SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCONSUMER MANUAL MAX DRIVE SYSTEM CONSUMER MANUAL MAX DRIVE SYSTEM4 5SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGeneral 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.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!Installation andMaintenanceIt is vital that all bolted connections on thepedelec have the correct torque in order toensure that they are secure. An incorrect torquecan damage the screw, nut or component.Always use a torque spanner to tighten screwjoints. You are not able to correctly tighten thesebolted connections without this specialist tool!Before performing any kind of work on yourPedelec, turn off the electric motor unit andremove the battery. Not doing so may result inserious injury and/or electric shock.The frequency of maintenance will varydepending on riding conditions. Periodicallyclean the chain using an appropriate chaincleaner. Do not use alkaline or acidic cleaningagents to remove rust under any circumstances.If such cleaning agents are used, they maydamage the chain and serious injury may result.Safety Precautions• Please follow the instructions given in theuser manuals for your riding safety.• Regularly examine the battery and thecharger for damage, especially the cable,plug and casing. If the battery or charger isdamaged, it must not be used until it hasbeen repaired.• Please follow the guidance given bythe safety supervisor or the instructionsindicated in the manual when using theproduct. This product is not intended for useby persons (including children) with reducedphysical, sensory or mental capabilities, orlacking the required experience and knowl-edge, unless supervised or having receivedinstructions concerning use of the productby a person responsible for their safety.• Do not allow children to play near theproduct.• Should you encounter any errors or prob-lems, consult your nearest dealer.• Do not modify the system yourself. Doingso may be considered illegal or cause thesystem to malfunction.• For information on product installation andadjustments, please consult with your dealer.• The product is designed to be fully water-proof so as to withstand wet weather ridingconditions. However, do not deliberatelyimmerse it in water.• Do not clean the pedelec using a high-pres-sure cleaner. If water gets into any of thecomponents, operating problems or rustingmay result.• When shipping the product on a high-speedvehicle exposed to rain, remove the batteryand put it in a safe place to stop it fromgetting wet.• Handle the product carefully, and avoidsubjecting it to any strong impacts.• Key important information may also befound on the product labels.• When buying a spare key for the battery, besure to provide the number on the batterykey. Please keep the number in your mind oryour notebook.• Use a wrung-out damp cloth to clean thebattery casing.• For any questions regarding maintenanceand use of the product, please contact thedealer where you bought the product.