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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HELMET
WARNINGS
No helmet can guarantee total safety in an accident.
To guarantee the degree of protection for which it has been designed, the helmet must
retention system comfortably but securely fastened, it should not be possible to remove the
helmet from the head. The chin strap must be positioned under the chin and tightened so
that it remains in tension at all times during use of the helmet; the law requires that the
helmet must be correctly fastened at all times.
pose. Do not drill holes or make cuts in the shell. Do not modify the helmet or its com-
ponents in any way, as this weakens the structure and risks compromising its ability to
protect. For the same reason, do not paint the helmet, do not attach stickers, do not use
aggressive cleaning products and other solvents.
The helmet is designed to absorb impact through partial destruction of the shell and of the
internal components. Damage to the helmet may not be visible. Replace the helmet imme-
diately if it has sustained an impact, even slight.
The inner shell and the padding are essential to guarantee the protective properties of the
helmet.
The helmet tends to age with time and use: we recommend replacing the helmet when its
components show evident signs of deterioration, such as cracks, rust, discomfort, compo-
nents in a bad state of repair.
In any case, we recommend replacing the helmet after 5 years from purchase.
whether the product is suitable, consult the helmet's user and maintenance booklet.
Some helmet models are provided standard both with a transparent visor and an internal
sunshield with low luminous transmittance. When lowered, this sunshield cannot be used
visibility)
must be carried out with the vehicle stopped.
valid for the Australian market).
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RETENTION SYSTEM
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See 7) Retention system with micrometric adjustment
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See 8 _ N.B. BUTTONS/VELCRO POSITIONED ON THE RETENTION SYSTEM ARE NOT FASTEN-
INGS BUT ONLY PREVENT FLAPPING: THEY MUST NOT BE USED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO
FASTENING THE STRAP.
WARNINGS – BEFORE STARTING TO RIDE
Always remember to put your helmet on and fasten it correctly. Never wear scarves under
the retention system or hats under the helmet. The helmet must be put on and adjusted with
the vehicle stopped. Periodically check the condition of use of the helmet and any compo-
In particular, carefully check:
- the surface of the helmet, to exclude the presence of cracks;
- the condition of the strap and correct operation of the retention system;
- the condition of the padding and of the buttons/systems that fasten it to the helmet;
- the visor, to exclude scratches and ensure perfect visibility;
- correct operation of the visor mechanism.
from the surrounding environment. Make sure you can still hear sounds such as horns and
emergency sirens and correctly evaluate the impact of the helmet on your perception of
external conditions.
Be prepared for sudden changes in weather conditions that may occur while riding and
drop in temperature or rain, poor visibility when driving through tunnels, etc.).
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HELMET
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