Shimano STEPS E6000 - Safety, Theft Protection, and First Ride; General Safety Information

Original User Guide | Pedelec Shimano Steps E6000 Version 1 EN-11
DANGER
Checkthatthebrakesworkandthatthehandlebarscanmovefreely
beforeeveryride.Donotusethebikeifitisnotinperfecttechnical
condition.If you are unsure, ask your cycle dealer to check it over.
Inspectyourpedelecbeforeeverytrip,andaftereachtimeithasbeen
transportedanywhereorleftunattended 4. Before every trip Page
EN-28. Components might fail if wear and damage are not detected
early enough. If this happens whilst you are cycling, you could injure
yourself very seriously or even die. The additional power means
higher loads are applied to wearing parts on a pedelec than on a
normal cycle. Replace any worn, damaged or bent components before
using the bike again.
Donotexceedtheoverallweightpermittedforthepedelecbecause
partsimportantforsafetymightfractureorfail VI.I Overall weight
Page EN-10. If this happens while you are riding the bike, severe falls
might result – with fatal consequences.
Contactyourcycledealerwhenwearingpartsandothercomponents
needtobereplaced.Werecommendaskingyourcycledealertoas-
sembleandadjustthebike.
Otherwise, components could become loose due to a faulty assembly.
If this happens whilst you are cycling, you could injure yourself very
seriously or even die. If you do have to tighten something yourself, a
full list of torque settings is in Section  8. Torque settings Page EN-46
(strict adherence to which is a requirement).
1. Generalsafetyinformation
Comply with the safety and user instructions at the start of the following
sections.
DANGER
Wediscourageallowingchildrenundertheageof14yearstoride
pedelecs. They may not be able to cope with the speed. Serious
accidents and falls might result.
Wearacyclehelmet. While there is no legal obligation to wear one,
you should always wear a suitable cycle helmet for your own safety. A
cycle helmet can protect you from severe injuries. Make sure that the
helmet ts properly.
Keepyourhandsandotherbodypartsandclothingawayfrommoving
parts, otherwise you can become ensnared, have a serious fall and
injure yourself.
Adaptyourridingstyletotheprevailingtracconditions,otherwise
you could fall o and involve yourself and others in a serious
accident. Take into consideration the longer braking distances needed
on wet or icy roads. Think ahead, anticipating the actions of other
road users and reduce your speed. Avoid sudden jerky movements of
the handlebars and braking actions. Dismount if you ever feel unsafe.
Onlyusethebicycleforitsintendedpurpose V. Intended use Page
EN-10, otherwise component failure may result. If this happens whilst
you are cycling, you could injure yourself very seriously or even die.