CAMPAGNOLO Athena 11 Ergopower Power-Shift Mode D'emploi page 12

WARNING!
Carefully read, follow and understand the instructions given in this manual.
It is an essential part of the product, and you should keep it in a safe place
for future reference.
MECHANIC QUALIFICATION - Please be advised that many bicycle service
and repair tasks require specialized knowledge, tools and experience. General
mechanical aptitude may not be sufficient to properly service or repair your
bicycle. If you have any doubt whatsoever regarding your service/repair ability,
please take your bicycle to a qualified repair shop.
"AN ACCIDENT" - Please note that throughout this manual, reference is made
that "an accident" could occur. Any accident could result in damage to your
bicycle, its components and, more importantly, could cause you or a bystander
to sustain severe personal injury or even death.
INTENDED USE – This product by Campagnolo® has been designed and manu-
facturd to be fitted and used exclusively on "racing" or "cyclo-cross" bicycles,
with any other use explicitly excluded. Any different use of this product (like,
for instance, but without any limitation, cross-country, all mountain/enduro,
off-road acrobatic, downhill, four-cross, freeride, free-style, or any other type
of extreme off-road cycling as defined by UCI) might cause accidents, physical
injuries or even death and must therefore be considered totally inappropiate,
unsuitable and not recommended.
LIFESPAN - WEAR - INSPECTION REQUIREMENT - The lifespan of Campagnolo
components depends on many factors, such as rider size and riding conditions.
Impacts, falls, improper use or harsh use in general may compromise the struc-
tural integrity of the components and significantly reduce their lifespan. Some
components are also subject to wear over time. Please have your bicycle regular-
ly inspected by a qualified mechanic for any cracks, deformation, signs of fatigue
or wear (use of penetrating fluid or other visual enhancers to locate cracks on
parts is recommended). If the inspection reveals any deformation, cracks, impact
marks or stress marks, no matter how slight, immediately replace the compo-
nent; components that have experienced excessive wear also need immediate
replacement. The frequency of inspection depends on many factors; check with
your authorized Campagnolo representative to select a schedule that is best
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for you. If you weigh 82 kg/180 lbs or more, you must be especially vigilant and
have your bicycle inspected more frequently (than someone weighting less
than 82 kg/180 lbs) for any evidence of cracks, deformation, or other signs of
fatigue or stress.
Check with your mechanic to discuss whether the components you selected are
suitable for your use, and to determine the frequency of inspections.
Important PERFORMANCE, SAFETY and WARRANTY Notice - The
parts and components of Campagnolo
systems, rims, pedals and all other Campagnolo
gned as a single integrated system. To avoid compromises in terms
of SAFETY, PERFORMANCE, DURABILITY, FUNCTION, and to prevent
voiding the WARRANTY, use only the parts and components supplied
or specified by Campagnolo S.r.l., without interfacing them with or
substituting them with products, parts or components manufactu-
red by other companies.
Note
Tools supplied by other manufacturers for components similar to Campagnolo
components, may not be compatible with Campagnolo
tools supplied by Campagnolo s.r.l. may not be compatible with components
supplied by other manufacturers. Always check with your mechanic or the tool
manufacturer to insure compatibility before using tools supplied by one manu-
facturer on components supplied by another.
The user of this Campagnolo
rent in bicycle riding, including but not limited to the risk that a component of the
bicycle can fail, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death. By his purchase
and use of this Campagnolo
accepts and/or assumes these risks, including but not limited to the risk of passive or
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active neglicence of Campagnolo s.r.l. or hidden, latent or obvious defects in the pro-
duct, and agrees to hold Campagnolo s.r.l. harmless to the fullest extent permitted by
law against any resulting damages.
If you ever have any questions, please contact your mechanic or your nearest
Campagnolo dealer for additional information.
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WARNING!
• Carefully read also the instructions provided with the front derailleur,
the rear derailleur and the brakes before using your Ergopower™ control
levers.
In case of use on cyclo-cross bikes, make sure the brakes have an adequate
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racing ratio.
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11s drivetrains, braking
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products, are desi-
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components. Likewise,
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product expressly recognizes that there are risks inhe-
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product, the user expressly, voluntarily and knowingly
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