Novara Afterburner Owner's Manual - 3. General Safety Guidelines
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GA 5639.2 Novara Afterburner Owner’s Manual ‘07 5.5" x 8.5" CM/JH/CE OTD
3. GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
A. The Basics
WARNING: Many states require specific safety devices. It is your responsibility as the lead bike rider to familiarize yourself and your
passenger with the laws of the city and/or state where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws, including properly equipping yourself
and your bike as the law requires.
1. Always wear cycling helmets that meet the latest certification standards and are appropriate for the type of riding you do. Always follow the
helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and care. Most serious bicycle injuries involve head injuries that might have been avoided if
the rider had worn an appropriate helmet.
WARNING: Failure of either the lead bike rider or passenger to wear a helmet when riding may result in serious injury or death.
2. Always do the Safety Checks (Section 2) on pg.11 before you tow the trailer cycle.
3. Do not tow children on the Afterburner who are not already able to ride a small bicycle with or without training wheels. Do not carry
children who—because they are too young, too small or have a disability—are unable to balance themselves on the seat.
4. Be thoroughly familiar with operation of the lead bicycle.
5. Be careful to keep body parts and other objects away from the sharp teeth and rings of the lead cycle’s and trailer cycle’s chains.
6. Both riders must always wear:
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Shoes that will stay on their feet and will grip the pedals. Never ride barefoot or in sandals.
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Bright, visible clothing that is not so loose that it can be tangled in the bicycle’s moving parts or snagged by objects at the side of the
road or trail.
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Protective eyewear, to protect against airborne dirt, dust and bugs — tinted when the sun is bright, clear when it’s not.
7. Ride at a speed no greater than 15 mph. Increased speed means higher risk.