User manual GIANT TWIST FREEDOM DX

[. . . ] TWIST FREEDOM DX OWNER'S MANUAL WELCOME, AND CONGRATULATIONS. . . . . . On your purchase of a new Giant Twist Freedom; the fun of pedaling your new Giant Twist Freedom is only moments away. Safety First. You should completely read through this owner's manual before you take your new Giant Twist Freedom for a spin. By doing so, you will have a greater understanding of the general operation of the various components found on your new Twist bike. Safe riding instructions are equally important and shouldn't be overlooked, so even if you are an experienced cyclist please take a moment to thoroughly read through this manual and also the standard Giant bicycle owner's manual before you ride. Off-road use, jumping or racing will put the user at risk of serious injury and death. [. . . ] Your Authorized Giant Dealer can also order a replacement battery for you. FOR EXTENDED STORAGE · If you won't be riding your Twist Freedom for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the bicycle. · Charge the battery every 3 months. Please note: · In cold weather, the riding range per charge becomes shorter. · The riding range per charge decreases as the charge/discharge cycle is repeated. · The riding range may vary depending on road or riding conditions. · The riding range decreases after prolonged use even if the number of charges is limited. 9 10 D. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS These safety precautions are provided for your benefit to protect you and those around you. Please read and follow them carefully to avoid unnecessary injury, damage to the product, or damage to other property. 3. HOW THINGS WORK It is extremely important to the performance, enjoyment and safety of you and your Twist Freedom bicycle that you understand how the features of the bicycle operate. Even if you're an experienced cyclist, you should not assume that the way things have worked on bicycles you've owned previously will operate similarly on the Twist Freedom bike. Be sure to read ­ and to understand ­ this section of the owner's manual. If you have even the slightest doubt about how any of the mechanical features of the Twist Freedom operate, talk to your Authorized Giant Dealer. caution 1. BATTERY · · · · · · Do not throw the battery into a fire. Do not connect positive and negative terminals by using metallic objects. Pouring water on the battery may result in a short-circuit and overheating of the battery. CHARGER · · · · · · Do not disassemble or modify the charger. Do not touch the charger with your skin for long periods during charging. Using the charger upside-down or stretching the cord tight may result in malfunction, fire or electric shock. Hybrid Cycling Technology provides motor assistance based on your pedaling force and speed. To engage hybrid power, turn the Power Control Switch located on the right side of the handlebar to either the "R" or "L" position. This engages the battery on either the right ("R") side of the bicycle or the left ("L"). B. POWER CONTROL SWITCH · The Power Control Switch is located on the right side of the handlebar. · When one battery has completely run down, turn the Power Control Switch to the other battery indicator. [. . . ] Larger amount of battery power is consumed as the bicycle is used under high load conditions. Select the optimum position of the gear shift and/or Assist mode depending on uphill or down hill, head-wind or tail-wind, and your physical condition. 4. RECOMMENDATION FOR CLEANING Use a soft cloth, lightly moistened with water, to wipe the dirt off all plastic and metal parts. If the internal electricalpartsbecomewet, corrosion, ashort-circuit, apower-leakorotherdamagemay occur. [. . . ]