User Manual

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Operation
Shift System - continued
CAUTION: Do not force the shift levers. Shift only when pedaling forward and without
strong force. Do not backpedal. Backpedaling can cause the chain to come o the sprockets.
Backpedaling and shifting while not pedaling can damage the sprockets and stretch the
cable wire.
There is no “correct gear” in which to ride the bicycle. The “correct gear” is the one that is
comfortable to you.
To select a gear or sprocket combination while riding:
1. While pedaling, shift the chain onto di erent front and rear sprocket combinations.
2. You will feel a di erence in the rhythm and ease of pedaling.
3. Shift the chain to the gear that allows you to pedal at a rhythm and e ort that is
comfortable to you.
4. When riding uphill or against the wind, you may wish to keep the chain on the smallest
front sprocket
A
and shift the chain on the rear sprocket cluster
B
.
THESE ARE THE LOWER GEAR COMBINATIONS:
B
A
C
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• They allow you to pedal easier and at a faster rhythm, but with less distance traveled per
pedal revolution.
• For the best performance in this case, do not use the smallest rear sprocket
C
.
• When riding downhill or with the wind, you may wish to keep the chain on the largest
front sprocket
D
and shift the chain on the rear sprocket cluster.
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Charging the Drive Battery:
WARNINGS:
• All large Li-Ion batteries are a potential  re
risk and should be charged in a safe place,
preferably outside or in the middle of a
garage  oor.
• Never charge a lithium battery unsuper-
vised inside a house or building.
• Only an adult who has read and under-
stands the safety warnings should handle,
charge or recharge of the battery.
• See other Battery Warnings in this manual.
• Check the drive battery and charger (sup-
ply cord, connector) for wear and damage
before charging. Do not charge the battery
if damage has occurred. Only replace with
the same type and voltage rechargeable
battery and charger supplied by the manu-
facturer.
• Only use the rechargeable battery (or
equivalent replacement) and charger supplied with your vehicle.
• The drive battery should be charged when depleted, or if not used regularly, once a month.
Failure to charge the battery as directed will cause permanent damage to the battery and
will void the warranty.
• Charge only when battery has cooled to room temperature after a ride.
STEPS:
IMPORTANT!
Before using the unit for the  rst time fully charge the Battery.
Battery Charger will shut o when Battery is fully charged, but never charge
longer than 12 hours.
NOTE: Your e-Bike Li-Ion Battery can be charged either installed in the bike or
removed.
1. Turn power switch OFF.
2. Open Charging Port
A
.
3. Plug Charger plug into unit Charging Port
B
.
4. Plug Charger into Wall outlet.
5. When battery is fully charged, un-plug
charger from the wall outlet and disconnect
from charger port.
NOTES:
• The charger may feel warm during the charg-
ing. If excessively hot, unplug and replace.
• This product has charging protection: When
charging, all functions are turned OFF.
• Battery Charge Level and ON/OFF Switch
C
.
B
C
A
Operation