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HIKE SERIES INSTRUCTION MANUAL BE SURE TO READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE HELMET.
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WARNING Be sure to read these instructions. • This helmet is designed for bicycle use only. Never use the helmet for purposes or activities other than bicycle riding. • The helmet should be worn in such a way that it protects your forehead, with the edge just above your eyebrows, and never pushed far over the back of your head.
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▪ INDEX Click to go to the page. WARNING (Be sure to read these instructions.) �NOTES BEFORE USE �Part Names �How to use 1. Wearing Helmet Properly 2. Shield 3. Fastening the strap buckle 4. Adjusting the length of the strap 5.
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�NOTES BEFORE USE Thank you for purchasing the Kabuto helmet. This manual explains how to use your Kabuto helmet correctly. Please take time to read this instruction manual before using the helmet, and keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
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�Part Names Shell Side Liner AR-5 Shield Adjustment lock Strap buckle Inside A.I. Net Chinstrap XF-8 Adjuster...
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�How to use 1. Wearing Helmet Properly Wear the helmet from the front to the rear horizontally. Make sure to put the front side of the helmet on just above your eyebrows (Please see a mirror to check). It is necessary to adjust the length of the chin strap and Adjustment lock.
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2. Shield The shield comes with the helmet as standard. The shape of the shield is also considered to use with general shape of an eyewear. *According to the shape, some eyewear may not fit to use with the shield. How to detach the shield The shield is fixed on the helmet with magnets, and it is detachable by firmly...
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3. Fastening the strap buckle The strap buckle is important for secure fitting. Make sure to fasten the strap buckle firmly. How to fasten the strap buckle WARNING Be careful not to pinch your skin when fastening the strap buckle. Strap buckle How to release the strap buckle : Push the release button Push...
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4. Adjusting the length of the strap The chinstrap is an important part that prevents the helmet from falling off easily in the event of a fall or other accident. Please adjust it properly in order to show the original performance of the helmet. This product is equipped with an Lengthen Shorten...
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5. Adjusting the height of the adjustment lock Put on the helmet, fasten the strap buckle and adjust the adjustment locks so they can be placed firmly on the side of your face. Check that part is placed correctly. If the chinstrap around your ears are loose or tight, change the position of the adjustment lock.
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6. How to adjust the XF-8 Adjuster Hold the front part and turn the dial. First, loosen the XF-8 Adjuster dial, and then put on the helmet. Hold the front side of the helmet against your head and tighten the adjuster dial. Dial Turn the dial to the left Turn the dial to the right...
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HIKE is available to change the adjuster height by 4 levels for fine fitting. ▲mark Buttons on the back ① ② ③ ④ Mounting part ① Firmly hold the spots indicated by ② The angle of the adjuster is changeable at ▲...
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7. Detach/Attach the XF-8 Adjuster Detach XF-8 Adjuster ▲mark Mounting part ① Firmly hold the spots indicated by ② Detach the parts attached to the front ▲ marks on the part attached at the back and back of the Adjuster. of the Adjuster, and pull the part toward you to detach it.
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Attach XF-8 Adjuster To attach XF-8 Adjuster easier, gather the chinstraps in the helmet in advance. ① Attach the rear fixing portion of the adjuster ② Run the strap between the Adjuster arm to the desired height. and the body ③Insert the arm into the groove on the ...
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8. [Optional Parts] Front Spacer By using the front spacer interference Front spacer between your face/eye wear and the shield *Back side color is black can be made smaller. hook-and-loop fastener Attach the front spacer to the helmet side. Attach the A.I. net over the front spacer. hook-and-loop fastener (inside the helmet) hook-and-loop fastener (inside the helmet) Front spacer...
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9. Replacing the A.I.Net Detach the A.I. Net First, detach the XF-8 Adjuster from the helmet by pulling it from the point where circled in the above and then remove the A.I.Net. FRONT A.I. Net A.I. Net Mounting part of Mounting part of Mounting part of Mounting part of...
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Attach the A.I. Net A.I. nets have a front and back side, and the fluffed side is the back side (helmet side). A. Attach the I-net by aligning it with the hook and loop fastener located at the ● mark. Thread the adjuster arm through the A.I.
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Repair Parts / Optional Parts (Replacement) XF-8 Adjuster (Replacement) A.I.Net Linings wear out over time! Linings used every day will wear out over time. Continuing to use worn linings may lead to their complete worn-out and cause poor fit. Old linings should be replaced at an A.I.Net early stage of wear.
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(Replacement / Optional) Shields Replacement Optional AR-5 Shield ARS-3 Shield AR-3 Shield This model can be fitted with AR-5 shield, (optional) ARS-3 shield, and AR-3 shield. *Silver mirror of AR-5 shield is an optional part. Shields are consumable items. Scratched shields can obstruct vision and are very dangerous, so please replace them with new ones as soon as possible.
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