Operation Manual

Balance bikeResidual risks
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CAUTION
Missing safety elements.
Risk of injury!
x Before every ride, check that all safety elements such as
protective caps on nuts, the bumpers on the handlebar stem
and the ends of the handlebar grips are properly fitted and
undamaged.
CAUTION
Malfunction of the balance bike due to improper additions or
alterations to the bike or incorrect accessories.
Risk of accident and injury!
x Have your dealer carry out alterations to the balance bike.
x Only have original accessories fitted.
x Do not have any accessories with sharp edges fitted.
3 Residual risks
Even if all safety notes and warnings are observed, using the balance bike still entails
unforeseeable risks such as:
– The child being distracted due to childish curiosity and interest in their surroundings
– Overestimation of the child’s riding ability
– Incorrect behaviour by other road users
– Unforeseeable road conditions e.g. slipperiness due to black ice
– Component breakage or failure due to unforeseeable material defects or material
fatigue.
x Check the balance bike for material defects or fatigue before every ride.
x Have the balance bike checked by your dealer for damage and breakage after a fall
or accident.