Zigo Leader Manuel De Montage Et D'utilisation page 15

• Pick a controlled environment, away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other
hazards. Ride to become familiar with the controls, features and performance
of your new Leader™.
• Familiarize yourself with the braking action. Test the brakes at slow speeds,
putting your weight toward the rear and gently applying the brakes, rear brake
first. Sudden or excessive application of the front brake could pitch you over
the handlebars. Applying brakes too hard can lock up a wheel, which could
cause you to lose control and fall. Skidding is an example of what can happen
when a wheel locks up.
• Practice shifting the gears (see Bicycle Owner's Manual). Remember to never
move the shifter while pedaling backward, nor pedal backward immediately
after having moved the shifter. This could jam the chain and cause serious
damage to the bicycle.
• Use the Parking Brake. To prevent the Leader™ from accidentally rolling away,
engage the Parking Brake when the Carrier Bicycle is not being ridden. Failure
to engage the parking brake can result in serious injury or death to you or your
passengers.
• If you have any questions, or if you feel anything about the Leader
as it should be, stop all use of the Zigo® Leader™ and consult your nearest
Authorized Zigo® Dealer or Zigo® directly.
Turning Radius
• Verify that the Steering Lock is disengaged in Carrier Bicycle Mode. If
Steering Lock is engaged in Carrier Bicycle Mode, the Leader™ will not be
able to maneuver properly and serious injury or death can result to you or
your passengers. Conversely, in Trailer Mode, verify that the Steering Lock is
engaged.
• The Leader™ has a 12 ft/3.7m turning radius, allowing you to maneuver
through your typical suburban neighborhood easily.
• Plan your turns. The Leader
and its operation differs substantially from a bicycle. The Leader™ in Trailer
Mode changes the stability, braking requirements and riding characteristics of
a bicycle.
• In Carrier Bicycle Mode, do not lean into turns. The Leader
Mode behaves like a tricycle, not a bicycle; remain upright.
• Do not make sharp turns or turns at high speed. Sharp turns or turns at faster
than 5 mph/8 kmh may result in vehicle overturning and injury or death to you
or your passengers.
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