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ED-3 SP Pedelec with Lithium-ion battery
GB
General safety guidelines
Roadworthiness
According to the regulations set forth in the
StVZO, Pedelecs as well as bicycles must meet
the following statutory minimum requirements:
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Two brakes which function properly and
independent of each other.
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A bell with a clear sound
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Dynamo (nominal voltage 6V and nominal
output 3W) bearing the test symbol “K - - - “.
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At the front, a lamp emitting white light.
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A white-reflecting front reflector.
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A taillight emitting red light, affixed higher
than 25 cm above the roadway surface.
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A red rear reflector, affixed no higher than 60
cm above the roadway surface.
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A large red rear reflector bearing the letter Z.
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Pedals equipped with yellow rear reflectors
emitting to the front and rear, bearing the test
symbol “K - - - “.
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In the front and rear wheel, two yellow-
emitting reflectors (or white-reflective side
strips at the front and rear, on the tyres and/
or rims).
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Each part of the lighting installation must be
marked with the test symbol “K - - - “.
Always remember the following:
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Check the function of the cycle and its parts
prior to each trip!
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Never adjust any bent safety-relevant parts
(such as the frame, wheel fork, handlebars,
treadles, seat bearings, mudguard struts
and pedals); instead, replace them promptly.
Danger of breakage!
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Only use original spare parts!
WARNING:
The ED-3 SP is not equipped for use in
traffic on public roads!
Proper conduct as a road user
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Use bicycle paths wherever these are
available.
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Always cycle on the far right; overtake from
the left.
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Prior to each turn, give a clear signal with
your outstretched arm.
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Always cycle in the specified direction of
travel.
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Always ride at a speed suitable to the
prevailing weather conditions; on a wet
roadway, the braking distance is always
longer!
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At night and whenever visibility is low, only
ride with lights on.
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Take care to avoid harm to plants and
animals when cycling off-road.
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Protect your head by wearing a cycling
helmet (certified according to DIN-EN 1078)!
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When cycling, never listen to music via
headphones (e.g. on a Walkman/Discman,
MP3 player)!
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Wear functional clothing (tight-fitting leg
warmers, cycle clips if necessary, sturdy
shoes); in darkness and in inclement
weather, also wear reflective clothing.
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When travelling in full skirts and long coats,
only ride wearing a coat guard.
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WARNING: In wet conditions, the efficacy
of the brakes and the dynamo decreases!
Adapt your cycling manoeuvres accordingly.
Accident risks:
– Cycling free-handed and hitching the
cycle to other vehicles is potentially fatal
and also prohibited.
– Cycling parallel to each other impairs the
flow of traffic; therefore, always ride single
file.
– Only the cyclist can ride on this bicycle;
no passengers allowed! (Exception: a child
on the specially-designed child seat)
