Safety And Warning Advice Concerning The Helmet - SCHUBERTH C5 Manual

1. SAFETY AND WARNING ADVICE CONCERNING THE HELMET

Motorcycling is associated with particular risks and dangers for the
rider and passenger. Wearing a helmet can reduce but not eliminate the
risk of serious injuries or death. It is impossible to state precisely what
the protective effect of a helmet will be in the event of an accident. All
helmets have protective limitations. Even a low speed accident can result
in serious or fatal injury. Safe riding techniques, adapted to the particular
road and weather conditions, are essential for your safety.
Always fasten the chinstrap before setting off and check that the
fastening system and strap are correctly in position.
Never ride with the chinstrap unfastened or incorrectly adjusted. The
chinstrap must be correctly positioned and must not come loose when
pulled. The fastener is not correctly closed if the chinstrap becomes loose
when pulled.
Riding with the chin bar open is only permitted with the corresponding
chin bar lock. In the event of an impact, the chin is not protected from
injuries.
The full protective function of a helmet can no longer be guaranteed
after an accident or impact. Like the crumple zone of a car, the impact
energy of a collision is absorbed by complete or partial destruction of the
structure of the outer and/or inner shell of the helmet. Because of the
way helmets are designed, this damage is rarely visible from the outside.
The safety helmet is designed to absorb only one impact. It is therefore
essential to replace the helmet after a fall, accident or other violent impact.
For safety reasons, the old helmet should be rendered unusable.
The helmet safety mechanism described above can also cause small
cracks in the shell when the helmet is dropped from a small height (less
than 1 metre).
Any helmet that has been subjected to a violent impact should be
replaced.
No helmet can protect the wearer from all impacts.
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