Burley ENCORE Owner's Instruction Manual page 17

Fit, Alert, Adult Pilot
To safely pull a trailer, you need to be a fi t, experienced cyclist. You must be
alert, have good sight and hearing, and ad e quate strength in your legs, arms,
and hands. Never allow a child or ad o les cent to pull your trailer because it is
likely that they lack the necessary phys i cal ability and judgment.
No Headphones or Other Distractions
Do not bicycle or stroll with head phones, cellular phones, radios, or other
dis trac tions. You must be able to hear surrounding traffi c, and con cen trate
on safe bi cy cling at all times.
No Motorized Vehicles
Your Burley-Encore is only in tend ed for use with pedal-pow ered cycles;
never pull it with a motorized vehicle, as the in creased acceleration and
speed could damage the trail er or cause the trailer to tip over.
Avoid Riding in Traffi c
We recommend against riding in traf fi c. If you must ride in traffi c, do not
pull your trailer on high ways, busy streets, or on streets unsafe for bi cy cling
with children. Never assume that you will be given the right-of-way, even
if it is legally yours. Your child is a precious load; his or her safety should
not be en trust ed to a car driver whose attention or regard for bike rid ers is
un known. Use care when pulling your trailer on bike routes or along bike
lanes, especially at intersections.
Ride on Clean, Paved Surfaces
Your Burley Encore is not intended for off-road use. Towing a child off road
can be especially dan ger ous. Any bumps or ir reg u lar i ties could cause tip
over and serious in ju ry to the bicyclist or passenger, or damage to the trailer.
Cross over railroad tracks, curb cut outs, and road grooves at 90˚. Riding
parallel or at acute angle to such ob sta cles can cause a crash, resulting in
se ri ous injury.
Riding When It's Slippery
Be especially careful in wet, rainy, or freez ing conditions. Your ability to
control and stop your bicycle when towing a trailer is greatly im paired. In
wet con di tions apply your brakes pe ri od i cal ly to be sure the rims and brake
pads are clear of water. Avoid forceful braking which can cause dangerous
skidding. Ride slowly and allow a great er mar gin of safety when starting,
stop ping, and turning. Do not ride on surfaces where sand, gravel, ice, oil,
or other slippery sub stanc es are present; if you must pass over slippery
surfaces, walk your bike and trailer.
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