Safety And Hazard Notes - Quickie Shark RS Notice D'utilisation

1.0 safety and hazard notes

The technology and construction of this hand bike have
been designed to provide maximum safety. International
safety standards currently in force have either been
fulfilled or exceeded in parts.
Nevertheless, users may put themselves at risk by
improperly using their hand bikes. For your own safety,
the following rules must be strictly observed.
Unprofessional or erroneous changes or adjustments
increase the risk of accident. As a hand bike user, you
are also part of the daily traffic on streets and pavements,
just like anyone else. We would like to remind you that
you are therefore also subject to any and all traffic laws.
Be careful during your first ride in this hand bike. Get to
know your bike.
Before each use, the following should be checked:
• Fixed axles or quick-release axles on the rear
wheels.
• Velcro on seats and backrests
• Tyres, tyre pressure and wheel locks and main brake.
• Before each journey carry out a visual inspection of
the frame, checking for cracks and other damage.
Before changing any of the adjustments of this
hand bike, it is important to read the
corresponding section of the Owner's manual.
NEVER exceed the maximum load of 125 kg for driver
plus any items carried on the hand bike. If you exceed
the maximum load, this can lead to damage to the hand
bike, loss of control, or to serious injury to the user and
other people.
• Exercise caution whenever you use the hand bike.
For example, avoid travelling against an obstacle
without braking (step, kerb edge) or dropping down
gaps.
• Your hand bike has not been designed for transporta-
tion in a vehicle. DO NOT sit on the hand bike during
any transportation in a vehicle; always use a properly
secured vehicle seat!!
• This hand bike should be used exclusively to convey
one person at a time. Any other use does not comply
with the intended purpose.
• The bike may only be used by one person with a
maximum weight of up to 125 kg.
• Use of the bike is only recommended for those who
have the right physical and psychological constitution
to be able to cope with public traffic.
• As a beginner, you should ride particularly carefully at
the start.
• Familiarise yourself with the general traffic laws! In
order to achieve a stable ride when travelling straight
ahead, wherever possible, you should avoid hasty
steering movements when travelling at speed or go-
ing round corners.
• When you are riding and braking, always hold the
handles firmly with both hands, as otherwise, there is
a high risk of an accident through steering error.
• The bike is a mechanical traction device. The speed
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must be adjusted to suit the technical capabilities of
the bike and the terrain.
• At night and dawn/dusk, always use the lights. When
you are travelling long distances, we recommend that
you take a spare battery with you.
• Only ride on asphalt paths, or firm, smooth surfaces.
When riding over curbs, steps as well as potholes,
there is an increased risk of tipping over.
• Adjust your method of driving to your capabilities.
Ride slowly and carefully, particularly when riding
round corners.
• Do not put your hands in the chain area.
• Your bike should be serviced by your dealer at regu-
lar intervals.
• Be careful with fire, in particular with burning
cigarettes. Seat and back slings can be set alight.
• With all moving parts, there is always a risk that
fingers could become trapped. Please always handle
carefully.
• If the hand bike is subject to direct sunlight / low
temperatures for long periods, parts of your hand
bike could become very hot (>41°C) or very cold
(<0°).
• Always make sure that the quick tensioner on the
rear wheels is set properly.
• The hand bike should not be used in heavy rain, in
snow or on slippery or damaged surfaces. In addi-
tion, you should avoid any dangerous areas.
• Make sure that your tyres have sufficient tread!
• Please note that you are subject to any and all traffic
laws when riding in public traffic.
• Never use the leg support or the impact protection to
lift the hand bike
• Familiarise yourself with the braking distances from
various speeds.
• You should only use product combinations which
have been approved by Sunrise Medical.
The hand bikes shown and described in this user guide
may not correspond in every detail exactly to your own
model. However, all instructions are completely relevant,
regardless of possible detail differences.
The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without
notice any weights, measurements or other technical
data shown in this manual. All figures, measurements
and capacities shown in this manual are approximate and
do not constitute specifications.