LAS BC 260 Manuel De L'opérateur page 18

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to overloading.
Exceeding the max. carrying capacity of the bicycle carrier or the permissible bearing load of the trailer coupling or the
permissible overall caravan weight can lead to serious accidents.
• Observe the information on the max. carrying capacity, permissible bearing load and permissible overall weight of your
vehicle. Never exceed these specifications.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to loss of the bicycles.
Carrying bicycles without using the safety straps can lead to accidents.
• Before the start of every journey, check the correct and firm attachment of the strap around the bikes and the frame holder
bracket of the carrier.
• Before the start of every journey, check the correct and firm attachment of both straps around the front wheel, and the strap
around the rear wheel of the bicycle.
• Tighten the straps if necessary.
• Before the start of every journey, check that the straps are not worn or damaged.
• Worn or damaged straps must be replaced with undamaged straps before the start of the journey. The straps used must be
approved by EAL GmbH.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to improperly locked bicycle carrier.
Driving with an extended bicycle carrier can lead to accidents.
The moving parts of bicycle carrier constitute a source of danger if not properly fitted.
• Never drive with an extended bicycle carrier.
• Ensure that the bicycle carrier is always locked with both locking pins.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to projecting parts.
Parts projecting beyond the edge of the vehicle, caravan or bicycle carrier can cause personal injury or material damage when
driving.
• Fit only such parts which do not project beyond the edge of the vehicle, caravan or bicycle carrier.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to tarpaulins.
Tarpaulins increase the air resistance. They can become loose and fly about leading to serious accidents.
• Never use tarpaulins or covers.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to loss of the bicycles.
After the attachment, the carrier first settles properly into the A-frame after driving several kilometres.
• Check the attachment of the carrier for secure attachment after driving several kilometres.
• Redo the attachment if it is loose.
ATTENTION!
Material damage due to opening vehicle tailgate.
The vehicle tailgate could impact against the bicycle carrier or bicycle and be damaged.
• Switch off electric tailgates and operate them manually.
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