Burley HP 4489 VII. Safety Guidelines

Burley Nomad Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual

VII. Safety Guidelines

Bicycling with a trailer is different from bicycling without one, in ways which aren’t

always obvious. It is therefore essential that you read and understand all of the

following safety guide lines—in addition to the warnings and instructions in the

previous sections—prior to using your trailer. Before loaning your trailer to others,

make sure they too un der stand its proper, safe use. Contact your dealer or Burley if

any of these in struc tions are unclear.

Bicycling with a trailer, and bicycling in general, can be hazardous.

Failure to observe any of section “VII. Safety Guidelines” could

result in ac ci dent and serious injury or death.

Use a bicycle which is in good working condition, with good brakes. A frequent

safety check of your bicycle is essential. Inspect and maintain your trailer as out lined

in section “VIII. Safety Check lists” of this manual. Have your Burley dealer maintain

and inspect your bicycle and trailer if you are not qualiﬁ ed to do so.

Do not overload the trailer. Maximum trailer load limit is 100 lbs. When placing cargo

into the trailer, keep the load centered or forward of the axle. Pack the load as low as

possible and make sure items cannot shift around.

Be cause of the trailer’s additional weight, a bicycle pulling a trailer will be slower to

start up and stop, and because of its length it requires more time to cross streets or

paths. Your entire vehicle is heavier and less responsive. This means you should think

further ahead in an tic i pat ing stops, turns, and starts. Note that your trailer extends

out further on the left; allow for this difference when turning, passing pedestrians, or

ap proach ing ob sta cles (like posts on bike paths). We recommend you spend some

time ex per i ment ing with a loaded trailer in an uncongested area to become fa mil iar

with how your heavier, long er vehicle responds.