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It is your responsibility to use your best discretion while installing this
rack to ensure that you do not damage your vehicle.
1. Although.the.rack.is.designed.to.hold.the.bicycles.away.from.the..
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. painted.surface.of.your.vehicle,.use.care.when.installing.and.loading. .
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. your.rack.to.avoid.scratching.or.denting.your.car.
2. Empty.racks.are.hard.to.see.even.with.red.cradles.and.reflective.end..
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. caps.–.If.you.park.your.vehicle.with.an.empty.rack.in.a.high.traffic..
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. area,.it's.a.good.idea.to.attach.a.flag.or.other.visible.soft.item.to.the..
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. end.of.the.rack.
SAFE AND PROPER USE OF YOUR CARRIER
1. Always.secure.your.bicycles.to.the.rack.using.the.cradles.and..
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. straps.–.preferably.with.additional.cable.lock.(included.with.some..
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. models),.rope,.or.additional.shock.cords..The.individual.cradles..
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. offer.solid.mounting,.but.should.be.supplemented.for.safety.
2. NEVER.drive.off.pavement.with.a.loaded.carrier.
3. Some.hitches.are.mounted.low.to.the.ground.–.especially.when.your..
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. vehicle.is.loaded.down.with.gear.and.people..Use.extra.caution.when. .
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. entering.or.exiting.driveways.to.avoid.damaging.the.bike.wheels.
4. DO NOT.let.bicycle.tires.hang.near.he.exhaust.pipe..Hot.exhaust..
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. will.melt.and.destroy.tires.
5. If.a.strap.appears.worn.or.frayed,.REPLACE IT! Worn straps are
dangerous..Replacement.parts.are.available.from.our.customer..
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. service.department.at.1.800.456.BELL.
6. Maximum.rack.load.ranges.from.two.bikes/70lbs..to..
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. four.bikes/120lbs.
7. Inspect.and.check.your.rack's.straps.and.attachment.bolt.before..
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. and.after.loading.–.the.weight.of.the.bicycles.may.cause.the..
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. straps.to.loosen.
8. Check.Straps.at.regular.intervals.during.use,.more.frequently.on..
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. bumpy.roads,.and.immediately.if.the.bicycles.shift.position.
9. Always.make.sure.bicycle.frames.rest.ON.the.support.arms...
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. Never.hang.bicycles.from.below.the.arms.on.the.cradles.
10. Cleaning.bicycle.support.arms.helps.give.the.cradles.optimum.grip...
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. Clean.with.soap.and.water.only.and.rinse/dry.thoroughly..Do.not..
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. use.solvents.as.they.may.weaken.straps.and.cradles.
11. Although.it's.possible.to.do.so.and.will.cause.no.damage.to.the.rack...
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. We.recommend.that.you.fold.the.rack.away.from.the.car.only.when..
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. it.is.unloaded..A.full.load.of.bikes.can.be.unwieldy.to.lower.and.lift.–. .
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. pinched.fingers.and.scratched.bicycle.paint.often.result.
12. Never.leave.unlocked.bikes.unattended..Thieves.are.quick!..
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. Secure.your.bikes.to.the.hitch.using.a.cable.lock.or.other.visible..
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. theft.deterrent..BELL.offers.an.excellent.range.of.bicycle.locks..
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. that.are.portable,.effective,.and.durable.
13. When.your.rack.is.not.in.use.and.not.mounted.to.your.car,.find.a.safe. .
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. place.to.store.it.lying.down.with.the.end.caps.facing.up..Do.not.store. .
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. it.where.it.can.be.tripped.over.or.driven.into.and.damaged..
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