Giant Model Year 2002 owner manual Contents

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Contents:

 

1. Read this manual !

3

1.1

Trademarks

3

1.2

Approval and conformity

3

2. What it’s called

4

2.2

Battery and charger

5

2.3

Handlebar and stem

5

2.4

Position of the serial numbers

5

3. Fit and safety

7

3.1 Fit

7

3.2

Saddle position

8

3.3

Handlebar height and angle

9

3.4

Safety equipment

9

 

3.4.1 Lights

9

 

3.4.2 Reflectors

10

 

3.4.3 Helmet

10

3.5 Mechanical safety checks

10

 

3.5.1 Nuts & bolts

10

 

3.5.2 Tyres & wheels

10

 

3.5.3 Brakes

11

 

3.5.4 Quick-releases

11

 

3.5.5 Handlebar and saddle alignment

11

4. Riding safely and responsibly

12

4.1

The basics

12

4.2

Rules of the road

12

4.3

Wet weather riding

12

4.4

Night riding

12

5. Battery and charger operation

13

5.1

Battery detachment, charging & installation

13

 

5.1.1 General

13

 

5.1.2 Detachment, charging, installation

13

 

5.1.3 Refresh charging

15

 

5.1.4 Energy indicator

17

 

5.1.5 Battery capacity, range and charging time

18

 

5.1.6 Range

18

5.2

Storage & transportation

19

 

To store the battery

19

 

Transportation of Lafree Twist

19

5.3

Care & maintenance

19

 

Battery

19

 

Charger

20

5.4

Battery disposal: what to do with the battery when it’s useless

20

6. How things work

21

6.1

General

21

6.2

Power control switch

21

6.3

Front wheel quick release

22

 

6.3.1 General

22

 

6.3.2 Adjusting the quick-release mechanism

22

 

6.3.3 Front wheel secondary retention devices

23

 

6.3.4 Removing a quick-release front wheel

23

 

6.3.5 Installing a quick-release front wheel

24

6.4

Brakes

24

 

How brakes work

24

6.5

Gear changing

25

 

6.5.1 What the gears are for

25

 

6.5.2 Shifting gears

25

6.6

Tyres and inner tubes

25

 

6.6.1 Tyres

25

 

6.6.2 Tyre air valves

25

6.7

Lighting system

26

6.8 Lock

26

6.9

Kick stand

26

6.10 Luggage carrier

27

7. Transportation of Lafree Twist

27

8. Service & maintenance

27

8.1

General

27

8.2

Service & maintenance schedule

28

8.3

Tightening torque

30

9. Precautions and procedures

31

9.1

Emergency equipment and knowledge

31

9.2

If you get a flat tyre

31

9.3 If you break a spoke

32

9.4 If you crash

32

10. Comfort & performance accessories

32

11. Dealer service

33

11.1 About your dealer

33

11.2 Guarantee regulations of Lafree Europe

33

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Contents Lafree Twist Model Year JuneContents Approval and conformity Read this manualTrademarks What it’s called GeneralBattery and charger Handlebar and stemPosition of the serial numbers Fit and safety FitSaddle position Safety equipment Handlebar height and angleMechanical safety checks Page Rules of the road Riding safely and responsiblyBasics Wet weather ridingBattery and charger operation Battery detachment, charging & installationDo not Push the Refresh Button on Charger Page Push the Refresh Button on Charger Refresh-charging Page Storage & transportation Care & maintenanceShort summary of recommendations for a high range Page General Power control switch How things workFront wheel quick release Page Brakes Gear changing Tyres and inner tubesKick stand Lighting systemLock Luggage carrier Service & maintenanceTransportation of Lafree Twist Service & maintenance schedule See fig Tightening torque If you get a flat tyre Precautions and proceduresEmergency equipment and knowledge If you crash Comfort & performance accessoriesIf you break a spoke About your dealer Dealer serviceGuarantee regulations of Lafree Europe