your e-bike to a certified, reputable bike mechanic to have the brakes repaired if you meet with a
problem.
General Operating Rules
Notice: Pay special attention to all the general operating rules below before operating your e-bike.
- When riding, obey the same road laws as all other road vehicles as applicable by law in your
area.
- For additional information regarding traffic/vehicles laws, contact the road traffic authority in your
area.
- Ride predictably, in a straight line, and with the flow of traffic, never ride against traffic
- Use correct hand signals to indicate turning.
- Ride defensively to other road users you may be hard to see.
- Concentrate on the path ahead, avoid potholes, gravel, wet or oily roads, wet leaves, curbs, train
tracks speed bumps, drain gates, thorns, broken glass, and other obstacles, hazards, and
puncture flat risks.
- Expect the unexpected such as opening car doors or cars backing out of driveways.
- Be careful at intersections and when preparing to pass other vehicles or cyclists.
- Familiarize yourself with all the features and operations of the e-bike. Practice and become
proficient at shifting gears, applying the brakes, and using the throttle in a controlled setting
before riding in riskier conditions.
- When braking, apply the rear brake first, then the front brake, lf brakes are not correctly applied,
they may lead to you losing control and/or falling.
- Maintain a comfortable stopping distance from all other objects, riders, and vehicles. Safe
braking distances are based on factors such as road surface and light conditions among other
variables.
General Warnings
Like any sport, riding an e-bike involves risk of damage, injury, and death. By choosing to ride an
e-bike, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know, and practice the rules of
safe and responsible riding and the proper use and maintenance of this e-bike. Proper use and
maintenance of your bike reduces risk of damage, injury, and death.