Before Every Journey; Checking The Helmet; Checking The Chin-Strap; Checking The Visor And Sun Visor - SCHUBERTH C3 Manuel

F. BEFORE EVERY JOURNEY
For your safety, check the following points before every journey:

1. CHECKING THE HELMET

Check the helmet regularly for damage. Small superfi cial scratches
will not impair the protective function of your helmet. In the case
of more serious damage (cracks, dents, fl aking and cracking paint,
etc.), the helmet should no longer be used.
Note:
If your body weight has dropped signifi cantly, you should check
that your helmet is still the right size for you (see Section C.3.).
2. CHECKING THE CHINSTRAP (with helmet on and fastened)
1. Check that the chinstrap passes under your chin.
2. Slip your index fi nger under the chinstrap and pull.
- If the chinstrap is loose under the chin, it is adjusted too long
and needs to be tightened.
- If pulling with your index fi nger loosens the chinstrap, it's not
properly fastened! Completely undo the chinstrap and try
fastening it again. Repeat the test.
3. If you are unable to fasten the chinstrap so that it is fi rmly against
the chin, check that your helmet is still the right size for you (see
Section C.3.).
Note:
Repeat the test after each correction.
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Caution:
Never ride with the chinstrap unfastened or incorrectly adjusted!
The chinstrap should fi t correctly and should not become loose
when pulled. The fastener is not correctly closed if the chinstrap
becomes loose when pulled.

3. CHECKING THE VISOR AND SUN VISOR

Before every journey, check that the mechanisms of the visor and sun
visor are working properly and that the visor or sun visor will provide
suffi ciently good visibility. Any dirt should be removed before riding
(for instructions on care, see Section H.2.).
Check the visor and sun visor for physical damage and cracks. A
heavily scratched visor will considerably impair your vision and should
be replaced before setting off on a journey.
Caution:
Never use tinted visors in conditions of poor visibility or when
riding at night or in a tunnel.
Caution:
A scratched and/or dirty visor will seriously impair visibility. For
your own safety, replace it or clean it immediately.
Caution:
Make sure the visor is always in perfect condition. A damaged
visor is not suitable for riding and needs to be replaced.
Caution:
Stop riding when visibility is poor.
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