Warning And Safety Information; Freewheel Brakes; The Owner's Responsibility - Huffy BMX Owner's Manual

Warning and Safety Information

Meanings of Warnings:
This symbol is important. See the word "CAUTION" or "WARNING" which follows it.
The word "CAUTION" is before mechanical instructions. If you do not obey these instruc-
tions, mechanical damage or failure of a part of the bicycle can occur.
The word "WARNING" is before personal safety instructions. If you do not obey these in-
structions, injury to the rider or to others can occur.
• CHOKING HAZARD. Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
• Adult assembly is required.
• Continuous adult supervision is required.
• 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 - FREEWHEEL (RIM) BRAKES:
• Some models do NOT have a foot (pedal) brake.
• Ensure your child understands and can operate the hand brakes.
• Always use both hand brakes when stopping the bike.
• When stopping, apply front and rear brakes evenly.
• An unstable condition can occur if the front brake is used too hard resulting in injury to
the rider or others.

The Owner's Responsibility

WARNING: This bicycle is made to be ridden by one rider at a time for general
transportation and recreational use. It is not made to withstand the abuse of stunting and
jumping.
If the bicycle was purchased unassembled, it is the owner's responsibility to follow all
assembly and adjustment instructions exactly as written in this manual, and any "Special
Instructions" supplied and to make sure all fasteners and components are securely tight-
ened.
NOTE: Periodically check that all fasteners and components are securely tightened.
If the bicycle was purchased assembled, it is the owner's responsibility, before riding the
bicycle for the first time, to make sure the bicycle has been assembled and adjusted ex-
actly as written in this manual, and any "Special Instructions" supplied and to make sure all
fasteners and components are securely tightened.
NOTE: If product is assembled, please proceed to the following sections:
• Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness
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• Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness