SR Suntour M2025 Owner's Manual - page 20
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Chapter 1: First
NOTE:
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you don’t completely understand. Please note that not all bicycles have all
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features of your bicycle.
A. Bike Fit
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bike is not the right size, ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it.
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B. Safety First
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manufacturer’s instructions for use, adjustment and care.
GENERAL WARNING:
Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing
to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to
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proper use and maintenance. Proper use and maintenance of your bicycle
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sole responsibility of the rider.
A Special Note for Parents:
As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of
your minor child, and that includes making sure that the bicycle is properly
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you and your child have learned and understand the safe operation of the
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common sense rules of safe and responsible bicycling. As a parent, you
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ride the bicycle.
WARNING: Make sure that your child always wears an approved
bicycle helmet when riding; but also make sure that your child
understands that a bicycle helmet is for bicycling only, and must be
removed when not riding. A helmet must not be worn while playing, in
play areas, on playground equipment, while climbing trees, or at any
time while not riding a bicycle. Failure to follow this warning could
result in serious injury or death.