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Safety instructions
•Before starting your journey, it is essential to check that the drawbar, the wheels, and all plug
connections are securely in place.
•Only use the trailer in case no damage has been found before use. Especially check the tension
straps for damages and proper seat.
•The use of a trailer modifies the handling of a bicycle; therefor:
◦Do not make too sharp turns. The trailer is always slightly dislocated inwards, and there is
a risk of it getting stuck on obstacles, e.g., the pavement.
◦While making turns, the speed needs to be reduced to prevent the trailer from tipping over.
◦Try to avoid braking while making turns for the unbraked mass of the trailer forces the rear
wheel outwards. With too high a charge, the team might become ungovernable.
◦Strong brakes on the towing bike are a must.
◦Do not turn about the bicycle-trailer team on one and the same spot, for too low a turning
radius might damage the drawbar.
Attention! The lower the total weight of the rider and bike, the easier it is for the rear wheel to break
away sideways when braking. Therefore, make sure to govern the bicycle in an appropriate manner in
case the total weight is not high enough.
Loading and unloading
•Heavy objects should be charged as deeply as possible inside the trailer and over the axles.
•Make sure that the charge is well secured to prevent it from shifting during your ride.
•The maximum capacity is 65 kg.
•Do not use flexible straps to secure the charge. It is recommended to use appropriate lashing
straps.
•The safe seat of the charge absolutely needs to be checked before starting. When driving on
unmade roads, you should check the charge several times for it being securely fixed.
Attention! Make sure that the weight of the objects to be transported is evenly distributed. Too high a
load in the rear part of the trailer might shift the centre of gravity of the trailer to the rear. Too high a load
in the front part of the trailer will stress the clutch and rear axle of the bicycle. If charged inappropriately,
the trailer risks to tilt over.
Safety equipment
As an example, the following information give you a little overview of the safety equipment required by
German and Austrian legislation. However, read up on possible regulations in your respective country
deviating from those stated and safety precautions being necessary when using a bicycle trailer.
The German legislation defines the following safety equipment and features:
The lights of a trailer are defined by para. 67a of the federal Road Traffic Licensing Regulations
(Straßenverkehrszulassungsordnung, StVZO). As for entire bicycles, trailers can only be equipped with
approved components. These have a certification mark issued by German Federal Motor Transport
Authority (Kraftfahrtbundesamt, KBA) and consisting of a wavy line and three to five digits. As for entire
bicycles, the lights of a trailer must not be covered. The set equipment comprises at least:
•in general:
otwo red category “Z” cat’s-eyes with a max. distance of 20 cm from the outer edge,
owith effect to both sides,
▪ringlike reflector strips fixed to the wheel or felloe
▪or reflecting spokes (all spokes!)
▪or reflecting spoke sleeves fixed to every spoke
▪or a minimum of two yellow spoke reflectors mounted to every wheel and shifted
by 180°;
