• Failure to seat single child in the center position could cause the ChildPod® to
tip over, resulting in serious injury or death.
• Passengers in the ChildPod® must always use Restraint Harness and Lap Belt.
2.5 Safety Guidelines for Use in Carrier Bicycle and
• Familiarize yourself with the vehicle. Test ride the vehicle without your child, to
familiarize yourself with its handling.
• Be sure to read the Zigo® Leader™ Bicycle Owner’s Manual for full instruction on
the Cycle component of your Leader™.
• Before each ride, ensure that neither the ChildPod® nor any of its parts interfere
with the braking, pedaling, or steering of the vehicle.
• Use a well-maintained bicycle with the ChildPod® in Trailer Mode.
• Pick a controlled environment, away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other
hazards. Ride to become familiar with the controls, features and performance of
• Familiarize yourself with the braking action. Test the brakes at slow speeds,
putting your weight toward the rear and gently applying the brakes, rear brake
fi rst. Sudden or excessive application of the front brake could pitch you over the
handlebars. Applying brakes too hard can lock up a wheel, which could cause
you to lose control and fall. Skidding is an example of what can happen when a
• Practice shifting the gears (see Bicycle Owner’s Manual). Remember to never
move the shifter while pedaling backward, nor pedal backward immediately
after having moved the shifter. This could jam the chain and cause serious
• Use the Parking Brake. To prevent the Leader™ from accidentally rolling away,
engage the Parking Brake when the Carrier Bicycle is not being ridden. Failure
to engage the parking brake can result in serious injury or death to you or your
• If you have any questions, or if you feel anything about the Leader
• If you have any questions, or if you feel anything about the LeaderTM
• If you have any questions, or if you feel anything about the Leader
as it should be, stop all use of the Zigo® Leader™ and consult your nearest
Authorized Zigo® Dealer or Zigo® directly.
• Verify that the Steering Lock is disengaged in Carrier Bicycle Mode. If
