Table Of Contents - Giant TwisT LAFREE TWIST Model Year 2002 Owner's Manual

Contents:
1. Read this manual ! ..............................................................................................3
1.1 Trademarks ..............................................................................................3
1.2 Approval and conformity .............................................................................3
2. What it's called....................................................................................................4
2.2 Battery and charger ...................................................................................5
2.3 Handlebar and stem ...................................................................................5
2.4 Position of the serial numbers......................................................................5
3. Fit and safety .....................................................................................................7
3.1 Fit ...........................................................................................................7
3.2 Saddle position..........................................................................................8
3.3 Handlebar height and angle .........................................................................9
3.4 Safety equipment ......................................................................................9
3.4.1 Lights............................................................................................9
3.4.2 Reflectors .................................................................................... 10
3.4.3 Helmet ........................................................................................ 10
3.5 Mechanical safety checks ......................................................................... 10
3.5.1 Nuts & bolts ................................................................................. 10
3.5.2 Tyres & wheels ............................................................................. 10
3.5.3 Brakes ........................................................................................ 11
3.5.4 Quick-releases ............................................................................. 11
3.5.5 Handlebar and saddle alignment ...................................................... 11
4. Riding safely and responsibly .............................................................................. 12
4.1 The basics.............................................................................................. 12
4.2 Rules of the road ..................................................................................... 12
4.3 Wet weather riding ................................................................................... 12
4.4 Night riding ............................................................................................. 12
5. Battery and charger operation.............................................................................. 13
5.1 Battery detachment, charging & installation.................................................. 13
5.1.1 General ....................................................................................... 13
5.1.2 Detachment, charging, installation ................................................... 13
5.1.3 Refresh charging........................................................................... 15
5.1.4 Energy indicator ........................................................................... 17
5.1.5 Battery capacity, range and charging time......................................... 18
5.1.6 Range ......................................................................................... 18
5.2 Storage & transportation ........................................................................... 19
To store the battery ............................................................................... 19
Transportation of Lafree Twist................................................................. 19
5.3 Care & maintenance ................................................................................ 19
Battery ................................................................................................ 19
Charger ............................................................................................... 20
5.4 Battery disposal: what to do with the battery when it's useless ........................ 20
6. How things work................................................................................................ 21
6.1 General .................................................................................................. 21
6.2 Power control switch ................................................................................ 21
6.3 Front wheel quick release ......................................................................... 22
6.3.1 General ....................................................................................... 22
6.3.2 Adjusting the quick-release mechanism............................................ 22
6.3.3 Front wheel secondary retention devices .......................................... 23
6.3.4 Removing a quick-release front wheel .............................................. 23
6.3.5 Installing a quick-release front wheel ................................................ 24
6.4 Brakes ................................................................................................... 24
How brakes work .................................................................................. 24
6.5 Gear changing......................................................................................... 25
6.5.1 What the gears are for ................................................................... 25
6.5.2 Shifting gears ............................................................................... 25
6.6 Tyres and inner tubes .............................................................................. 25
6.6.1 Tyres .......................................................................................... 25
6.6.2 Tyre air valves .............................................................................. 25
6.7 Lighting system ....................................................................................... 26
6.8 Lock ...................................................................................................... 26
6.9 Kick stand .............................................................................................. 26
6.10 Luggage carrier...................................................................................... 27
7. Transportation of Lafree Twist ............................................................................. 27
8. Service & maintenance ...................................................................................... 27
8.1 General .................................................................................................. 27
8.2 Service & maintenance schedule. .............................................................. 28
8.3 Tightening torque ..................................................................................... 30
9. Precautions and procedures ................................................................................ 31
9.1 Emergency equipment and knowledge ........................................................ 31
9.2 If you get a flat tyre .................................................................................. 31
9.3 If you break a spoke................................................................................. 32
9.4 If you crash ............................................................................................ 32
10. Comfort & performance accessories ................................................................... 32
11. Dealer service................................................................................................. 33
11.1 About your dealer................................................................................... 33
11.2 Guarantee regulations of Lafree Europe .................................................... 33
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