HELMETS OWNERS MANUAL

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GIANT HELMETS OWNERS MANUAL

WARNING!

Throughout this Owner's Manual

you will find reference to several

safety warnings. Each warning

will be preceded by the following

safety symbol:

Failure to follow each of these

warnings could lead to serious

injury or death. Read and follow

the instructions in this manual

completely.

WARNING!

Helmet Owners Manual Art.REV2 4/20/04 11:15 AM Page 1

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Helmet Owners Manual Art.REV2 4/20/04 11:15 AM Page 1 GIANT HELMETS OWNERS MANUAL WARNING! Throughout this Owner's Manual you will find reference to several safety warnings. Each warning will be preceded by the following safety symbol: WARNING! Failure to follow each of these warnings could lead to serious injury or death. Read and follow the instructions in this manual completely.
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Helmet Owners Manual Art.REV2 4/20/04 11:15 AM Page 2 2 3 GIANT HELMETS OWNERS MANUAL LIMITED IMPACT PROTECTION When worn correctly, helmets can reduce or prevent many injuries. However, impact forces, even in low-speed accidents, can cause injury or death. Energyabsorbing materials used in safety helmets are designed to crush on impact. Sometimes, the force can crush the material completely. When this happens, some of the blow is transferred to the head.
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Helmet Owners Manual Art.REV2 4/20/04 11:15 AM Page 4 4 5 GIANT HELMETS OWNERS MANUAL helmet to move out of position or come off in an accident. Figure 5 Always wear the helmet with the chin strap buckle fastened and the strap pulled tight. Make sure the strap rests back against the throat, NOT on the front of the chin. Straps worn on the front of the chin will greatly increase the chance of the helmet coming off in an accident.
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Helmet Owners Manual Art.REV2 4/20/04 11:15 AM Page 6 6 7 GIANT HELMETS OWNERS MANUAL Conventional Fit Pads For helmets with conventional fit pads on the interior, pads are held in place by hook and loop style fasteners. Try any combination of the different thicknesses provided until the helmet fits firmly and comfortably. WARNING! Figure 7 Make sure the loose end of the strap passes through the rubber "O" ring. If it does not, the strap may slide loose and the helmet could slip off in an accident.
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Helmet Owners Manual Art.REV2 4/20/04 11:15 AM Page 8 8 9 GIANT HELMETS OWNERS MANUAL into the receiver. Firmly push the visor towards the helmet until you feel the post click into the locked position. Check that the visor is fully locked in position by lightly pulling on the visor. The visor should not pull out easily. RECEIVER CLEANING REPLACEMENT PARTS Helmets are made of materials that can be easily damaged by many household cleaners. Petroleum-based solvents are especially dangerous.
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Helmet Owners Manual Art.REV2 4/20/04 11:15 AM Page 10 10 11 GIANT HELMETS OWNERS MANUAL Crash replacement program available to U.S. customers only. Replacement helmets will only be shipped to addresses within the US. If you have any questions about this policy, call Giant at 805-267-4668. Remember, NEVER wear a helmet that’s been involved in an accident. BICYCLE SAFETY TIPS 1. Bicycling should be fun. Ride defensively, your safety is your own responsibility. 2.
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Helmet Owners Manual Art.REV2 4/20/04 11:15 AM Page 12 Giant Bicycle, Inc. 3587 Old Conejo Rd., Newbury Park, CA 91320 USA www.giantbicycle.