Safety Guidelines - Burley FLATBED Owner's Instruction Manual

Fabric Care
Your Burley Flatbed is manufactured from tough, durable vinyl coated
polyester. The fabric is coated for wa ter proof ness and is highly resistant to
fading. The fabric can be easily cleaned with any mild soap or deter gent and
warm water. For more persistent soil, use a nylon bristle brush. When not in
use, store your trailer in a dry, well-ventilated area; wipe it dry before storing
to help avoid mildew.
To extend the life of your fabric, as well as the hitch and other components,
do not store your trailer in direct sunlight. Do not use bleach for cleaning, as
it will dam age the fabric.
VIII. Safety Guidelines
Bicycling with a trailer is different from bi cy cling without one, in ways which
aren't always obvious. It is therefore essential that you read and un der stand
all of the fol low ing safety guide lines—in addition to the warn ings and
in struc tions in the previous sec tions—prior to using your trailer. Before
loaning your trailer to others, make sure they too un der stand its proper, safe
use. Contact your dealer or Burley if any of these in struc tions are un clear.
Bicycling with a trailer, and bicycling in general, can be
hazardous. Failure to ob serve any of section "VIII. Safety
Guidelines" could result in ac ci dent and serious injury or
death.
Use Well-Maintained Bicycle and Trailer
Use a bicycle which is in good working con di tion, with good brakes. A
frequent safety check of your bicycle is essential. Inspect and maintain your
trailer as out lined in section "IX. Safety Check lists" of this manual. Have your
Burley dealer main tain and inspect your bicycle and trailer if you are not
qualifi ed to do so.
Starting and Stopping
Be cause of the trailer's additional weight, a bicycle pulling a trailer will be
slower to start up and stop, and because of its length it requires more time to
cross streets or paths. Your entire vehicle is heavier and less responsive. This
means you should think further ahead in an tic i pat ing stops, turns, and starts.
Note that your trailer extends out further on the left; allow for this difference
when turning, passing pedestrians, or approaching ob sta cles (like posts
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