WARNING!
Parts that protrude beyond the edge of the
vehicle or bicycle carrier may cause injury to
people or damage to property during the
journey.
Injury to people or damage to property due to
protruding parts.
• Fit only parts that do not protrude beyond
the edge of the vehicle.
WARNING!
Exceeding the max. load of the bicycle carrier
and the permitted tongue load of the tow hitch
or the total permitted weight can cause
serious accidents.
Injury to people or damage to property due to
overloading.
• You must observe the specifications of the
max. load, permitted tongue load and total
permitted weight of your vehicle. Do not
exceed these specifications in any
circumstances!
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to loss
of the bicycles.
Carrying bicycles without using the safety
straps can lead to accidents.
• Before the start of every journey, check the
correct and firm attachment of the strap
around the bikes and the U-shaped bracket
of the carrier (see Step 10).
• Before the start of every journey, check the
correct and firm attachment of both straps
around the front wheel, and the strap
around the rear wheel of the bicycle.
• Tighten the straps if necessary.
• Before the start of every journey, check that
the straps are not worn or damaged.
• Worn or damaged straps must be replaced
with undamaged straps before the start of
the journey. The straps used must be
approved by Tradekar Benelux BV.
WARNING!
Driving on rough terrain with the bicycle carrier
fitted can cause the carrier to break off.
Injury to people or damage to property due to
the bicycle carrier breaking off.
• Do not use the bicycle carrier on rough
terrain.
Safety instructions
WARNING!
Personen- oder Sachschaden durch nicht
komplett montierten Fahrradträger.
Personal injury or material damage due to
incompletely fitted bicycle carrier.
Driving with a folded bicycle carrier can lead to
accidents.
The moving parts of bicycle carrier constitute
a source of danger if not properly fitted.
• Remove the bicycle carrier if it is not
needed.
• Never drive with a folded bicycle carrier.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to
projecting parts.
Parts projecting beyond the edge of the
vehicle or bicycle carrier can cause personal
injury or material damage when driving.
• Fit only such parts which do not project
beyond the edge of the vehicle or bicycle
carrier.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to
overloading.
Exceeding the max. carrying capacity of the
bicycle carrier or the permissible bearing load
of the trailer coupling or the permissible
overall weight can lead to serious accidents.
• Observe the information on the max.
carrying capacity, permissible bearing load
and permissible overall weight of your
vehicle. Never exceed these specifications.
ATTENTION!
Material damage due to opening tailgate.
The tailgate could impact against the bicycle
carrier and be damaged.
• Switch off electric tailgates and operate
them manually.
• Fold down the bicycle carrier before
opening the tailgate.
ATTENTION!
Material damage due to hot exhaust gases.
Damage can be caused to the bicycle carrier
or the bicycles if the exhaust pipe is too close.
• Fit an exhaust deflector if necessary.
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