Safety Regulations; Preliminary Controls Before Use; Correct Behaviour Principles During Bike's Use - Marzocchi BOMBER 2003 Mode D'emploi Et Entretien

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Safety regulations

Please be advised that if the procedures provided in this manual are not properly performed, or if the
instructions in this manual are not followed, an accident could occur, resulting in serious injury or death of
the rider.
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.
• Always strictly follow the given periodical maintenance table (see. Par. 4.2)
• Always use original MARZOCCHI spare parts.
• Never make any modifications whatever to the suspension system.
• Parts that have been bent or otherwise damaged in an accident, or as a result of any other impact
must not be re-straightened. They must be replaced immediately with original MARZOCCHI parts.
• Call directly the Service center closest to you for comments, questions or problems. You will find it on
the web site (www.marzocchi.com)

1.2.1 Preliminary controls before use

Before using the bicycle, always carry out following tests:
• Make sure that all quick release fasteners, nuts and bolts are properly adjusted.
• Bounce the bicycle on the ground and make sure all components remain in the correct position.
• Be sure that your tires are inflated to the correct pressure and that the tread or sidewall are not
damaged.
• Be sure that none of the components of your bicycle are bent, damaged or out of alignment.
• Test your brakes in the beginning of your ride to make sure that they are operating properly.
• Check all reflectors to make sure that they are clean, straight and securely mounted.

1.2.2 Correct behaviour principles during bike's use

• Follow the local bicycle laws and regulations and obey all traffic signals, signs and laws while you ride.
• Wear close-fitting clothes and which make you visible to traffic, such as neon, fluorescent, or other
bright colors.
• Avoid biking at night, because visibility is lower and it is more difficult for you to see obstructions on the
ground. If you do ride at night, you must equip your bicycle with a headlight and a taillight.
• When riding in wet conditions, the breaking power is greatly reduced and the adherence of the tires on
the ground is considerably reduced. This makes it harder to control and stop your bicycle. Extra care is
therefore required when riding in such conditions, to avoid an accident.
• Always wear a bicycle protection helmet approved by ANSI or SNELL; it must be of the right size and
properly fastened.
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