Toxic Substances; Brake Fluid; Suspension Oil; Lubrication Oil - Bosch Intuvia Translation Of Original Operating Instructions

2.2

Toxic substances

2.2.1

Brake fluid

Brake fluid may leak out after an accident or due
to material fatigue. Brake fluid can be fatal if
swallowed or inhaled.
 Never dismantle the brake system.
 Avoid contact with skin.
 Do not inhale vapours.
2.2.2

Suspension oil

Suspension oil in the fork and the rear frame
damper is toxic to the touch, irritates respiratory
tracts and can cause cancer, sterility and changes
to the genetic make-up of germ cells.
 Never dismantle the rear frame damper or the
suspension fork.
 Avoid skin coming into contact with suspension
oil.
2.2.3

Lubrication oil

Eightpins seat post lubrication oil is toxic if inhaled
and can be fatal if swallowed.
 Never remove the Eightpins seat post from the
frame.
 Lubricate seat post in the open air or in a well-
ventilated room only.
 Avoid skin coming into contact with lubrication
oil. Wear nitrile gloves when lubricating,
cleaning and servicing the vehicle.
2.2.4

Defective battery

Liquids and vapours may leak from damaged or
faulty batteries. Excessively high temperatures
may also cause liquids and vapours to leak from
the battery. Such liquids and vapours can irritate
the airways and cause burns.
 Never dismantle the battery.
 Avoid contact with skin.
 Do not inhale vapours.
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2.3

Requirements for riders

The rider must have the required mental capacity
and physical and motor skills to ride on public
roads. A minimum age of 14 years is
recommended.
2.4

Vulnerable groups

Keep batteries and the charger away from
children and people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacities or lacking in
experience and knowledge.
If minors use the pedelec, a legal guardian must
should provide them with comprehensive
instructions.
2.5

Personal protective equipment

Wear a suitable helmet for your protection. The
helmet must have a reflective strip or a light in a
clearly visible colour.
Wear sturdy shoes.
Clothing should be retroreflective or as light as
possible. Fluorescent materials are also suitable.
High-visibility jackets and straps on your upper
body ensure even greater safety. Never wear a
skirt. Always wear trousers which reach down to
your ankles instead.
2.6

Safety guards

Three safety guards protect riders against heat or
moving parts:
• Chain or belt guards prevent clothing from being
pulled into the drive train
• Mudguards protect against dirt and water
splashing up from the road.
• Motor covers on the motor casing protect against
heat.
 Never remove the guards.
 Check the guards on a regular basis.
 Take pedelec out of service if a guard is
damaged or missing. Contact specialist dealer.
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