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Chapter "Usage"
► Find out about the regulations applicable to road traffic in your country
or region, e.g. from the Ministry of Transport. You should also keep
yourself informed about any changes to the contents of the valid
regulations.
► Observe and follow national and regional road traffic regulations.
► When riding, use a suitable bicycle helmet that complies with
national and regional regulations (CPSC (Consumer Product Safety
Commission, 16 CFR Part 1203 or ASTM F1447-06).
► When riding, wear light-colored clothing with reflective elements to
attract the attention of other road users.
► Do not ride your eBike if you are under the influence of alcohol, narcotics
or medications.
► Do not use mobile devices such as smartphones, MP3 players, etc.
while riding.
► Do not distract yourself while riding by other activities such as switching
on the light. Stop to carry out such activities.
► Never ride without your hands, under any circumstances. Always keep
both hands on the handlebars.
► Ride carefully and be considerate of other road users.
► Rive in such a way that nobody is harmed, endangered, obstructed or
annoyed.
► Ride on prescribed lanes for bicycles.
4 USAGE
This chapter describes chronologically how to proceed when using the
drive system.
► You must also read the detailed descriptions in the section for the
relevant component:
• before you use your eBike equipped with the evation drive system
for the first time,
• if you are unsure how to use it,
• if you have problems carry out the handling steps described here.