Batavus Hybride - Safety Guidelines; Using the Bicycle

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Safety3.
Using the bicycle3.1
• Adheretothetrafcrules.
• Makesurethattheequipmentofyourbicyclecomplieswiththelegalminimumrequire-
ments.
• Avoidheavyshocksandextremeloads.
• Avoidimproperuse,suchasoverstraininganddismountingorpersonallymodifyingparts–
consult your dealer.
• Areallboltsandnutsstilltight?
• Dismountingorcuttingthroughlinesisnotallowedwithahydraulicbrake.Thisisbecause
theinternaluid(usuallyoil)isundergreatpressure.
Part Check and consult your dealer, if necessary
Saddle Watch the coat length! When getting off, the coat can be caught
behind the saddle and this may cause an unsafe situation.
Handle bars Donotadjustthehandlebarswhilecycling.Alwaysgetoffrst.
For models with a handle, it is not allowed to open the handle
withoutpressingthesafetylockrst.Donothangachild’s
seat, bags or other things on the bend in the handle bars.
The maximum handle bar load is 5 kg.
Child’s seat Generalinstruction:mountachild’sseatattherearofthebicy-
cle.Achild’sseatatthefrontwillaffectthesteeringbehaviour.If
youhaveachild’sseatatthefrontanyway,makesurethatithas
been attached to the headset or the stem.
Grips Immediately replace torn or loose grips.
Pedals Becarefulwithhardand/orleathersoles.Especiallywhenit
rains or under wet weather conditions there is a risk of slip-
pingoffthepedals.Wearshoeswithsufcientgrip.
Brakes The braking distance will be longer under wet weather conditions.
During long(er) descents it is safer to brake in a modulated
way to avoid overheating of the brake pads.
Never use the front brake only. The front wheel may easily
block, causing you to fall.
Lighting Do not switch on the dynamo while cycling.
Exception:thedynamoswitchonthehandlebarsallowsthis.
Luggage carrier Notallowed:transportpersonsontheluggagecarrier.
Make sure that a bag placed on the luggage carrier cannot
get caught in the rear wheel. Make sure that your heels can-
not touch the bicycle case while cycling.
Evenly spread the luggage. The maximum load is mentioned
on the luggage carrier itself.
Bicycle stand Notallowed:sitonorridethebicyclewhileitisonthebicycle
stand.
Incaseofachild’sseat:rsttakethechildoffthechild’sseat
and then put the bicycle on the bicycle stand.
Caution:consultyourdealerwhentheabove-mentioneditemsarenotOKand/orincase
of loose, bent or damaged parts.
When tightening bolts and nuts the correct torque is of major importance. We recommend
you to consult your dealer for your own safety.