Safety Instructions - pro user DIAMANT SG3 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety instructions

ollow the fitting instructions carefully. Failure to follow the
instructions can lead to personal injuries and material
damage.
If you are not sure about correct fitting, ask your dealer or
the manufacturer for further information.
Neither the manufacturer nor dealer are liable for
damages which are due to improper use or fitting.
Check the bicycle carrier and the load regularly: you are
required to do so and may be held liable in case of
damage.
NOTE
European operating approval has been
obtained for this bicycle carrier. This is
supplied with the carrier, and must be carried
when using the carrier.
NOTE
The legal regulations and provisions on the
transport of goods on the back of your vehicle
apply when driving with a mounted bicycle
carried.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to
changed vehicle driving characteristics.
Driving with the bicycle carrier fitted will affect
the driving characteristics of your vehicle.
• Adjust your speed to the new driving
characteristics.
• Never exceed a speed of 120 km/h.
• Avoid sudden and jerky steering
movements.
• Remember that your vehicle is longer than
usual.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to
overloading.
Exceeding the max. carrying capacity of the
bicycle carrier or the permissible bearing load
of the trailer coupling or the permissible
overall weight can lead to serious accidents.
• Observe the information on the max.
carrying capacity, permissible bearing load
and permissible overall weight of your
vehicle. Never exceed these specifications.
Safety instructions
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to loss
of the bicycles.
Carrying bicycles without using the safety
straps can lead to accidents.
• Before the start of every journey, check the
correct and firm attachment of the strap
around the bikes and the U-shaped bracket
of the carrier (see Step 10).
• Before the start of every journey, check the
correct and firm attachment of both straps
around the front wheel, and the strap
around the rear wheel of the bicycle.
• Tighten the straps if necessary.
• Before the start of every journey, check that
the straps are not worn or damaged.
• Worn or damaged straps must be replaced
with undamaged straps before the start of
the journey. The straps used must be
approved by Tradekar Benelux BV.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to
incompletely fitted bicycle carrier.
Driving with a folded bicycle carrier can lead to
accidents.
The moving parts of bicycle carrier constitute
a source of danger if not properly fitted.
• Remove the bicycle carrier if it is not
needed.
• Never drive with a folded bicycle carrier.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to
projecting parts.
Parts projecting beyond the edge of the
vehicle or bicycle carrier can cause personal
injury or material damage when driving.
• Fit only such parts which do not project
beyond the edge of the vehicle or bicycle
carrier.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to
tarpaulins.
Tarpaulins increase the air resistance. They
can become loose and fly about leading to
serious accidents.
• Never use tarpaulins or covers.
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