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LIABILITY AND GENERAL INFORMATION ON RIDING
The rider is required to use the electrically power assisted cycle with utmost diligence and in full
compliance with the road regulations and all cycling rules in force in the country of use.
Use of the product on public road systems, public roads and cycle paths is subject to the relative
provision and fitting of all the devices envisaged by the Highway Code and local traffic regulations in
force relating to cycling.
It is important to bear in mind that when using the electrically power assisted cycle, even
following this manual to the letter, you are not unencumbered from injury caused by violations or
inappropriate actions taken towards other vehicles, obstacles or people. Misuse of the item or non-
compliance with the instructions provided in this manual may cause severe injury.
The rider must keep the product clean and in a perfect state of efficiency and maintenance,
diligently perform the safety checks he/she is responsible for, as well as keep all the documents
regarding the maintenance of the product.
Riders must carefully assess any weather conditions which could make it potentially dangerous to
use the electrically power assisted cycle.
This product is a vehicle, therefore, the faster is it goes, the longer the braking distance required.
In this regard, it is recommended to moderate the speed and to maintain an adequate braking
distance in the event of adverse weather conditions, in the event of intense traffic or when traveling
on uneven and bumpy road surfaces (irregular road surfaces with potholes, depressions and
obstacles).
The braking distance increases on wet, slippery, muddy or icy roads and the tyre grip decreases
significantly with the risk of the wheels skidding and loss of balance compared to dry roads.
It is, therefore, essential to ride the bike with greater care, maintain a suitable speed and safety
distance from other vehicles or pedestrians.
Take extra care when riding on unfamiliar roads.
For your own safety, it is recommended to wear suitable protective equipment (helmet, knee pads,
elbow pads, suitable shoes) to protect yourself from falls and injuries while riding the product. When
you lend the product, make the rider wear safety devices and explain how to use the vehicle; do not
lend the product to people who do not know how to use it.
The product has been designed to allow the load of a maximum total weight (rider and any load
transported) not exceeding 120 kg.
Avoid using the product, under all circumstances, if the total load transported exceeds the
recommended weight to avoid the risk of damaging the integrity of the structural and electronic
components of the bike.
The electrically power assisted cycle (EPAC), as specified in the provisions of the current reference
standard EN 15194, is a means of transport intended to transport one person only. The transport of a
passenger is only permitted within the framework of the regulations in force in the country where it
is ridden regarding: the minimum age of the rider, maximum age of the passenger
transported, provision of legally approved and authorised passenger transport devices. It is the
user’s responsibility to ascertain the suitability of the equipment devices of the product used for
transporting passenger in terms of construction features, safety systems, anchoring systems and
their installation and assembly on the electrically power assisted cycle in accordance with the
provisions of the structure of the same and within the foreseen load limits.
The user is also responsible for the supply and installation of equipment devices of the product used
for objects and animal transportation in compliance with what is legally approved and authorized in
the country of circulation and with what is foreseen by the structure of the same and within the load
expected limits.
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