.
This user’s manual contains important informaon on the operaon
and maintenance of the EZRaider. This manual is an inseparable
part of the EZRaider and should be reviewed carefully by any person
making use of the vehicle. Please follow all of the instrucons
carefully to ensure your riding safety and enjoyment.
The informaon presented here is rich and detailed, but in the
event of an error or omission, please contact our customer service
department at: service@dsraider.com.

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Table of contents
EZRaider User’s Manual 1
Introducon 3
Idenfying the EZRaider 5
Driving Safety Instrucons 5
Pre-ride Inspecon 6
Driving 7
Charging the Baery 9
Towing 10
Storage 10
Cleaning 10
Maintenance 11
Troubleshoong 13
Using the EZRaider Cart 15
Introducon 15
Idenfying the Cart 16
Cart Use Safety Instrucons 17
Pre-ride Inspecon 18
Driving the EZRaider with the Cart 20
Charging the Baery (E-Cart Only) 21
Storage 22
Cleaning 22
Maintenance 23

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General introducon
Folded EZRaider
Steering
column
folding lock
Main
switch
Controls
Front brake
lever +
Parking brake
Rear brake
lever +
Parking brake
Handlebar
Throle
Steering
column
Front
suspension
Rear
supension
Standing
plaorm
Frame
Brake

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1
6
7
2
5
3
4
Switches and controls
1.
Main switch (OFF, ON).
2.
Baery voltage indicator. Provides a connuous indicaon of baery voltage. The
voltage indicaon varies between 65V for a full baery, to 52V, at which point the
baery saving mode is enabled, and the EZRaider is powered down.
3.
Front parking brake lever.
4.
Driving mode selector (1: Reduced power, 0: Normal, 2: Maximum power).
5.
Light switch (0: O, 1: On).
6.
Reverse gear switch.
7.
Rear parking brake lever.
Warning!
EZRaider is equipped with an electrical drivetrain operang at 60 volts. Handling,
disassembly, and maintenance of the EZRaider’s drivetrain and electrical components by
unqualied personnel by is strictly prohibited. In the event of a malfuncon of or damage
to the drivetrain or electrical components, contact your DSRaider service center.

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Idenfying the EZRaider
Driving Safety Instrucons
The EZRaider chassis number – which serves as an idener for your vehicle –
can be read from a number of locaons on the vehicle:
A scker on the front of the chassis
A scker inside the baery storage compartment
Engraved on the frame of the chassis
Find and record the chassis number, and make sure
that the number is noted before contacng the
DSRaider customer service department.
1.
In order to ensure the operator’s safety, the following protecve equipment should
be used: Protecve helmet, protecve glasses, riding gloves, elbow guards and
knee pads.
2.
Read this User’s Manual thoroughly, including its safety instrucons and warnings,
before operang the EZRaider.
3.
Use of the EZRaider is restricted to persons aged 16 and up.
4.
The operator should not suer from restricons in hand and nger movements,
and should be able to stand in a stable manner.
5.
Ensure that the handlebar-folding mechanism is locked and does not enable
freedom of movement.
6.
Check the planned route in advance to ensure that it is suited for use of the
EZRaider.
7.
The EZRaider operator must be t for driving. Driving the EZRaider is prohibited
when under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or any other substance which inhibits
the operator’s level of awareness.
8.
Obey all rules, regulaons, and road signs that apply to driving the EZRaider and to
the travel route.
9.
Driving speed must conform to terrain condions.
10.
Avoid collisions with objects or other vehicles.
11.
Reduce driving speed when approaching and during a turn.
12.
While driving downhill the operator should slow the vehicle speed using
regenerave braking and the brake lever.
13.
Keep all parts of the body on the EZRaider while driving. Do not dismount the
EZRaider, or step one leg o the vehicle while it is in moon. The EZRaider should
be dismounted only aer it has reached a complete stop, the driver has applied the
parking brake and has switched the main switch to OFF.

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A daily inspecon prior to using the EZRaider will contribute to its proper
funconality and driving safety.
Warning: If a malfuncon or suspicion of failure has been idened, the EZRaider
should not be used unl it has been repaired at an authorized DSRaider service
center.
1.
General check. A visual inspecon of the EZRaider, in order to idenfy a malfuncon
or potenal point of failure.
2.
Sckers. All the warning sckers should be intact and readable.
3.
Screws and nuts. Check all the visible screws and nuts. Tighten loose screws as
required.
4.
Switches and buons. Check that the switches and buons are funconing properly.
Check the proper operaon of the throle, brake handle and parking brake. Check the
proper funcon of the handlebar, turning the vehicle in both direcons.
5.
Electrical system. Check that the headlights are undamaged and funconing properly.
Check the funconing of the baery storage compartment and charge port.
6.
Cables and wiring. Check that the electrical wiring and control and brake cables are
intact, and that their shielding is not torn, frayed, or missing. Check the soundness of
the electrical connectors.
7.
Steering. Make sure that the steering column is locked in an open state and that the
folding lock mechanism is properly ghtened.
8.
Brakes. Check the soundness and funconality of the brakes. Make sure there is no
leakage of hydraulic uid from the braking system.
9.
Standing plaorm. Check the integrity of the standing plaorm. Check that the an-
slip coang is properly bonded to the plaorm.
10.
Chassis and suspension. Check integrity of the EZRaider chassis and the suspension
components. Make sure there are no cracks or signicant bruises. Check the integrity
of the suspension rubber supports.
11.
Tires and wheels. Check that the res are undamaged and that the air pressure
conforms to the specicaons in the table below.
Driving on paved roads 10 PSI
Driving in rough terrain 6 PSI
Minimal air pressure 4 PSI
Air pressure during storage 30 PSI
A constant use of low air pressure requires the installment of a
puncture-prevenng substance inside the res.
Note that driving on res with low air pressure raises energy con-
sumpon levels.
Pre-ride inspecon

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1.
Before use, make sure that the EZRaider is posioned on level ground, that the
parking brake is engaged, and that there are no objects, animals or people in the
vicinity of the vehicle that may be damaged or injured due to operaon of the vehicle.
2.
Grasp the EZRaider’s handlebar with both hands and stand on the standing plaorm,
keeping your legs straight.
3.
Turn the main switch to ON.
4.
Check the baery voltage indicator to make sure that the baery voltage is correct.
5.
Select the desired driving mode using the driving mode selector. It is recommend to
begin driving in mode 1 – reduced power mode. Use of this mode is the safest and
provides the opmum operang range.
6. Gently rotate the throle using your right thumb, start driving, and steer the
EZRaider using the handlebar. Pull the right side of the handlebar toward
your body in order to turn right. Pull the le side of the handlebar lever
toward your body in order to turn le.
7.
Braking: Releasing the throle while in moon engages the regenerave braking
funcon, which slows the EZRaider while charging the drivetrain baery. In order to
come to a complete stop, pull the brake levers.
8.
Press on the rear brake lever to disable the throle. Make sure that you release the
throle when pressing on the rear brake lever.
9.
To stop the EZRaider while going uphill, release the throle and pull and hold the brake
lever at that posion. Do not stop by applying constant pressure on the throle!
10.
In order to drive in reverse, stand in place and press the reverse switch while rotang the
throle.
Warning!
Driving in reverse is dangerous! Driving in reverse should be performed over minimal
distances, at very slow speeds, and while paying aenon to trac safety!
11.
Make sure to ghten the handlebar-folding mechanism aer the rst 500 meters of the
ride.
12.
Following use, make sure that the EZRaider is posioned on level ground. Lock the
parking brake, turn the main switch should be turned to OFF, and dismount the standing
plaorm carefully.
Driving:

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Warning!
1.
While driving, the handlebar should be held with both hands. Do not drive while only
one hand holds the handlebar!
2.
Drive carefully when starng the drive from standsll. The throle lever should be
operated gently!
3.
The handlebar rotaon speed should be in a reverse rao to the driving speed. While
driving fast in a straight line the handlebar should be turned very gently! Fast rotaon of
the handlebar in these condions can cause control loss and rolling over!
4.
In wet and muddy condions the braking system performance is impaired. When a
decrease in braking performance is felt, the brake lever should be used a few mes to dry
the brakes and avoid driving at high speeds.
5.
Mud on the standing plaorm may cause the operator to slip and lose control. Do not
drive when the standing plaorm is covered in mud!
IMPORTANT
It is highly recommended to wear a helmet and other protecve devices when riding the
vehicle.

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Charging the Baery
1.
Make sure the parking brake is engaged.
2.
Make sure the main switch is OFF.
3.
Open the charging port cover.
4.
Insert the charging plug into the charging socket
located in the front right corner of the EZRaider standing plaorm.
5.
Connect the charger supply cable to a proper electrical socket.
6.
A red LED conrms the baery is charging, a green LED indicates the baery is full.
7.
Aer nishing the charging process, disconnect the charger from the electrical
socket, and aerwards, disconnect the charging plug from the EZRaider.
8.
Close the charge port cover.
Warning!
1.
Do not stand on the standing plaorm while charging.
2.
When connecng the charger to the baery, sparks may be emied.
3.
The EZRaider uses a lithium-based baery, and a matched charger. Do not use
baeries and chargers that are not supplied by DSRaider.
4.
The charger is enclosed in an aluminum box, which helps dissipate excess heat.
To prevent overheang, do not cover the charger while charging.
5.
The charger should be located in a dry, well-venlated area.
6.
Pay aenon to the polarity of direct current wires:
Brown – posive (+), Blue – negave (-).
7.
If the charge takes too long, and the LED indicator does not turn green, make
sure that the charger is powered on, and that the EZRaider charging plug is
well inserted into the charger outlet. If these steps do not correct the problem,
contact your DSRaider customer support representave, or an authorized
DSRaider dealer.
8.
Do not disassemble the charger. When repair or service is required, contact an
approach an authorized DSRaider dealer.
9.
More informaon on charging can be found in the user manual that is supplied
with the charger.

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Storage
Cleaning
1.
Make sure the EZRaider is stored in a cool, dry place.
2.
The vehicle’s baery should be charged before storage.
3.
When storing the vehicle for an extended period of me, the baery should be
charged once every 6 months.
4.
The res should be lled to maximum pressure (30 PSI).
1.
Turn the main switch to OFF.
2.
Remove dust, dirt and mud using a gentle dry brush
3.
Use a so towel, or a slightly damp sponge to clean the EZRaider. Use water only to
clean the vehicle.
4.
Wipe the EZRaider with a so wet towel, dipped in clean water.
5.
Dry the EZRaider using a so, dry towel.
Warnings!
1.
Do not use pressure-based washing equipment, or high air pressure equipment!
2.
Use water only to clean the vehicle. Cleaning detergents and soluons may cause
corrosion and color change.
Towing
The EZRaider is oponally supplied with the EZRaider Cart, which is used for
towing.
Warning!
Do not aempt to aach any cart to the vehicle other than the EZRaider Cart.
See the chapter, Using the EZRaider Cart, for a complete guide to the use of the cart.

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Maintenance
Roune maintenance is required in order to maintain EZRaider’s safety and
proper funcon. Follow the manufacturer-approved maintenance program,
detailed in the table below, to achieve maximum performance and product
lifeme.
Warnings!
1.
All maintenance work should be performed while the main switch is in the OFF
posion.
2.
All maintenance work should be performed while the EZRaider is hoisted on a jack
or li, and the vehicle’s wheels are not in contact with the ground.
3.
All maintenance work, other than the procedures specied in the table below,
must be performed at an authorized, DSRaider service center.
4.
If malfuncons are found during the maintenance work, they must be repaired at
an authorized, DSRaider service center. Do not use the EZRaider again unl the
malfuncon has been repaired.

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* A rst inspecon should be conducted by an authorized DSRaider service center, 2 weeks
or 200 km (whichever comes rst) following delivery of the EZRaider. Only one such service
center inspecon is required. The rest of the maintenance acvies should be conducted at the
intervals specied in the table.
** The suspension axis should be greased following every drive through water.
Months 2
*weeks
3 12
Kilometers *200 1000 5000 10000 25000
Engine Check for loose parts and bolts
ü ü
Tighten engine bolts
ü ü
Steering Check for loose parts
ü ü
Check steering alignment
ü ü
Check for loose parts in hub-bearing
front wheels
ü ü
Front
Suspension
Visual check of suspension rubber
ü ü
Visual check of rubber support
ghtening bolt
ü ü
Grease boom suspension axis**
ü ü
Check for loose parts - boom axle
front suspension
ü ü
Replace slip bearings front suspension
ü
Rear
Suspension Visual check of suspension rubber
ü ü
Visual check of rubber support
ghtening bolt
ü ü
Grease boom suspension axis**
ü ü
Replacing slip bearings rear
Suspension
ü
Controllers Visual check: base, connecons,
cleanliness, clasps
ü ü
Check that wiring is intact, with no
ruptures or scratches
ü ü
Baery Visual check: base, connecons,
cleanliness, clasp
ü
Baery enclosure check
ü ü
Baery replacement at an authorized
DSRaider service center
ü

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Front suspension grease nippleRear suspension grease nipple
The following table provides instrucons for troubleshoong and repairing the
EZRaider.
IMPORTANT
In case of any malfuncon or fault that does not appear in the table, or that
impacts user safety, contact an authorized, DSRaider service center, or contact
our customer service department at service@DSRaider.com.
Warnings!
1.
Do not detach the standing plaorm. Plaorm detachment should be performed
an authorized DSRaider service center only!
2.
Do not disassemble the switches.
3.
Any acon performed by the customer that is not specied in the table below will
lead to cancellaon of the warranty!
Troubleshoong

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#Problem Possible cause Repair
1 EZRaider does not
drive
when throle is
rotated
Main switch is set to OFF Rotate the main switch to
ON
Baery is not charged Charge baery
Parking brake is locked Release parking brake lock
2 Choppy ride Baery depleted Charge baery
3 Performance decrease
while driving under
heavy load
Controller / engine
Overheang
Stop. Power down the
EZRaider. Allow systems to
cool down for 10 minutes.
4Unstable ride Flat or leaky re Repair the re
Incorrect re pressure Blow the re to the
indicated air pressure
5 Parking lever is
engaged
but EZRaider does not
stop
Braking system
malfuncon
Contact the service center
Do not use the vehicle!
6 EZRaider does not
slow
down as usual when
releasing the throle
Controller malfuncon Contact the service center
Throle stuck in FULL
mode
Grab both brake levers
rmly.
Release the front brake lever
and rotate the main switch
to OFF
7 Brake noise during
riding
Foreign object caught
between brake pad and
rotor
Release the foreign object
8 EZRaider does not ride
in reverse
Safety mechanism is
acve
Release the throle, stop in
place, and try again
9 Distance / speed gauge
does not respond
when riding
Malfunconing in
connecon at the base
Rotate the distance indicator
counterclockwise, and
remove it from the base.
Insert it back into the base,
rotate it clockwise and lock it
rmly into place.
10 Lights do not operate Switch malfuncon Turn lights o and back on
again
Electrical system mal-
funcon
Check integrity of wiring

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DSRaider oers two cart models that are aached to the EZRaider and are used
for towing:
• Cart. Connects to the EZRaider and can tow loads of up to 150 kilograms.
• E-Cart. Features two integrated electric motors, a dedicated baery, and an
exclusive control interface with the EZRaider. The E-Cart can tow loads of up
to 250 kilograms.
NOTE
The above menoned load capacies are for opmal riding condions.
Capacies will be lower in accordance with eld condions.
Using the EZRaider Cart
Introducon
1.
Main switch (OFF, ON).
2.
Baery voltage indicator. The indicator display provides a connuous indicaon of
baery voltage. The voltage indicaon varies between 65V for a full baery, to 52V,
at which point the baery saving mode is enabled, and the EZRaider is powered
down. The indicator is acvated and deacvated by performing a long press on the
leer “M”.
3.
Front parking brake lever.
4.
Driving mode selector (1: Reduced power, 0: Normal, 2: Maximum power).
5.
Light switch (0: O, 1: On).
6.
Reverse gear switch.
7.
Rear parking brake lever.

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The Cart/E-Cart chassis number – which serves as an idener for the cart – can be read
from a number of locaons on the cart:
• A scker on the front of the chassis
• A scker inside the baery storage compartment
• Engraved on the frame of the chassis
Find and record the chassis number, and make sure that the number is noted before
contacng the DSRaider customer service department.
Warning!
The E-Cart is equipped with an electrical drivetrain operang at 60 volts.
Handling, disassembly, and maintenance of the EZRaider’s drivetrain and
electrical components by unqualied personnel by is strictly prohibited. In the
event of a malfuncon of or dam
age to the drivetrain or electrical components, contact
your DSRaider service center.
IMPORTANT
Any modicaons to the cart structure will immediately void the product warranty.
Idenfying the Cart

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NOTE
The following safety instrucons are valid for all EZRaider Cart models.
Read this User’s Manual thoroughly, including its safety instrucons and warnings, before
operang the cart.
1.
Use of the cart is restricted to persons aged 16 and up.
2.
When towing, reduce speeds and drive with maximum care.
3.
Before towing, make sure that the cart is funconing correctly and that there are no
loose parts, cracks, or damage that will aect the performance of the cart.
4.
The materials towed in the cart should be securely fastened to the cart in order to
ensure that they will not come loose during the journey. The fastening should be
checked periodically during the journey – following a complete stop.
5.
Check the planned route in advance to ensure that it is suited for use of the
EZRaider and Cart.
6.
The operator of the EZRaider and Cart must be t for driving. Driving the EZRaider
and Cart is prohibited when under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or any other
substance which inhibits the operator’s level of awareness.
7.
Do not use the cart at rst to tow heavy loads over dicult terrain. Begin with
an empty cart at low speeds on an easy terrain, then increase loads and speed
incrementally as you gain experience in use of the cart.
8.
Obey all rules, regulaons, and road signs that apply to driving the EZRaider and
Cart.
9.
Driving speed must conform to terrain condions.
10.
Avoid collisions with objects or other vehicles.
11.
Reduce driving speed when using the cart, and be alert regarding changing terrain
condions.
12.
While driving downhill the operator should slow the vehicle speed using
regenerave braking and the brake lever.
13.
Keep all parts of the body on the EZRaider while driving. Do not dismount the
EZRaider, or step one leg o the vehicle while it is in moon. The EZRaider should
be dismounted only aer it has reached a complete stop, the driver has applied the
parking brake and has switched the main switch to OFF.
14.
Do not exceed the maximum allowed towing weight for the EZRaider, as noted in at
the beginning of the chapter.
Cart Use Safety Instrucons

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Pre-ride Inspecon
A daily inspecon prior to using the cart will contribute to its proper
funconality and driving safety.
WARNING
If a malfuncon or suspicion of failure has been idened, the cart should not
be used unl it has been repaired at an authorized DSRaider service center.
1.
General check. A visual inspecon of the cart, in order to idenfy a
malfuncon or potenal point of failure.
2.
Sckers. All the warning sckers should be intact and readable.
3.
Screws and nuts. Check all the visible screws and nuts. Tighten loose
screws as required.
4.
Loading plaorm. Check that the loading plaorm is undamaged, and
that the payload materials are securely fastened to the plaorm.
5.
Chassis and rack. Check the soundness of the cart’s chassis and rack
components. Ensure that there are no cracks or signicant damage.
6.
Interfaces. Check the points of interface between the EZRaider and the
cart. Make sure that the cart maneuvers freely and that the security pin
is locked in place.
7.
Tires and wheels. Check that the res are undamaged and that the air
pressure conforms to the specicaons in the table below.
Driving on paved roads PSI 10
Driving in rough terrain PSI 6
Minimal air pressure PSI 4
Air pressure during storage PSI 30
A constant use of low air pressure requires the in-
stallment of a puncture-prevenng substance inside
.the res
Note that driving on res with low air pressure raises
.energy consumpon levels

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E-Cart Inspecon
1.
high-voltage outlet, control outlet, and electrical connectors.
2.
Cables and wiring. Check that the electrical wiring and control cables are intact, and
that their shielding is not torn, frayed, or missing.
3.
To establish connecvity between the EZRaider and the E-Cart.
• Make sure that the main switch of the EZRaider is set to OFF.
• Couple the E-Cart to the EZRaider using the towing hook. Make sure that the locking pin
is in place and secured.
• Connect the Anderson high-voltage outlet [FIGURE]
• Connect the control outlet [FIGURE]
• Check that the cart display is funconing correctly
• Perform a short test ride with no payload in the cart.
NOTE
When connecng the E-Cart to the EZRaider, make sure that the voltage dierenal between
the baery voltage of the E-Cart and the baery voltage of the EZRaider does not exceed 6
volts. A dierenal greater than 6 volts may cause damage to the baeries.
1.
To disconnect the EZRaider and the E-Cart.
• Make sure that the main switch of the EZRaider is set to OFF.
• Disconnect the Anderson high-voltage outlet and cover it.
• Connect the control outlet.
• Detach the E-Cart from the EZRaider.
WARNING
Make sure that the cart is loaded correctly – the payload should be distributed as follows:
* 40% of the payload weight before the axle
* 60% of the payload weight aer the axle
* between 5 and 50 kilograms at the towing point

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Driving the EZRaider with the Cart
Charging the Baery (E-Cart Only)
1.
Make sure that the cart’s payload is properly ed to the cart, so that it will not come
loose while driving.
2.
When the cart is aached, reduce driving speed by at least 40%
3.
When driving with the cart, begin by performing a test drive with an empty cart. Then
drive in reverse to test the maneuverability of the EZRaider and the cart, and the
connecon between them.
4.
Note that the turn radius increases when driving with the cart. Plan your route
accordingly.
5.
Note that the cart is wider than the EZRaider. This should be taken into account when
planning your route through narrow passages.
6.
While towing downhill, drive carefully. When the driving speed increases, let go of the
throle and enable the regenerave braking to engage using the electrical motors. If the
driving speed connues to increase, brake using the brake levers.
1.
Make sure the parking brake is engaged.
2.
Make sure the main switch is OFF.
3.
Open the charging port cover.
4.
Insert the charging plug into the charging socket located on the le side of the E-Cart
control interface.
5.
Connect the charger supply cable to a proper electrical socket.
6.
A red LED conrms the baery is charging, a green LED indicates the baery is full.
7.
Aer nishing the charging process, disconnect the charger from the electrical socket,
and aerwards, disconnect the charging plug from the E-Cart.
8.
Close the charge port cover.
WARNING
1.
When connecng the charger to the baery, sparks may be emied.
2.
The E-Cart uses a lithium-based baery, and a matched charger. Do not use baeries
and chargers that are not supplied by DSRaider.
3.
The charger is enclosed in an aluminum box, which helps dissipate excess heat. To
prevent overheang, do not cover the charger while charging.
4.
The charger should be located in a dry, well-venlated area.
5.
Pay aenon to the polarity of direct current wires:
Brown – posive (+), Blue – negave (-).
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