SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Follow the fitting instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions can lead
to personal injuries and material
damage.
If you are not sure about correct fitting, ask your dealer or the manufacturer for
further information. Neither the manufacturer nor dealer are liable for damages
which are due to improper use or fitting.
Check the bicycle carrier and the load regularly: you are required to do so and
may be held liable in case of damage.
NOTE
The legal regulations and provisions on the transport of goods on the back
of your vehicle apply when driving with a mounted bicycle carried.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to changed vehicle driving
characteristics.
Driving with the bicycle carrier fitted will affect the driving characteristics
of your vehicle.
Adjust your speed to the new driving characteristics.
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Never exceed a speed of 120 km/h.
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Avoid sudden and jerky steering movements.
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Remember that your vehicle is longer than usual.
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WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to overloading.
Exceeding the max. carrying capacity of the bicycle carrier or the
permissible bearing load of the trailer coupling or the permissible overall
weight can lead to serious accidents.
Observe the information on the max. carrying capacity, permissible
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bearing load and permissible overall weight of your vehicle. Never
exceed these specifications.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to loss of the bicycles.
Carrying bicycles without using the safety straps can lead to accidents.
Before the start of every journey, check the correct and firm
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attachment of the strap around the bikes and the frame holder bracket
of the carrier.
Before the start of every journey, check the correct and firm
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attachment of both straps around the front wheel, and the strap around
the rear wheel of the bicycle.
Tighten the straps if necessary.
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Before the start of every journey, check that the straps are not worn or
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damaged.
Worn or damaged straps must be replaced with undamaged straps
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before the start of the journey. The straps used must be approved by
Tradekar Benelux BV.
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