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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Tilt the whole bike from side to side a few
times.
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The xing struts must not loosen.
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No part of the mudguards must touch the
wheels.
7.13 Other checks
Risk of Personal Injury and Material
Damage!
A side stand which has popped out during
a ride can result in serious falls. Always
retract the side stand before riding.
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Always retract the side stand before riding.
Risk of Personal Injury and Material
Damage!
A side stand that is bent, too short or too
long does not provide a secure stand for
your bicycle.
Your bicycle could fall over and injure you
or other people.
In addition, your bicycle and surrounding
objects such as other bicycles, cars, etc.
may get damaged.
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Have bent side stands repaired or replaced
by a specialist workshop.
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As for side stands with adjustable lengths:
have the correct length adjusted by a specia-
list workshop.
7.12 Check splash guards (mudguards)
Risk of Personal Injury and Material
Damage!
Loose or untightened splash guard parts
can block the wheel and result in serious
falls.
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Only use your bike again when the splash
guard has been attached by a specialist
workshop.
1. Check your "mudguard" xings.
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The mudguard and its xing struts must not
be broken or damaged.
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In a static position, move the front wheel
vigorously from side to side using the
handlebars.
1. Check your side stand, if there is one.
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Visually inspect the screw connection. The
side stand must be mounted securely on the
frame.
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Fold the side stand up before every ride. The
side stand must not unfold by itself.
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As for side stands with adjustable lengths:
check if the extendable part can be moved
by exerting hand force.
2. Check the secure stand of your bicycle.
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Lean or place your bicycle on the unfolded
side stand.
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Only use your bike in such conditions if your
lighting system is fully functional.
1. Check your lighting system:
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Please observe the on/o switch on the
headlamp if there is one.
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Raise the front wheel.
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Turn the front wheel vigorously by hand.
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The front headlight and rear light must
function properly.
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Please check that the rear light is functio-
ning correctly if there is one.
7.11 Check carrier
Risk of Personal Injury and Material
Damage!
Loose or untightened carrier parts can
block the wheel and result in serious falls.
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Only use your bike again when the carrier
has been attached by a specialist workshop.
1. Shake the carrier from side to side by
hand. The carrier xings must not come
loose.
The carrier must not touch the tyre.
If there is one, check the sidelight behind
to ensure it is functioning.