Operation

Operate the brakes as follows:

-Squeeze the brake lever on the handlebar

-The brake lever pulls on a cable that is attached to the brake

-The brake squeezes the rim between two brake shoes.

Operate the brakes by slowly and continuously squeezing both brake levers until you feel the braking action. Make a habit of always using both brakes to stop the bicycle. You will stop in the shortest distance by using both brakes.

WARNING: If you do not obey the following instructions, injury to the rider or to others can occur:

-Before you ride the bicycle for the first time, check and adjust the brakes as written in the “Adjustments” section. Then test the brakes and practice using them at low speed in a large and level area that is free of obstructions.

-When correctly used, the brake system is very effective. But, if you apply the front brake too strongly, you can be thrown off the bicycle. Make a habit of always using both brakes to stop the bicycle.

-Always try to brake while going in a straight line. If you must brake while turning; when the pavement is wet; or if the pavement is covered with sand, gravel, or leaves, start to brake sooner than normal and apply the brakes intermittently to reduce the chance of skidding.

-If the rims are wet, start to brake sooner than normal because a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary.

-Be careful when riding downhill or at a high speed because as your speed increases, a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary. Slow for curves because too much speed can force you to make a turn that is too wide.

-Keep wax, oil, grease, etc. off the rims and the brake shoes. These lubricants will reduce brake performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary.

-Check and adjust the brakes the first time they do not stop the bicycle quickly and smoothly, do not stop the bicycle as well as they have in the past, or if either brake lever can touch the grip.