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• Once you have completed the initial battery charge, you are ready to ride.
• It is your responsibility to know and abide by all local laws that govern and
restrict electric bicycle use.
• Before riding, familiarize yourself with all the different parts of the e-bike and always
make sure that all the electrical components are in working order.
• Ensure all the bicycle parts are in good condition, i.e. battery power level,
tire pressure and brakes.
Hold onto the handlebars with both hands. Assume a well-balanced position on the
E-Bike and push off with your foot. Your left hand will control the throttle. Press down
on the thumb throttle slowly to avoid a sudden rush of speed forward. The speed of the
E-Bike will increase as you press down on the throttle. Release the throttle and apply the
brakes to stop your E-Bike. You will control the speed of the E-Bike by using both the
throttle and the brakes. Squeezing the brake handles cuts power to the throttle.
RIDING ON THE ROAD
• Obey the same road laws as all other road vehicles, including yielding to pedestrians
and stopping at red lights and stop signs.
• Ride predictably and in a straight line. Never ride against traffic.
• Use correct hand signals to indicate turning or stopping.
• Ride defensively. To other road users, you may be hard to see.
• Concentrate on the path ahead. Avoid potholes, gravel, wet road markings, oil, curbs,
speed bumps, drain grates and other obstacles.
• Expect the unexpected such as opening car doors or cars backing out of concealed
driveways.
• Be very careful at intersections and when preparing to pass other vehicles.
• Familiarize yourself with all the bike’s features: practice braking and the use of horns.
• Don’t carry packages or passengers that will interfere with your visibility or control
of the bike. Don’t use items that may restrict your hearing.
• Maintain a comfortable stopping distance from all other riders, vehicles and objects.
Safe braking distance is subject to weather conditions.
RIDING IN WET CONDITIONS
• Brake earlier; it will take a longer distance to stop.
• Decrease your riding speed, avoid sudden braking, and take corners
with additional caution.
• Be more visible on the road by wearing reflective clothing and using safety lights.
• The local standard weight is 90kg (including the rider weight); do not overload.
• Potholes and slippery surfaces such as line markings, train tracks and wood become
more hazardous when wet.
NIGHT RIDING
• Ensure that the front lights (if equipped) are on.
• Wear reflective and light coloured clothing.
• Ride at night only if necessary. Slow down and use familiar roads with street lighting.
RIDING SAFELY
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MAINTENANCE
Technological advances have made the E-Bike and the components more complex
than ever before. The pace of innovation is increasing. This ongoing evolution makes it
impossible for this manual to provide all the information required to properly repair and
maintain your E-Bike. To help minimize the chances of an accident and possible injury,
you must have any repair or maintenance performed by your dealer, not explicitly
described in this manual.
Your maintenance requirements are determined by everything from your riding style
to geographic location. Consult your dealer for help in determining your maintenance
requirements. How much of your E-Bike service and maintenance you can do yourself
depends upon your level of skill, experience, and special tool availability.
WARNING
MANY E-BIKE SERVICE AND REPAIR TASKS REQUIRE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS.
DO NOT BEGIN ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR SERVICE ON YOUR E-BIKE IF YOU HAVE
THE SLIGHTEST DOUBT ABOUT YOUR ABILITY TO COMPLETE THEM CORRECTLY.
IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE MAY DAMAGE THE E-BIKE
OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
INSPECTION, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
For your safety and enjoyment and to ensure a longer life for your E-Bike, inspect
and maintain your E-Bike regularly. You must check specific systems and components
before every ride. To ensure your safety, the proper condition and function of these
systems are critical. You can perform some service and maintenance and require no
special tools or knowledge beyond what is written in this manual. All other service
maintenance and repair should be performed in a properly equipped facility by a
qualified E-Bike mechanic using the correct tools and procedures specified by
the manufacturer.
Your E-Bike will last longer and work better if you break it in before riding it hard.
Control cables and wheel spokes may stretch or sear when a new E-Bike is first used
and may require readjustment by your dealer. Your mechanical safety check will help
you identify some things that need readjustment. Even if everything seems fine, it is
best to take your E-Bike back to the dealer for a checkup. Dealers typically suggest you
bring the E-Bike in 30 days after purchase for a checkup. Another way to judge when it’s
time for the first checkup is to service the E-Bike after 10 to 15 hours of use. If you think
something is wrong with the E-Bike, take it to your dealer before riding it again.
PARKING
• Shut off the power switch after you get off to prevent an unintentional abrupt start-up
of the bicycle
• Do not start-up E-Bike frequently while resting to ensure the battery, motor, and
electric switch’s service life.
• Shut off the power after parking and remove the key.
• When the E-Bike power is on, and a person does not sit on the saddle: do not turn the
throttle; otherwise, it will cause the E-Bike to rush forward.
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