Checking The Face Shield And Sun Visor; For Your Safety; Safety Advice Concerning The Helmet - SCHUBERTH C3 PRO Mode D'emploi

E. BEFORE EVERY JOURNEY

3. CHECKING THE FACE SHIELD AND SUN VISOR

Before every journey, check that the mechanisms of the face
shield and sun visor are working properly and that the face
shield and sun visor will provide sufficiently clear visibility. Any
dirt should be removed before riding (for care instructions, see
Section G.3.).
Check the face shield and sun visor for physical damage and
cracks. A badly scratched face shield will considerably impair your
vision and should be replaced before setting off on a journey.
Caution:
Never use tinted face shield or sun visor in conditions of poor
visibility, when riding at night or in a tunnel.
Caution:
A scratched and/or dirty face shield will seriously impair
visibility. For your own safety, replace it or clean it
immediately.
Caution:
Make sure the face shield and sun visor are always in perfect
condition. A damaged face shield is not suitable for riding
and needs to be replaced.
Caution:
Stop riding if visibility is poor.
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F. FOR YOUR SAFETY

1. SAFETY ADVICE CONCERNING THE HELMET

Make sure your helmet is always correctly positioned and fits
your head properly!
Motorcycling is associated with particular risks and dangers
for the rider and passenger. These risks and dangers can be
reduced, but not eliminated completely, by wearing a helmet.
It is impossible to state precisely what the protective effect
of a helmet will be in the event of an accident. Safe riding
techniques, adapted to the particular road and weather
conditions, are essential for your safety.
To provide adequate protection, the helmet must fit well and
be securely fastened.
Always fasten the chinstrap before setting off and check that
the fastening system and strap are correctly in position.
Never ride with the chinstrap unfastened or incorrectly
adjusted. The chinstrap must be correctly positioned and
must not come loose when pulled. The fastener is not
correctly closed if the chinstrap becomes loose when pulled.
The full protective function of a helmet can no longer be
guaranteed after an accident or impact. Like the crumple
zone of a car, the impact energy of a collision is absorbed by
complete or partial destruction of the structure of the outer
and/or inner shell of the helmet. Because of the way helmets
are designed, this damage is rarely visible from the outside.
The safety helmet is designed to absorb only one impact. It is
therefore essential to replace the helmet after a fall, accident
or other violent impact. For safety reasons, the old helmet
should be rendered unusable.
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