Safety Instructions - Prophete 2960 Notice D'utilisation

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Attentively read through the operating instructions of the trailer and com-
ply with the safety instructions of these operating instructions.
• Always observe the national regulatory requirements of the country
where you will be using the trailer.
• Only use bicycles as pulling vehicle if the manufacturer has expressly stat-
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ed this in the operating instructions of the bicycle. Danger of damage and
accident!
• Ensure the clearance of the tow bar. It may be necessary to dismantle ac-
cessories or carrier parts at the pulling wheel. Danger of damage and acci-
dent!
• Assemble the trailer as described in these instructions. Do not make tech-
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nical modifications to the product. Danger of damage and accident!
• We recommend that the trailer with the pulling bicycle be used only by
persons as of 16 years of age. For your own safety, wear a bicycle
helmet to prevent head injuries. We recommend using Prophete
bicycle helmets tested in accordance with DIN EN 1078. Risk of accident!
• Before using the trailer with the bicycle, familiarise yourself with the
changed driving, braking and curve handling by practising in a secluded ar-
ea away from road traffic. Especially when driving downhill and in tight cor-
ners it is advisable to reduce the speed. Risk of accident!
• Make certain that the pulling bicycle is in a technically sound condition.
Risk of accident!
• The maximum permitted total weight of the trailer may not exceed the val-
ue given in the chapter "Technical Data". In addition to the empty trailer,
the total weight includes payloads of any kind. In addition must be remem-
bered that the use of the trailer resulting in longer stopping distances.
Risk of accident!
• The front wheel of an unloaded pulling wheel must not be permitted to
lift up. Exceeding the total weight can cause damage and accidents with
risk of injury!
• Always ensure the trailer is loaded correctly. Depending on the load, there
is an increased risk of toppling for the pulling bicycle. Danger of damage
and accident!
• Under no circumstances may tow loads be attached to the tow bar. Danger
of damage and accident!
• Only carry out assembly work, repairs, maintenance and adjustment work
yourself if you possess the necessary technical expertise and the appropri-
ate tools. Otherwise, have an expert assemble the bicycle trailer. Danger of
damage and accident!
• During its use, the trailer or its individual components are partially subject
to high stress due to accidents or incorrect handling. Any manner of tears,
scratches or colour changes could indicate a sudden failure of the affected
component. Immediately replace the affected part with original spare
parts. Danger of breakage and accident!
• Keep the operating instructions in a safe place and given them to a new
owner should you sell or pass on the trailer.
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