Operation Manual

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Note that the instructions may require further
explanations, depending on the experience
and/or skill of the person doing the work,
some jobs may require additional (special)
tools or supplementary instructions.
In your own interest, never do any
work unless you feel absolutely sure
about it. If in doubt, ask your MERIDA deal-
er for advice!
Before you set off, let us point out a few things
to you that are very important to us being
cyclists ourselves. Never ride without a prop-
erly adjusted helmet and take care always to
wear suitable clothing. As a minimum, you
should wear straight cut trousers and shoes
which are compatible with the pedal-system.
Always ride carefully on public roads and
observe the traffic rules so as not to endanger
yourself or others.
This manual cannot teach you how to ride.
Even a manual as big as an encyclopaedia,
could not cover all possible conditions, differ-
ent types of bikes and riders. Therefore, this
manual focuses on the bike and important
notes and warnings, not teaching you how to
ride and not teaching you the rules of traffic.
Please be aware that cycling is a hazardous
activity that requires the rider to stay in con-
trol of his or her bike at all times.
Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury
and damage. By choosing to ride a bike, you
assume the responsibility for the risk. Always
keep in mind that there are no safety devices
protecting you from injury, such as e.g. the
bodywork or the airbag of a car. Therefore,
always ride carefully and respect the other
traffic participants.
Never ride under the influence of drugs, med-
icals, alcohol or when you are tired. Do not
ride with a second person on your bike and
never ride without having your hands on the
handlebar.
Observe the legal regulations concerning off-
road cycling. These regulations may differ
in each country. Please respect nature when
riding off-road. For your own safety stay on
marked and well-maintained trails and forest
roads.
1. Introduction