Pre-Ride Safety Check; Safety Guidelines - Halfords Bike Trailer Owner's Manual

Pre-Ride Safety Check

1. Check to insure hitch clamp is tight
2. Check to insure hitch safety strap is secure
3. BUCKLE UP! Check seat harness and secure all baggage
4. Inspect bike and trailer condition before each use
5. HELMETS ON! Insure rider and child helmets are on and secure
6. Check tire air pressure. Always maintain between 35-40 PSI
7. The bicycle to which the trailer will be attached should be inspected by a
qualified bicycle mechanic before attaching the trailer to it.

Safety Guidelines

Think Safety First! Check the working condition of both bicycle and trailer before
every use. If you discover broken components, misalignments, or missing parts,
corrent the problem prior to use.
Please follow these safety guidelines when using your trailer:
 This trailer is intended only for transport of children and cargo in the manner as
described in the following pages of the owners' manual. Use of the trailer apart
from these guidelines is not recommended, and may result in injury or damage to
the trailer or the bicycle.
 Inspect the trailer and its parts before and after each use. Proper maintenance of
the trailer is essential to safety.
 When assembling the trailer, make sure that wheels are correctly and securely
installed as described in the assembly instructions. If you are not familiar with
the type of wheels used on this trailer, contact your place of purchase or a
reputable bicycle shop to receive instruction in the correct operation of these
devices. Inflate tires to 35-40 PSI and check air pressure before each use.
Overinflation may cause the trailer to bounce or turn over. Use only tires with
street tread, and not with BMX or Knobby tread.
 Be sure that the bicycle used with the trailer is in good working condition, is
appropriate in size and type to pull the cycle trailer, and has good brakes. Refer
to the bicycle owners' manual for any advice regarding use of the bicycle with a
trailer. A bicycle shop can help you with the inspection to determine if your bike
is of the correct type to use with the trailer, and with routine maintenance of the
cycle and the trailer.
 Do not overload the trailer. The load limit for cargo and passengers is 22kg.
Position the load as low as possible and center it within the trailer, (front to rear,
and left to right). Any extra gear should be placed towards the rear. All load
should be secured so that it does not shift. IMPORTANT: Instruct children
riding in the trailer not to bounce, rock or lean. Such movements may cause the
trailer to lean or flip.
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