Part I; General Warning; A Special Note For Parents - Cannondale Synapse Carbon Owner's Manual

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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
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
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
and
ride the bicycle.
WaRninG
make sURe that yoUR Child alWays
and
WeaRs an aPPRoved BiCyCle helmet
When RidinG; BUt also make sURe 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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