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SAFETY CHECKS
WARNINGS FOR GENERAL SAFE USE
• Our bikes are intended for leisure riding and are not intended to be used for racing,
competitions, stunts, jumps or on extreme terrain. We ask that you take care when riding
in wet conditions or on rough terrain. Incorrect use of the bike can expose the rider and
others to harm.
• Our bikes are not designed for riding at night or on public roads. Care must be taken
when riding on pavements next to roads or approaching junctions. Please comply with
local regulations regarding use of the bike on roads, pavements or at night.
• Our bikes are not suitable for the tting of stabilisers, luggage carriers, child seats or
for towing.
• Our bikes are intended for use by children only. Maximum rider weight for PINTO and
SKØG = 35kg including any baggage and accessories.
• Only ofcially approved accessories and spares should be tted to our bikes.
• Always ensure your child wears an approved bicycle helmet whilst cycling.
• You should check that the seat is the correct height so your child can reach the ground
with at least the balls of both feet when seated and that they can reach and operate the
brakes comfortably when riding.
• Bicycles have moving parts, so please do not allow your child to ride wearing long clothes
or with long hair which could become entangled in the wheels or pedals. Do not let them
play with the bike when it is stationary. A bicycle can present an entrapment risk to hands,
feet, hair and clothes when being ridden or when being maintained/cleaned.
• Reectors are provided for you should you wish to use them and can be found in the
PowerPack, but please comply with local regulations regarding lighting and highway use.
• Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride you and
your child assume responsibility for that risk.
• Never allow a young child to play with their bicycle unsupervised and keep very young
children and pets away from children who are riding. >> continued overleaf
WARNING: All frame bolts should be checked regularly (at least every
week) to ensure they are tight. Especially the rear-arm and top-tube
bolts. This is very important.
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