DAHON Owner Manual - Manual (Page 15)

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WARNING:
Like many mechanical devices,
a bicycle and its components
are subject to wear and tear. Different
materials and mechanisms can wear or
fatigue from stress at different rates
because they have different life cycles.
If a component’s life cycle is exceeded,
the component can suddenly fail, causing
serious injury or death to the rider.
Scratches, cracks, fraying and discoloration
are signs of stress-caused fatigue and indicate
that a part is at the end of its useful life, and
needs to be replaced. While individual
components may be covered by a warranty for
a specified period of time by the manufacturer,
there is no guarantee that the product will last
the entire term of the warranty. Product life will
rely heavily on the riding conditions and treatment
of the product. The bicycle’s warranty does not
entail that the bicycle will not get broken or last
forever--it means the bicycle is covered by
specified subject matters under the warranty.
Look at the brake pads. If they are
starting to look worn or are not properly
hitting the wheel rim squarely, please
consult your local dealer to have them
adjusted or replaced. Check the control
cables and cable housings. If there are
any signs of rust or fraying, have your
dealer replace them. Also check for
consistency between dealer to adjoining
pair of spokes on either side of each
wheel by running your thumb and index
finger over each spoke. Do they all feel
the same? If any spokes feel too loose,
have your dealer check the wheel.
Also check to make sure that all parts
and accessories are still securely fastened.
When it is time for replacement parts, be
sure to use factory authorized replacement
parts from your local authorized Dahon
dealer. Check the frame, specifically in
the area surrounding all of the tube joints;
handlebars, stem, and seatpost for parts,
be deep scratches, cracks or discoloration.
These examples are signs of stress-caused
fatigue and are an indication that it needs
to be replaced.