Operating Your Bosch Drive System; Getting Ready To Ride - Bosch BDU314Y Owner's Manual

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Operating your Bosch Drive System

Read and understand all safety warnings and in-
structions. Failure to follow the below warnings
could result in death or serious injury.
Protect others from death or serious injury. Pre-
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vent unauthorized use. Always remove battery
from the bicycle when not in use and store in a se-
cure location. Failure to secure your bicycle from
unauthorized use can result in death or serious in-
jury to others.
Read and understand the influences on the oper-
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ating range when planning your ride (see "Influ-
ences on range", page English – 11).
Before your first ride
Check your bicycle owner's manual for important in-
formation about the bike components, such as the
brakes, pedals, gears, gear shifting, etc.
WARNING
If you have an impairment or disability such as a
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visual impairment, hearing impairment, physical
impairment, cognitive/language impairment, or
a seizure disorder, consult your physician be-
fore using this product.
To reduce the risk of serious injury related to ex-
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ercise, take the following precautions before
use: Do not overexert yourself. Use of the Bosch
Drive System requires varying amounts of physical
activity.
Consult a doctor before using the device if you have
any medical condition or issue that affects your ability
to safely perform physical activities, or if you:
– are or may be pregnant
– have heart, respiratory, back, joint, or other ortho-
pedic conditions
– have high blood pressure
– have difficulty with physical exercise
– have been instructed to restrict physical activity
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Getting Ready to Ride

Riding a Bosch drive system equipped bicycle
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capable of speeds up to 20 mph requires profi-
ciency in the activity of road cycling. This prod-
uct can allow you to achieve speeds greater than
you may be used to achieving without the aid of mo-
tor assistance. It also may allow for riding longer
periods of time at a higher speed. Higher speed re-
sults in higher forces if a crash occurs. Control your
bicycle at all times. Your risk of death or serious in-
jury increases with both speed and age.
The following are required for safe use of this prod-
uct:
– Knowledge of the laws/safety guidelines/rules of
road cycling (riding safely)
– Ability to operate and control a standard road bike
– Experienced rider who is actively riding
– Capable, comfortable and confident riding safely at
speed up to 20 mph
– Your bike should match your riding style, be prop-
erly adapted to the dimensions of your body, and
be well maintained.
Do not use this product under the influence of
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drugs and/or alcohol.
While riding, do not become distracted by the
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onboard computer and always remain alert to all
riding conditions. The on-board computer should
only be used in a stationary and safe start-up posi-
tion. Utilize the operating unit to change motor as-
sistance levels while riding.
Check your bicycle manual for maximum riding
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weight of your bicycle. Overloading your bicycle
can result in component failure which can result in
death or serious injury. Typically maximum riding
weight is defined by the sum of the rider's weight
plus the weight of any luggage.
WARNING
Bosch eBike Systems