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d) A special note to parents
The Prodeco Technologies Mariner 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 Mariner 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
Mariner 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 Mariner arrives fully assembled and only requires the insertion of the seatpost. You can learn how to insert the
seatpost and adjust for your height in Chapter 3 ―Basic Instructions‖ section b ―Adjusting the saddle‖.
The Mariner 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 Mariner
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) Folding and unfolding
Folding: your bicycle has the ability to fold for easy storing
and transporting. There are 2 quick release levers that will
allow the bicycle to fold into an area half of the original size.
The pedals can also be folded by squeezing the 2 metal tabs
on the outside edges of each pedal, pulling the pedal
outwards and then pushing the pedal down. To fold the
bicycle you will first un-latch the handle bar stem utilizing the
quick release lever on the handlebar steering tube. Slide the
tab up on the lever to release and unlock the lever. Pull on the
lever to now unlock the safety latch and to fold the handlebar
and steering tube down. Second, stand on the right side of the
bicycle (the crank set and chain side) and then unclasp the
frame hinge lever after turning the small safety release latch
up. You will now be able to fold the bicycle in half. When
picking up the bicycle once it has been folded, it is easy to lift
by placing one hand under the front portion of the frame and
one hand around the seat tube handle. If folding the bicycle is
to allow for the ability to store in a closet or small space, after
folding you can roll the bicycle on its own wheel using the
saddle nose to guide it to the storing area.
Unfolding: your bicycle can easily be unfolded in a matter of
seconds. Stand at the right side of the bicycle (the crank set
and chain side) and place one hand around the front portion
of the frame and one hand around the seat tube handle.
Open the frame to a straight position until the spring in the
hinge clasp lever locks the lever in place. Close the lever
completely and turn the hinge safety release latch down
(clockwise) to lock the frame hinge lever in place. Pull up the
handlebar/steering tube allowing for the handlebar stem's
safety latch to lock the stem in place. Pull the quick release
lever towards the stem and confirm the spring loaded sliding
tab locks the lever in place. Pull on the lever to confirm it is
locked in place.
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