Safety Instructions - LAS SD260 Manuel De L'opérateur

Safety Instructions

Follow the fitting instructions carefully. Failure to follow the
instructions can lead to personal injuries and material
damage.
If you are not sure about correct fitting, ask your dealer or the
manufacturer for further information. Neither the manufacturer
nor dealer are liable for damages which are due to improper use or
fitting.
Check the bike carrier and the load regularly: you are required to do
so and may be held liable in case of damage.
NOTE
The legal regulations and provisions on the
transport of goods on the back of your vehicle apply
when driving with a mounted bicycle carried.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to
changed vehicle driving characteristics.
Driving with the bike carrier fitted will affect the
driving characteristics of your vehicle.
Adjust your speed to the new driving
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characteristics.
Never exceed a speed of 130 km/h.
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Avoid sudden and jerky steering movements.
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Remember that your vehicle is longer than
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usual.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to
overloading.
Exceeding the max. carrying capacity of the bike
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
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capacity, permissible bearing load and
permissible overall weight of your vehicle.
Never exceed these specifications.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to an
incompletely fitted bike carrier.
Driving with a extended or folded bike carrier can
lead to accidents.
The moving parts of bike carrier constitute a source
of danger if not properly fitted.
Remove the bike carrier if it is not needed.
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Never drive with a extended or folded bike
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carrier.
Ensure that the bicycle carrier is always locked
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with both locking pins.
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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 cor-
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rect and firm attachment of the strap around the
bikes and the frame holder bracket of the carrier
(see Step 8 of chapter "Mounting bicycles").
Before the start of every journey, check the
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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.
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Before the start of every journey, check that the
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straps are not worn or damaged.
A damaged or worn strap must be replaced
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with an undamaged one before driving.
Only strap which are approved by EAL GmbH
may be used for this.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to
projecting parts.
Parts projecting beyond the edge of the vehicle or
bike carrier can cause personal injury or material
damage when driving.
Fit only such parts which do not project beyond
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the edge of the vehicle or bike carrier.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to
tarpaulins.
Tarpaulins increase the air resistance. They can
become loose and fly about leading to serious
accidents.
Never use tarpaulins or covers.
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WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to
loss of the bicycles.
After the attachment, the carrier first settles
properly into the coupling after driving several
kilometres.
Check the attachment of the carrier for secure
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attachment after driving several kilometres.
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