4 CUSTOMER MANUAL FRONT HUB MOTOR SYSTEM3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3.1 General informationPlease ensure you read the chapters “Before thefirst ride” and “Before each ride” before usingthe pedelec for the first time.• If you lend your pedelec to a third party,please give them this operating manualalong with the pedelec.• Check that all quick releases are safe andsecure every time you ride, and after yourpedelec has been left unused, even for ashort period of time. Regularly check that allbolts and components are secure.• Never ride with your hands off the handle-bars, except when signaling a change ofdirection.When using this product, be sure to follow theinstructions given in the user manual.• It is recommended that you only use genu-ine BAFANG parts.• The pedelec may suddenly fall over andserious injury may occur if nuts and bolts areleft loosened, or the product is damaged orimproperly adjusted.• When performing maintenance operations(replacing parts, for example), be sure towear goggles to protect your eyes.• Please refer to the manuals provided alongwith the product for information uncoveredby this manual.• After reading the user manual carefully, keepit in a safe place for later reference.3.2 For your safetyAlways apply the Pedelec’s brakes beforeplacing your foot on the pedal. The motor willdrive forward as soon as you push down thepedal. This force may be unfamiliar and can leadto falls, danger or even traffic accidents, whichcould result in injury.• do not pay too much attention to the cycledisplay while riding, otherwise you may falloff the pedelec.• Check that the wheels are securely attachedto the pedelec before you start riding. Ifthe wheels are not securely installed, thepedelec may fall over and serious injury mayresult.• When riding a pedal-assisted electric pe-delec, make sure that you are fully familiarwith the starting characteristics of thepedelec before riding it. If the pedelec startsoff suddenly, accidents may occur.• Make sure the pedelec's lights are on beforeriding at night.• It is vital that all bolted connections on thepedelec have the correct torque in orderto ensure that they are secure. An incor-rect torque can damage the screw, nut orcomponent. Always use a torque spannerto tighten screw joints. You are not able tocorrectly tighten these bolted connectionswithout this specialist tool!