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WARNING
To ensure s a f e r i d i n g
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Do not give too much of your attention to the cycle
computer display while riding, otherwise accidents may
result.
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Check that the wheels are securely installed to the bicycle
before commencing riding. If the wheels are not securely
installed, the bicycle may fall over and serious injury may
result.
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If riding a power-assisted bicycle, make sure that you are
fully familiar with the starting-off characteristics of the
bicycle before riding it on roads with several vehicle lanes
and pedestrian footpaths. If the bicycle starts off
suddenly, accidents may result.
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Check that the bicycle lights illuminate before riding at
night.
Using the product safely
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Be sure to remove the battery and charging cable before
wiring or attaching parts to the bicycle. Otherwise, an
electric shock may result.
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When charging the battery while it is installed on the
bicycle, do not move the bicycle. The power plug for the
battery charger may come loose and not be fully inserted
into the electrical outlet, resulting in risk of fire.
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When installing this product, be sure to follow the
instructions given in the user's manual. Furthermore, it is
recommended that you use only genuine Shimano parts
at these times. If bolts and nuts are left loosened or the
product is damaged, the bicycle may suddenly fall over
and serious injury may result.
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Do not disassemble the product. Disassembling it may
cause injury to persons.
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After reading the user's manual carefully, keep it in a
safe place for later reference.
Handling the battery
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If any liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes,
immediately wash the affected area thoroughly with
clean water such as tap water without rubbing your eyes,
and seek medical advice immediately. If this is not done,
the battery liquid may damage your eyes.
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Do not recharge the battery in places with high humidity
or outdoors. Doing so may result in electric shock.
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Do not insert or remove the plug while it is wet. If this is
not observed, electric shocks may result. If there is water
leaking out of the plug, dry it thoroughly before
inserting it.
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If the battery does not become fully charged after 6
hours of charging, immediately unplug the battery from
the outlet to stop charging, and contact the place of
purchase. Failure to do so may cause overheating,
bursting, or ignition of the battery.
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Do not use the battery if it has any noticeable scratches
or other external damage. Doing so may cause bursting,
overheating or problems with operation.
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The operating temperature ranges for the battery are
given below. Do not use the battery in temperatures
outside these ranges. If the battery is used or stored in
temperatures outside these ranges, fire, injury or
problems with operation may occur.
1. During discharge: –10 °C - 50 °C
2. During charging: 0 °C - 40 °C
Cleaning
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The frequency of maintenance will vary depending on
the riding conditions. Periodically clean the chain using
an appropriate chain cleaner. Do not use alkaline or
acidic cleaning agents for removing rust under any
circumstances. If such cleaning agents are used, they may
damage the chain and serious injury may result.
