User manual GIANT BICYCLES HYBRID CYCLING

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL WELCOME, AND CONGRATULATIONS. . . . . . On your purchase of a new Giant Hybrid Cycling Technology bicycle; the fun of pedaling your new Giant Hybrid bicycle is only moments away. Safety First. You should completely read through this owner's manual before you take your new Giant Hybrid Cycling Technology bicycle for a spin. By doing so, you will have a greater understanding of the general operation of the various components found on your new 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. Your Hybrid Cycling Technology bicycle is intended for on-road use only. [. . . ] SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ENERGYPAK AND CHARGER caution 1. EnergyPak · · · · · · 3. HOW THINGS WORK It is extremely important to the performance of your Hybrid Cycling Technology bicycle -- and to your personal enjoyment and safety -- that you understand how the features of the bicycle operate. Even if you are an experienced cyclist, you should not assume that the way things have worked on bicycles you've owned previously will operate similarly on this Hybrid bicycle. Be sure to read and understand this section of the owner's manual. If you have even the slightest doubt how any of the mechanical features on your Hybrid bicycle operate, talk to your Authorized Giant Dealer. 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. · Do not throw the EnergyPak (battery) into a fire. Do not apply the EnergyPak to other appliances. Use only the specified charger to charge the EnergyPak. Do not disassemble or modify the EnergyPak. Do not connect positive and negative terminals by using metallic ­ or any ­ objects. Pouring water on the EnergyPak may result in a short-circuit and overheating of the EnergyPak. Soaking the EnergyPak in water may cause irreparable damage. a. HYBRID CYCLING TECHNOLOGY ­ ACTIVATING HYBRID POWER caution 2. CHARGER · · · · · · · Do not disassemble or modify the charger. Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than the EnergyPak(s) supplied. Do not subject the charger to shocks ­ such as dropping it. If the cord that goes between the charger and the EnergyPak is frayed or damaged in any way, do not use it. Do not use sockets, connectors and other wiring devices with a power source other than standard (AC 110~240 volts) power supply. When charging is finished, please unplug the charger from the electrical outlet and then detach the EnergyPak(s) from the charger. DO NOT CHARGE AN ENERGYPAK FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS!11 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · On a Hybrid bicycle powered by two EnergyPaks, when one EnergyPak has completely run down turn the Power Control Switch to the other EnergyPak indicator. [. . . ] DO NOT use chemical cleaners to wash plastic components. Chemical cleaners can causecolor-changes, distortions, scratchesorotherdamagetothefinish. D ONOTusehigh-pressurewatersprayorcompressedairtocleantheHybridCycling Technology bicycle B. AVOID LEAVING THE HYBRID CYCLING TECHNOLOGY BICYCLE OUTSIDE IN BAD WEATHER StoretheHybridCyclingTechnologybicycleinalocationwhereit'sprotectedfromrain, snow, andsun. Rainandsnowcancausepartsonthebicycletocorrode. Theultravioletraysfromthe suncan--OVERTIME--FADETHEFINISHANDCRACKRUBBERORPLASTICCOMPONENTS ON THE BICYCLE. [. . . ]