Introduction; Safety Guidelines - Burley d’LITE Owner's Instruction Manual

Introduction

Your Burley is shipped 95% factory-assembled. You need only to mount the
refl ectors, install the tongue, attach the wheels, handle, brake, and safety
fl ag, and snap the cover into place. Once you've read the safety guidelines,
you're ready to go. Initial assembly should take 10-15 minutes. Before
trailering, be sure you have a thorough understanding of the safety harness
and of trailer hitch operation. Practice folding and unfolding your trailer.
Make sure the trailer wheels and hitch are securely attached.
Any reference to left or right is made in the direction of travel,
NOTE:
as if you were sitting in the child seat looking forward.

Safety Guidelines

Bicycling with a trailer is different from bicycling without one, in ways which
aren't always obvious. It is essential that you read and understand all of the
following safety guide lines—in addition to the warnings and instructions in
the following sections—prior to using your trailer. Contact your Authorized
Burley Dealer or Burley if any of these instructions are unclear.
Bicycling with a trailer, and bicycling in general, can be hazardous.
Failure to observe any of the safety guidelines in this manual
could result in accident and serious injury or death.
Use a Well-Maintained Bicycle and Trailer
Use a bicycle which is in good working condition with good brakes. A fre-
quent safety check of your bicycle is essential. Inspect and maintain your
trailer as outlined in the "Safety Check Lists" of this manual. Have your
Authorized Burley Dealer maintain and inspect your bicycle and trailer if you
are not qualifi ed to do so.
Loading Your Trailer
Do not overload the trailer. Maximum trailer load limit for children and/or
cargo is 100 lbs. (40 kg. in Europe). When placing children or cargo into the
trailer, keep the load centered or forward of the axle. Pack the load as low as
possible and make sure items cannot shift around. Loose, heavy objects can
injure passengers in event of a sudden stop or tip over.
WARNING
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