7. General Safety Notes
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CAUTION:
We recommend using the E-bike starting only at the
age of 14.
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DANGER:
Become familiar with the operation and the special riding
behaviour of the E-bike away from road traffic first. Specifically
practice starting, braking and taking narrow bends. The E-bike
has a longer braking distance than a bicycle because of its higher
dead weight.
•
DANGER:
Always switch on the lighting in bad visibility conditions!
Consider that not only you will see better when the lighting is on,
but that other road users will be able to see you better as well.
• CAUTION:
According to the law, you are not obligated to wear
a helmet. However, do wear a bicycle helmet for your own safety
to avoid head injury!
•
DANGER:
Prefer very visible clothing with light colours and reflection
stripes so that other road users can see you better and sooner.
•
CAUTION:
The E-Bike has turning and movable pats. Wrong clothing,
improper handling or lack of attention leads to danger of injury.
- Wear close-fitting trousers. Use cycle clips if necessary.
- Make sure that clothes that hang down cannot get into the spikes,
e.g. in case of scarves or cords.
- Wear slip-proof shoes with a stiff sole that provide enough support
to the foot.
•
WARNING:
Always comply with the national statutory provisions
and traffic rules of the respective country where you are using
the E-Bike. In Germany, these provisions are specified in StVZO
and StVO.
•
DANGER:
According to StVO, every road user must behave in
a manner that will not endanger, harm, harass or impair another
any more than unavoidable under the circumstances. Therefore,
always ride foresightedly and considerately. Take other road users
into consideration.
• WARNING:
You must only ride your E-Bike on public roads and
paths when it has the equipment legally required in your country.
In Germany, these requirements are specified in road traffic licensing
regulation (Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung; StVZO).
According to the StVZO, a bicycle/E-Bike in Germany requires:
- two brakes that work independently of each other,
- a clearly audible bell,
- a functional front headlight and a tail light,
- spoke reflectors or reflecting side stripes on the rim or tyres,
- pedal reflectors,
- a white reflector facing forwards (if not integrated in the headlights),
- two red reflectors facing backwards
(one of them a large-surface Z-reflector).
Observe that the rechargeable battery supplies the lighting with power
and therefore it must be inserted and also charged for every ride.
•
DANGER:
Technical changes must only be made according to
the StVZO. This specifically applies to safety-relevant parts, such
as the frame, fork, handlebar, stem, saddle, seat post, luggage carrier,
all brake components (specifically brake lever & brake linings),
lights, foot pedal, wheels, trailer couplings, tyres and tubes.
Danger of breakage, damage and accidents!
•
CAUTION:
Keep the operating instructions with care and pass
them on when selling or giving away the E-bike.
8. Lighting
•
DANGER:
Check on every ride with the lighting switched on that
the light beam is set correctly. It must in no case be too high, since
you may then blind other road users.
•
DANGER:
The rechargeable battery must be used in bad visibility,
in twilight and darkness. Check that the battery is sufficiently charged.
•
DANGER:
Always switch on the lighting in bad visibility conditions!
Consider that not only you will see better when the lighting is on,
but that other road users will be able to see you better as well.
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9. BRAKES
•
DANGER:
Safe handling of brakes is essential for your safety when
cycling. Therefore, become familiar with the brakes of your E-Bike
before your first ride.
•
DANGER:
The brake performance depends on many factors. It
may reduce considerably, e.g. due to the ground properties (gravel
paths, loose chippings, etc.), additional payload, downhill rides
or detriment weather. Wet ground may cause the brake distance
to be approx. 60% longer than on dry ground. Therefore adjust
your cycling behaviour accordingly. Ride more slowly and with
particular care.
•
DANGER:
Check the brakes for function before every ride. Incorrectly
set or defectively repaired brakes may cause reduced brake output
or even complete failure of the brakes.
•
DANGER:
Avoid sudden and strong braking to avoid slipping or
blocking of the wheels.
•
DANGER:
Have maintenance work and repairs on the brakes
performed only by sufficiently qualified specialists.
• DANGER:
Replace brake components only with genuine parts,
since only this can ensure proper function.
