VOLCON BRAT - Electric Bike Safety Practices; Rider Responsibility and General Tips

VOLCON BRAT OWNER’S MANUAL
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Electric Bike Safety
Cycling involves the risk of injury, and is the rider’s responsibility to assume those risks.
By choosing to ride, you are automatically assuming responsibility for that risk. To reduce
the risk of injury, you must know and follow the rules and safety regulations for riding
and proper maintenance. In addition, you should check your local state or country laws
regarding electric bikes before riding.
TIPS:
• For maximum stability, avoid accelerating or braking while turning.
• Do not ride in extremely wet conditions.
• Do not leave the e-bike in the rain.
• DO NOT use the e-bike if the battery pack is damaged due to a crash or a
drop.
• DO NOT ride up or down extremely steep inclines.
• Always use the kickstand stand when parking the bicycle.
• DO NOT exceed the carrying capacity of 340 lbs (154 kg).
• Use caution when riding off-road.
• DO NOT touch the body of the motor for at least 2 hours after riding, as it gets
very hot.
• DO NOT touch the Brake disc rotors after use, they can get very hot after
braking.
• Always wear a helmet.
• Always make sure your e-bike is adjusted and properly maintained.
• Always check the brakes before riding (see Pre-Ride Safety Check).
• Always make yourself visible for trafc and other riders by wear appropriate
safety gear including reective clothing.
• Avoid biking at night if possible.
• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• Always bike in the same direction as trafc, never towards on-coming trafc.
• Learn the rules of the road and always obey trafc laws.