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SAFE RIDING RECOMMENDATIONS
Good Sense Safety Tips
Whether you use your bicycle for business or pleasure riding, your safety should always be your #1 concern. Here are some of the general common sense rules you should observe:
ALWAYS WEAR A SAFETY HELMET - In a work place, we recommend wearing a helmet or hard hat while riding your bicycle. Make sure your helmet meets or exceeds ANSI and Snell safety standards. Look for standard certification label inside the helmet. RIDING WITHOUT A HELMET MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
KNOW ALL THE COMPONENTS OF THE BICYCLE AND THEIR FUNCTION - In the next section of this manual, we have listed all the components and their functions. Read this section and familiarize yourself with these parts.
LEARN BIKE RIDING THOROUGHLY BEFORE RIDING ON A PUBLIC ROAD OR STREET - Riding a bicycle requires balancing and coordination skills. You need to learn the basic concept of riding and familiarize yourself with special handling and riding techniques that are unique to this type of bicycle. Due to weight and size of these models, the condition of the surface on which you ride your bicycle affects the performance of your bicycle. You must learn to handle the bicycle in different surface conditions. Try riding the bicycle in low speed, steering the handlebar and experiencing the performance in different maneuvers.
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH LOCAL AND STATE LAWS AND ORDINANCES - If you plan to ride your bicycle on the streets or public trails or bike routes, you must learn about the laws regulating bicycle riding as well as minimum safety equipment required. Most states and cities require the use of hand signals by all bicycle riders. Learn these signals and use them every time you are riding on a road or street.
ALWAYS RIDE SINGLE FILE ON A ROAD OR STREET.
If you plan to use bicycle in a work place where other workers and vehicles are present, we recommend you install safety devices such as horn, light, bell, mirror, and safety flag. Depending on the situation, you may need one or more of these safety devices so that you can alert others of your presence. Please contact your HUSKY dealer if you need more information on safety accessories.
CHECK YOUR BICYCLE BEFORE YOU RIDE to make sure it is in good working condition. Check the air pressure, ride the bike for a few minutes and check the brakes and other safety equipment.
NEVER USE HEADPHONES OR DEVICES THAT MAY IMPAIR YOUR HEARING ABILITY WHILE RIDING A BIKE - In many states it is illegal to use headphones while riding a bicycle.
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SAFE RIDING AT NIGHT
We do not recommend riding your bicycle at night. If you have to ride at night, please follow these rules:
LIGHTS - You should equip your bicycle with a high quality bicycle head light for the front, usually mounted on the handle bar, and a blinking red light mounted on the rear, normally below the saddle.
REFLECTORS - Your bicycle is equipped with a set of reflectors, mounted on the front and rear as well as on the wheel spokes. Your bicycle should reflect light from all directions. Make sure your reflectors are clean and mounted correctly. Please refer to Standard Parts and Component section of this Manual for more information about the reflectors. Your bicycle also comes with
REFLECTIVE GEAR - We recommend you use additional reflective gear such as reflective safety vest, reflective helmet, or safety flag. Always wear light color apparel when riding at night.
Remember, the objective is to see and be seen at distance when riding at night.
SAFETY FLAGS - Safety flags are excellent for riding in high traffic areas. Mounted on the rear axle and extending about 6 feet above the ground, they allow others to spot a rider from far distance. Safety flags are available at your HUSKY dealers.
SAFE RIDING IN WET CONDITIONS
You never know when you may get caught in a rainstorm or an afternoon summer shower. If you ride your bicycle in your work place, you may run into wet or slippery spots from time to time. Here are a few tips to help make riding in wet or slick condition safer:
RIDE SLOWER - Your brakes performance is greatly reduced in wet conditions. Lower speed helps you control the bike if you have to make a sudden brake. If you live in an area where there is frequent rain or showers, you may want to consult with your bicycle dealer about using tires more suitable for wet conditions.
SPECIAL NOTE ON REAR COASTER BRAKE - Your bicycle is equipped with a rear coaster brake (foot brake). It is important that you minimize the chances of your foot slipping off the pedal when braking. Do not ride in standing position in wet condition. Wearing shoes with non- slip rubber soles or use of
ENHANCE YOUR HANDLEBAR GRIP - The handlebar is the primary control component of your bicycle and you must be sure you have a firm
