Kalkhoff Bosch Active Line Original User Manual - 1 Safety
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Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0
1 Safety
The User Manual contains the following symbols that
denote dangers or important information.
WARNING
regarding possible physical injury, increased
risk of falls or other injuries.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
or special information on using the Pedelec.
NOTE
regarding possible damage to property or the
environment.
1.1 General
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If children are present, keep a close eye on them,
especially if there is a possibility they could
insert objects into the motor through apertures
in the housing. This poses the danger of fatal
electric shock.
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If risk-free operation of your Pedelec cannot be
assumed, take it out of operation and make sure
it cannot be used until you have it checked by a
specialist cycle shop. Risk-free use is no longer
possible if live parts or the battery shows signs
of damage.
If you wish to make any adjustments to the ride char-
acteristics of your Pedelec, please consult your spe-
cialist cycle shop.
1.2 Statutory requirements
The Pedelec, like all other bikes, must comply with
the national regulations for road safety. Please ob-
serve the relevant explanations and general informa-
tion provided in the General User Manual (CD).
These statutory requirements apply for a Pedelec:
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The motor is designed only to provide pedal-
ling assistance, i.e. it can only “assist” the rider
when he/she turns the pedals.
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The average motor output must not exceed 250 W.
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As the speed increases, the rate at which the
motor output reduces must also increase more
intensely.
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The motor must switch off once the bike reaches
a speed of 25 km/h.
1.2.1 Meaning for the rider
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You do not legally have to wear a helmet. Howev-
er, in the interest of your own safety, you should
never
ride without a helmet.
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You do not legally have to have a driving licence.
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You do not legally have to have insurance.
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No age restriction applies for a Pedelec.
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The regulations governing the use of cycle paths
are the same as for normal bikes.
These regulations apply to you wherever you are in
the European Union. It is possible that different regu-
lations exist in other countries, also inside the EU in