General Warning; A Special Note For Parents - Cannondale Chase Series Owner's Manual

GeneRal WaRninG

Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury
and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you
assume the responsibility for that risk, so you
need to know — and to practice — the rules of
safe and responsible riding and of proper use and
maintenance. Proper use and maintenance of
your bicycle reduces risk of injury.
This Manual contains many "Warnings" and
"Cautions" concerning the consequences of failure
to maintain or inspect your bicycle and of failure to
follow safe cycling practices.
The combination of the safety alert symbol
and the word WaRninG indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
The combination of the safety alert symbol
and the word CaUtion indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury, or is an alert
against unsafe practices.
The word CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious damage to the bicycle or
the voiding of your warranty.
Many of the Warnings and Cautions say "you may
lose control and fall". Because any fall can result
in serious injury or even death, we do not always
repeat the warning of possible injury or death.
Because it is impossible to anticipate every
situation or condition which can occur while riding,
this Manual makes no representation about the
safe use of the bicycle under all conditions. There
are risks associated with the use of any bicycle
which cannot be predicted or avoided, and which
are the sole responsibility of the rider.

a sPeCial note foR PaRents

As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the
activities and safety of your minor child, and that
includes making sure that the bicycle is properly
fitted to the child; that it is in good repair and safe
operating condition; that you and your child have
learned and understand the safe operation of the
bicycle; and that you and your child have learned,
understand and obey not only the applicable local
motor vehicle, bicycle and traffic laws, but also
the common sense rules of safe and responsible
bicycling. As a parent, you should read this
manual, as well as review its warnings and the
bicycle's functions and operating procedures
with your child, before letting your child ride the
bicycle.
WaRninG
make sURe that yoUR Child alWays
WeaRs an aPPRoved BiCyCle helmet
When RidinG;
that yoUR Child UndeRstands that
a BiCyCle helmet is foR BiCyClinG
only, and mUst Be Removed When not
RidinG.
A helmet must not be worn while playing, in
play areas, on playground equipment, while
climbing trees, or at any time while not riding
a bicycle. Failure to follow this warning could
result in serious injury or death.
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