Safety Information; Basic Safety Information; For Your Own Safety; Information For Parents And Legal Guardians - Raleigh Fast Pedelec User Manual

4 Safety information

4.1

Basic safety information

Please read all the warnings and information in this User
Manual carefully before using the bike. Keep this User
Manual near your bike for ready reference.
If you hand this bike over to someone else, don't forget to
give them the User Manual as well.
4.2

For your own safety

› Always use a suitable bicycle helmet and wear it
correctly.
› Wear bright clothing or reflective elements so
that other road users can see you in good time.
› Wear shoes with a stiff, and whenever possible,
non-slip sole.
› Wear close-fitting clothing on your legs, or wear
trouser clips.
› Wear protective clothing such as robust shoes
and gloves.
4.3 Information for parents and legal
guardians
› Make sure that your child has been taught, and
also understands, how to handle the bike safely
and responsibly in the environment in which it is
going to be used.
› Explain to your child how to operate all the
brakes, and also how they work and any special
features. For further important information on
this matter, refer to ➠ Chapter 21 "Brake, brake
levers and brake systems".
› As the legal guardian, you are responsible for the
safety of your child and any damage he/she may
cause when cycling. You should therefore make
absolutely sure that the bike is in technically
sound condition and adjust it regularly to the
size of the child.
4.4

Safety in road traffic

› Observe the applicable traffic regulations.
› Never ride with no hands!
› In some countries children below a certain age
must ride on the pavement and must also dis-
mount when crossing the road. Please familiarise
yourself with the applicable regulations.
› Adjust your handling on wet or slippery roads;
ride more slowly and brake carefully and in good
time as you will require a much greater braking
distance.
› Adopt a speed that reflects the terrain as well as
your riding ability.
› Do not listen to music through headphones when
cycling.
› Do not cycle when using a mobile phone.
› Use designated cycle paths when not using pub-
lic roads.
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