Giant Model Year 2002 owner manual

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Inspect the battery periodically for cracks, unusual residue, or other abnormal appearance. Do not use a battery with cracks or breaks in the casing.

Do not attempt to use the Twist’s battery as a power supply for anything other than a Lafree Twist.

Always pull the charging cable gently. To remove a cable from a socket, pull the plug, don’t pull the cable.

Use the genuine Lafree Twist charger to charge the battery.

Charger

DANGER:

Please note that improper handling poses a high risk of fatal accidents, serious injury or damage to the product and property.

Do not short-circuit the charger’s plugs and sockets by using metallic objects.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the charger. There are no parts inside the charger that you can service. If you suspect a problem, take the charger to your authorised Lafree dealer.

Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than genuine Lafree Twist batteries (Ni-MH 24V/130Ah). Overheating, fire or electric shock may be the result.

Do not subject the charger to shocks, e.g. by dropping. Do not expose the charger to liquids.

Do not use a damaged charger or components (e.g. charger casing, cable, plug). (Electric shock, short-circuit or fire may be the result).

Do not touch a plug with wet hands (electric shock may be the result).

Do not apply too much pressure to the cables or the plugs.

(e.g. squeezing the cable between a wall and a window frame, or placing heavy objects on the cable or the plug: that may result in an electric shock or fire).

Keep the charger out of reach of children or pets (electric shock or injury may be the result).

Be sure that the plug is completely inserted into an electric point (if not, an electric shock and overheating may be the result, possibly causing fire).

Do not use the charging plug and/or the plug for a power source when they are dusty. Moisture absorbed by the dust may conduct electricity, causing fire.

Pull out the power source plug and clean it with a dry cloth.

Do not apply voltage other than the rated value to the charger. Do not use sockets, connectors and other wiring devices with a power source other than standard AC 220~230 volts.

Overheating, fire or electric shock may be the result.

Do not touch the charger with the same part of your skin for a long time during charging.

Skin may burn, as the external temperature of the charger during charging may become 40°C - 60°C.

Do not place the charger in an unstable position.

Using the charger upside-down or stretching the cable tight may result in malfunction, fire or electric shock.

Place the charger firmly on a flat surface.

Do not cover the charger or put things on it. Overheating or fire may be the result.

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

After some time, depending on the number the battery is charged and the way it is treated, your battery reaches its end of life. At that moment, the battery loses its capacity very fast and cannot be recovered by refresh-charging.

Regulations for battery disposal may differ from country to country.

The battery shall be disposed in a way friendly to our environment. So, don’t simply put it down the garbage, but return it to your authorised Lafree dealer. He will take care of the disposal and can directly order a new battery for you.

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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 Riding safely and responsibly BasicsRules of the road 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