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GENERAL GUIDELINES
Section 1 - General Guidelines - includes the following:
Proper Fit
Operating Information
Tire Pressure
Weight Limitation
Safety/Handling of the Handcycle
Transferring Into/Out of the Handcycle
PROPER FIT
The handcycle MUST be adjusted to fit the rider. For a proper fit:
• The rider MUST be able to see over the hand crank.
• The rider MUST have a slightly bent elbow when the hand pedals are
toward the front of the handcycle (farthest from the rider's face).
• The rider MUST have a 90° bend at the knee when feet are in the
footrests.
• Footrests MUST be adjusted to allow a minimum of a 2-inch clearance
between the bottom of the footrest and the ground.
• The rider's knees MUST not obstruct hand crank operation.
Check the seat position, back height, quick-release threaded axles, footrest
height, hand crank height for proper fit and smooth operation of your
handcycle.
OPERATING INFORMATION
Wear your helmet at ALL times when riding the handcycle.
Before riding your handcycle, check your brakes by PEDALING
BACKWARDS. Be sure that the brakes and all other features of your
handcycle are operating properly.
ALWAYS keep fingers or hands AWAY from the chain while pedaling.
DO NOT let children play near the handcrank or the chain. Otherwise,
injury or damage may occur.
The user is responsible for normal upkeep and maintaining the handcycle
in proper operating condition.
The manufacturer is not responsible for failure, damage or injury caused
by improper operation or maintenance by the end-user.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice
transferring activities in the presence of a qualified health care
professional BEFORE attempting active use of the handcycle.
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