Shift Lever
(2-WAY RELEASE)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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Contact the place of purchase or a distributor for information on
installation, adjustment, and replacement of the products which are not
found in the user's manual. A dealer's manual for professional and
experienced bicycle mechanics is available on our website (https://si.
shimano.com).
For safety, be sure to read this user's manual
thoroughly before use, follow it for correct use, and
store it so that it can be referenced at any time.
The following instructions must be observed at all times in order to
prevent personal injury and physical damage to equipment and
surroundings. The instructions are classified according to the degree of
danger or damage which may occur if the product is used incorrectly.
DANGER
Failure to follow the instructions will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Failure to follow the instructions could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Failure to follow the instructions could
cause personal injury or physical damage
to equipment and surroundings.
Important safety information
WARNING
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Do not disassemble or modify the product. This may cause the product
to not operate correctly, and you may suddenly fall and be seriously
injured.
Notice
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Be sure to keep turning the crank arm during the lever operation.
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Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and deterioration
from normal use and aging.
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For maximum performance we highly recommend SHIMANO lubricants
and maintenance products.
Regular inspections before riding the bicycle
Before riding the bicycle, check the following items. If any problems are
found, consult your place of purchase or a distributor.
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Is gear shifting carried out smoothly?
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Are the levers securely installed to the handlebar?
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Do any abnormal noises occur during operation?
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Is the lever pad free from abnormal wear, excess play, and other
abnormalities? (For models where a pad is attached to the lever.)
Names of parts
Lever B
Lever C
RAPIDFIRE PLUS MONO
lever
Lever A
Lever A
Lever B
Crank arm
How to operate
Gear shifting operation
Be sure to keep turning the crank arm during the lever operation.
Caution on operation
After gear shifting is completed, both levers A and B return to their initial
position.
Right-hand lever operation
The number of sprocket shifts depends on the lever stroke. To shift one
sprocket, move the lever to position (1). To shift two sprockets, move the
lever to position (2).
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Lever A: Shifts from the smallest to the largest sprocket side
Lever A
initial position
(2)
(1)
(1) Shifts one sprocket
Example: From the 3rd to 4th sprocket
(2) Quick-shifts two sprockets
Example: From the 3rd to 5th sprocket
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Lever B: Shifts from the largest to the smallest sprocket side
Lever B
initial position
(1)
(1)
(2)
Gears can be shifted by pushing or pulling the lever.
Some models have two-step gear shifting.
Example: From the 4th to 3rd sprocket
Left-hand lever operation
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Lever A: Shifts from the smallest to the largest chainring side
Lever A initial position
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Lever B: Shifts from the largest to the smallest chainring side
Gears can be shifted by pushing or pulling the lever.
How to operate (RAPIDFIRE PLUS MONO
lever)
Operate with one lever.
Gear shifting operation
Be sure to keep turning the crank arm during the lever operation.
RAPIDFIRE PLUS MONO lever operation
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Lever C-1: Shifts from the smallest to largest chainring
Lever C
* After shifting, the lever is kept in position C-2.
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Lever C-2: Shifts from the largest to smallest chainring
Gears can be shifted by pushing or pulling the lever.
* After shifting, the lever returns to position C-1.
UM-6T80A-007
User's Manual
Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)
© Feb. 2022 by SHIMANO INC. ITP
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