Velotric Thunder 1ST Manual page 18

Use Conditions
Always travel at speeds appropriate for the terrain, conditions, and your experience level.
Path Riding
Strictly abide by laws and regulations concerning shared-use paths and facilities. Keep your
speed reasonable and below path speed limits, and pass carefully and kindly. Use your voice and/
or bell to signal your presence to others, especially when passing.
Road Riding
When riding on streets, obey the same road laws as all other road vehicles as well as local rules
governing bike or ebike usage.
Sharing the road with other vehicles presents many hazards. To reduce the possibility of
accidents, take the safety precautions below.
■ Be sure to wear a helmet on every ride.
■ Yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
■ Obey the rules of the road. Stop at stop signs and lights.
■ Keep a safe distance from other riders or vehicles.
■ Expect the unexpected such as car doors opening or cars backing out of driveways.
■ Ride in control at all times. Proceed at a safe speed that permits you to react quickly to
unexpected circumstances.
■ Ride predictably, in a straight line, and with the flow of traffic. Never ride against traffic.
■ Be ready to brake. Keep your hands on or near the brake levers so as to stop quickly.
■ Use correct hand signals to indicate turning, and do so well in advance of turning.
■ Increase your visibility according to the safety precautions in "Low-visibility Conditions" .
Off-road Riding
Off-road riding is very different from riding an ebike on the road. It involves many variables such
as constantly changing traction, obstacles, changes in line of sight, uphill, downhill, soft surfaces,
dry surfaces, and wet surfaces. The variable conditions and hazards of off-road riding require
focus, concentration, strength, fitness, and learning to read the trail. Ensure that you have the
appropriate skills when riding off-road and wear appropriate safety gear. Do not ride alone in
remote areas.
Taking a rider weighing 176.4 lbs (80 kg) riding off-road at an ambient temperature of 77℉ (25℃)
as an example. When engaging the PAS to propel the ebike forward, the ebike can ride uphill with
a maximum incline of 8° to 10°.
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NOTE
The maximum slope range available for the ebike may vary slightly
depending on the weight of the rider and the ambient temperature, and
is subject to the actual situation.
Hot or Cold Conditions
Riding, parking, or storing the ebike in excessively hot or cold conditions can cause damage to
the display and other components. Do not park or store the ebike in direct sunlight for extended
periods. For more information on safe and recommended temperature ranges for your battery,
refer to "Battery" .
Low-visibility Conditions
Riding at night/dawn/dusk or in other low-visibility conditions such as fog, rain, mist and snow
is dangerous. It is harder for a rider to read signs and identify and respond to hazards, and also
harder for others to see and avoid you, increasing the risk of accidents, serious injury or death.
Slippery and uneven surfaces will compound the risk. Avoid these conditions when possible.
Should you have to ride in low-visibility conditions, taking the safety precautions below can
reduce the risk to some extent.
■ Ride slow.
■ Stay alert. Ride defensively and expect the unexpected.
■ Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving traffic.
■ Wear reflective or light-colored clothing to get the attention of approaching motorists,
pedestrians, and other traffic.
■ If possible, ride on familiar routes.
■ Ensure that the front and rear lights are functioning correctly and unobstructed.
■ Ensure that the front and rear reflectors are correctly positioned and securely mounted, and
are not blocked by any foreign objects.
Extreme Riding
Extreme riding is extremely dangerous. It increases the risk of injury or death and the severity of
injuries. This type of riding can only be performed by professionals with many years of training
and experience. Velotric strongly recommends against inappropriate and dangerous use of our
products.
WARNING
!
Even with state-of-the-art safety gear, you could be seriously injured,
paralyzed or killed when jumping, stunt riding, riding downhill at speed or
in competition. To be free from such risks, do not engage in this type of
riding.
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