WALDBIKE Sorbus City SUV User manual

Sorbus City SUV
Tilia City SUV
Quercus Carbon Fully
Quercus SUV
Quick Guide
English

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Pedelec parts
Risk of injury and damage!
This Quick Guide does not replace the full instruction manual! You can find the full instruc-
tion manual on the website https://www.waldbike.de/anleitungen-und-downloads.
→ Be sure to observe all the safety instructions given in the instruction manual. If you do
not observe the warnings and notes in the instruction manual, this can lead to serious
injuries and damage to the pedelec.
First settings
1. Unpack your bike and park it safely. You can also find the unboxing video at:
https://www.waldbike.de/anleitungen-und-downloads
2. Loosen the 2 clamping screws on the stem or steering head, straighten the handle-
bars and make sure they are aligned correctly.
3. Now tighten the 2 clamping screws again with a torque of 5 Nm.
4. The pedals are already correctly mounted when your Waldbike is delivered.
5. Before the first ride, check the correct function of the following parts for safety:
- Front brake
- Rear brake
- Gearshift
Important note: Waldbikes are delivered with broken-in brake pads. Nevertheless,
please make sure that you check the function of the brakes on your first ride or com-
plete the braking process in order to reach full braking power.

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Pedelec parts
1 Handlebar
2 Handlebar stem
3 Steering head tube
4 Headlamp
5 Front mudguard
6 Top tube
7 Bottom tube
8 Fork
9 Front wheel hub
10 Rechargeable battery
11 Front wheel
12 Pedal
13 Motor
14 Chain
15 Bottom chainstay tube
16 Rear wheel hub
17 Seat tube
18 Top chainstay strut
19 Rear wheel
20 Rear mudguard
21 Tail lamp
22 Luggage carrier
23 Seatpost
24 Saddle
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Pedelec parts
This illustration may vary depending on the pedelec model or equipment selected.
Read the special instructions for your equipment in the corresponding sections.

Table of contents
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1 Riskofinjuryanddamage!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Firstsettings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Pedelecparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Instructionsforsafeuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Warninginformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.3 Generalsafetyinformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 Safetynotesforthecharger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5 Safetynotesfortherechargeablebattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.6 Roadsafety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.7 Tuningormodifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.8 Additionalregulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.9 Replacingcomponents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.10 Misuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.11 Residualrisks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.12 Ridingwithchildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.12.1 Ridingwithachildinthechildseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.12.2 Ridingwithachildinthechildtrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 Signsandsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 Unitsandtheirmeaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3 Intendeduse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4 Maximumpermittedtotalweight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.5 Informationontorquevalues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.5.1 Torquespecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.6 Rotationdirectionofscrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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4.7 Seatingposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.8 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.9 Afterafall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.10 Wear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.11 Emissionsoundpressurelevel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5 Basicadjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.1 Beforeyourfirsttrip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.2 Checksbeforeeachjourney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.3 Adjustingtheseatposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.4 Observingthetorquevalues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6 Storageanddisposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.1 Storingtherechargeablebattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.2 Storingthepedelec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.3 Cleaningthepedelec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.4 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.4.1 Disposingofpackaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.4.2 Disposingofthepedelec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.4.3 Disposingoftherechargeablebatteriesandbatteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.4.4 Disposingoflubricants,cleaningagentsandcareproducts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.4.5 Disposingoftyresandinnertubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7 Declarationofconformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8 Imprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Safety
Safety
This section contains information on how to use your pedelec safely.
Instructions for safe use
Observethefollowinginformationonsafeuseofyourpedelectoreducetheriskofyou
having an accident or sustaining an injury:
• Please use the pedelec only if you are fully acquainted with the operation of the
pedelec and all of its functions.
• Alwaysusethepedelecasdescribedinthesectiononintendeduse.
• Donotallowpersonswithreducedphysical,sensoryormentalabilitiesoralack
of experience or knowledge to use the pedelec.
• Donotallowchildrentoplaywiththepedelec.
• Protect your pedelec from unauthorised access – for example, by using a lock or
removing the battery.
• Donotallowchildrentoclean,maintainorservicethepedelec.
• If you do not have the necessary know-how and tools to make adjustments and
repairs, have a bicycle dealer perform them.
• TheA-weightedemissionsoundpressurelevelatthedriver’searsislessthan
70db(A).
Warning information
The purpose of warning information is to draw your attention to potential dangers. Warn-
ing information requires your full attention and understanding of the statements provided.
Ignoring a warning can result in injury to yourself or others. The warnings themselves do
not prevent dangers. Follow all warning notes to avoid risks when using the pedelec.
The warnings in this Quick Guide have the following meanings:

The signal word denotes a medium risk that can cause death or a
serious injury if not avoided.

The signal word denotes a low risk that can cause a slight or minor
injury if not avoided.

The signal word warns of possible material damage.

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Safety
General safety information
In the interests of your own safety, please note the following safety information:

Wet, slippery or dirty roads can increase the braking distance or impair
the traction of your bicycle.
Risk of accident and injury!
►Adaptyourridingstyleandspeedtotheweatherandroadconditions.

Flat shoes can easily slip from the pedals.
Risk of injury!
►Wear shoes with a slip-resistant sole.

Using a bicycle rest handlebar or aero bar restricts the range of the
operating elements and increases the overall stopping distance.
Risk of injury!
►Ride with care and adapt your riding style accordingly.

Items of clothing and body parts may become entangled in moving
parts on the pedelec.
Risk of injury!
►Donotallowloosestrapsorcordssuchasshoelacesorjacketstraps
to hang down.
►Wear close-fitting clothing or use bicycle clips.
►Before cleaning or maintenance, identify all moving parts of the pedelec.

Using your pedelec incorrectly or improperly can cause certain pedelec
components to wear or damage more quickly or even break.
Risk of damage!
►Donotridethepedelecoverstepsorothertypesofledges.
►Donotuseyourpedelectojumpoverrampsormoundsofearth.
►Donotrideyourpedeleconfastdownhillgradients.
►Donotrideyourpedelecthroughdeepwater.
►Observethemaximumpermittedtotalweightofthepedelec.
►Observethepedelec’stemperaturelimits.
►Observethetyreinflationpressure.

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Safety
Safety notes for the charger

Incorrect handling of electrical current and live components can result
in electric shock and serious injury.
Risk of electric shock and injury!
►Check the charger, mains cord and mains plug for damage before
each use.
►Donotusethechargerifyouknoworsuspectthatthechargeris
damaged.
►Onlyusethechargerindoorsandundersupervision.
►Onlyconnectthechargertoaproperlyinstalledoutlet.
►Donotletthechargercomeincontactwithwaterorotherfluids.

The charger can be damaged if used improperly.
Risk of damage!
►When charging, place the charger on fireproof materials.
►Onlychargetheoriginalrechargeablebatterywiththecharger.
►Pull the mains plug out of the socket after charging.
►Observeadditionalsafetynotesforthecharger.
Safety notes for the rechargeable battery

Gases or liquids can be released if the rechargeable battery catches
fire, potentially leading to serious injury.
Risk of injury!
►Immediately remove from the fire.
►Maintain a safe distance from the fire and attempt to close off the area.
►Call the fire department.

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Safety

Internal damage to the rechargeable battery can cause overheating
and gases and liquids may leak.
Risk of fire and explosion!
►Have a bicycle dealer check the rechargeable battery after a fall or
heavy impact.
►Donotopen,takeapart,punctureordeformtherechargeablebattery
and battery case.

Lithium leaking from a damaged rechargeable battery can injure skin
or eyes.
Risk of injury!
►Onlyhandledamagedrechargeablebatterieswearingprotective
gloves.
►Wear protective goggles and protective clothing when handling
damaged rechargeable batteries.

The rechargeable battery can be damaged if used improperly.
Risk of damage!
►In the event that the rechargeable battery could be damaged, do not
charge it.
►Place the rechargeable battery on fireproof materials when charging.
►Onlychargetherechargeablebatteryusingtheoriginalcharger.
►Keep the rechargeable battery away from fire and other sources of heat.
►Donotlettherechargeablebatterycomeincontactwithwateror
other fluids.
Road safety
Observethefollowinggeneralsafetyinformationtoincreaseoveralllevelsofsafetywhen
riding your pedelec on the road:
→ Onlyuseyourpedelecontheroadiftheequipmentfittedmeetstheroadtrafficregu-
lations applicable in your country.
→ Observeandrespectallnationalandregionalroadtrafficregulations.
→ Alwaysrideyourbicyclewearingasuitablebicyclehelmetthathasbeencertified
accordingtostandardDINEN1078andbearstheCEmark.
→ Wear bright clothing with reflective elements while riding.
→ Donotrideyourpedelecifyouhaveconsumedalcohol,narcoticsormedicineswhich
may impair your ability to ride.

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→ DonotoperatemobiledevicessuchassmartphonesorMP3playerswhileriding.
→ Donotallowyourselftobedistractedbyotheractivitiesduringyourjourney,suchas
switching on your light.
→ Never ride the pedelec without hands.
Please note that road traffic also includes private land, forest paths and dirt roads
when they are publicly accessible.
Increase your overall safety on the roads by also observing the following instructions:
→ For more information about the road traffic regulations currently applicable in your
countryorregion,contactanorganisationsuchastheDepartmentofTransport.
→ Ensure that you regularly obtain information regarding changes to the content of
the regulations in force.
→ Ride carefully and with consideration for other road users.
→ Ride in such a way that nobody suffers injury, is endangered, incapacitated or
disturbed.
→ Alwaysuselanesandpathsreservedspecificallyforbicycles.
Tuning or modifications

Tuning or speed manipulation of your pedelec can negatively affect the
braking and driving behaviour and lead to accidents and injuries.
Risk of accident and injury!
►Donotmakeanystructuralchanges.

The pedelec may behave differently than you expect after changes to
the drive system.
Risk of injury!
►Donotmakeanystructuralchangestothedrivesystem.

Tuning your pedelec can cause irreparable damage.
Risk of damage!
►Donotmakeanystructuralchangestothedrivesystem.
• Tuning can cause irreparable damage to your pedelec.
• Frame, wheels and brakes are not designed for higher speeds.
• AnymodificationofthedrivesystemortheABSsystemleadstotheexclusionofthe
warranty or other claims for compensation.
• Tuning your pedelec has legal consequences.