Instructions / Assembly

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Rules of the Road
WARNING: Failure of the rider to obey the following “Rules of the Road” can result
in injury to the rider or to others.
• Obey all traffi c regulations, signs, and signals.
• Always wear a bicycle helmet that meets safety standards, as well as local safety standards.
• Ride on the correct side of the road, in a single  le, and in a straight line.
• If possible, avoid riding at night, dusk, dawn and any other time of poor visibility.
• If you must ride at night or at time of poor visibility:
• Purchase, install, and use a headlight and taillight.
• Headlights are required by all states for nighttime riding and taillights are required in
some states.
• Battery-powered lights or  ashing safety lights are also recommended.
• Re ectors: For your own safety, do not ride the bicycle if the re ectors are incorrectly
installed, damaged, or missing. Make sure the front and rear re ectors are vertical. Do not
allow the visibility of the re ectors to be blocked by clothing or other articles. Dirty re ec-
tors do not work well. Clean the re ectors, as necessary, with soap and a damp cloth.
• Make yourself more visible to motorists.
• Wear light-colored or re ective clothing, such as a re ective vest and re ective bands
for your arms and legs.
• Use re ective tape on your helmet.
• Do not let anything cover the re ectors.
• Use extra caution in wet weather:
• Ride slowly on damp surfaces because the tires will slide more easily.
• Allow increased braking distance in wet weather.
• Avoid these hazards to prevent loss of control or damage to your wheels:
• Be aware of drain grates, soft road edges, gravel or sand, pot holes or ruts, wet leaves, or
uneven paving.
• Cross railroad tracks at a right angle to prevent the loss of control.
• Avoid unsafe actions while riding.
• Do not carry any passengers.
• Do not carry any items or attach anything to your bicycle that could hinder your vision,
hearing, or control.
• Do not ride with both hands o the handlebar.
• Do not add a motor to the product.
• Do not tow or push the product.
• Do not modify the product.
• Replace worn or broken parts immediately with original equipment.
• If anything does not operate properly, discontinue use.
Warning and Safety