A Special Note To Parents; Chapter 2: Getting Started; Unpacking Your Box; Familiarize Yourself With Your Bicycle's Parts - Prodeco Technologies Stride 500 User Manual

d) A special note to parents
The Prodeco Technologies Stride 500 is intended for use by adult riders only. Many state laws require electric bicycle riders to
be a minimum age of 16 with some states having minimum ages set as low as 10 years old and other states up to 18 years
old (at the time of the writing of this manual). As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of your
minor child including the following of your state and local laws in regards to the riding of an electric bicycle by a minor (under
the age of 18). That includes, if your state allows a minor to ride, making sure that your minor child can safely ride and control
all of the operations of the bicycle, and fully understands all warnings and cautions as indicated in this User Guide. Please read
on if you have determined that your minor child can legally and safely ride and control all of the operations of the bicycle. That
includes making sure that the bicycle is properly fitted to the child; that it is in good repair and safe operating condition; that you
and your child have learned and understand the safe operation of the bicycle; and that you and your child have learned,
understand and obey not only the applicable local motor vehicle, bicycle and traffic laws, but also the common sense rules of
safe and responsible bicycling. As a parent or guardian, you should read and understand this manual. Before letting any child
ride the Stride 500 or any of Prodeco Technologies electric bicycles, review with them all warnings and cautions; as well as the
information on the proper usage of your battery pack, charger and bicycle. You must first confirm the laws, rules and
regulations regarding electric bicycles in your state, city and local municipality.
WARNING:
Make sure that your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when riding; but also
make sure that your child understands that a bicycle helmet is for bicycling only, and must be removed when not
riding. A helmet must not be worn while playing, in play areas, on playground equipment, while climbing trees, or
at any time while not riding a bicycle. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.

Chapter 2: Getting Started

CAUTION:
If you have purchased your bicycle by mail order or through a sales channel whereas your new
Stride 500 is still in the box, it is recommended you read Chapter 3 "Basic Instructions" section g "Before your first
ride" prior to your first ride. There may be additional adjustments required due to shipping by the freight carrier.
a) Unpacking your box
Your Stride 500 arrives fully assembled in it's box and only requires the insertion of the seatpost and handlebar stem.
You can learn on how to insert the seatpost and adjust for your height in Chapter 3 ―Basic Instructions‖ section b
―Adjusting the saddle‖. The insertion of the stem and tightening of the stem bolt is detailed on Chapter 3 ―Basic
Instructions' section c ―Installing and adjusting the stem‖.
The Stride 500 has been fully tested and adjusted prior to being packed in the Heavy Duty double wall box with a
form fitting interior support system. To remove the Stride 500 from it's box, open the top flap of the box and remove
the top protection insert. Place one hand under the front portion of the frame and the other hand under the center of
the frame. Pull up slowly and the bicycle will lift out of the box. Remove the additional inserts (if attached to bicycle)
and set the bicycle down by balancing the bicycle on the opened kick stand and both wheels. The kick stand also
performs as a crankset protector. To unfold the bicycle, read the following paragraph, section b.
b) Familiarize yourself with your bicycle's parts
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