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1.3 Liability
The Alinker Inventions Ltd and Alinker Europe bv does not accept any liability for improper
use, which is any use other than indicated in the manual or in line with the instructions of the
premium dealers.
• Only use the Alinker when you have sufficient skills. The most important of these are given below:
– Use the Alinker while being aware of your surroundings.
– Make turns easily and smoothy.
– Navigate curbs and slopes in a controlled way.
– Use the handbrake and your feet to slow down when necessary.
– Know your limitation, keep the Alinker at a speed at which you can safely navigate obstacles.
• Regularly check the Alinker for correct operation of parts and do not use the Alinker when you
know that any part is defective. Have the part repaired before using.
• Observe the traffic rules.
• As a pedestrian you must not go faster than 5 km/hour (3.1mph) and after sunset you must
have lighting with reflectors.
1.4 Using the Alinker
When you move 5 km/hour (3 miles/hr) or slower on the Alinker, you are regarded as a pedestrian
in traffic. You may then use the Alinker on footpaths, sidewalks and in public areas.
When you go faster than 5 km/hour (3 miles/hr), you are regarded as a cyclist in traffic and it’s
more appropriate to ride on a designated bike path. Be aware of your speed relative to others.
Your Alinker must have lighting and reflectors after dark.
1.4.1
Before first use
• Properly adjust the saddle and the handlebar of the Alinker. See 3. Adjust the Alinker.
• Practice with the Alinker in a quiet area without traffic. Make sure that you are not alone when
you try the Alinker for the first time.
• Practice getting off and on safely. Lock the handbrake while practicing. See 1.4.2 Get on/off.
• Practice making turns to the left and to the right. See 1.10 Make a turn.
• Carefully practice on slightly sloping roads and curbs. See 1.8. Ride over a curb or up/down a slope
• Practice using the handbrake and your feet to slow down. See 1.6. Brakes
• Practice accelerating and decelerating
Safety and Operations
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