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Safety and Usage Instructions1. Purpose of the Document2. Signal Words and Symbols3. Intended Use4. Improper use5. Residual Risks6. General Safety Rules7. Personal Protective Equipment8. Changes to the Product9. Behavior after an Accident or Fall10. User Responsibility11. Additional Documents12. Contact

Safety and Usage Instructions

MUSTcycle OTIVAO Adventure Bike

1. Purpose of the Document

These safety and usage instructions inform about the essential dangers when using the MUSTcycle OTIVAO Adventure Bike.

They do not replace the operating manual.

Before first use, all supplied documents must be read and observed in full.

Failure to observe these instructions can lead to serious injuries or death.

2. Signal Words and Symbols

The technical documents from MUSTcycle use the following signal words:

DANGER

Indicates an immediately dangerous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that may result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTE

Indicates important information to avoid property damage or functional impairment.

3. Intended Use

The MUSTcycle OTIVAO Adventure Bike has been developed for sporty use in alpine terrain.

The intended use includes, in particular:

  • sporty trail descents on natural paths,
  • alpine hiking and mountain trails, as far as their use is permitted,
  • paved and unpaved forest and gravel paths,
  • the transport of the bike on foot with the intended carrying system,
  • the use within the technical limits described in the operating manual.

The OTIVAO is designed for a controlled riding style. The riding style should always be adapted to one's own abilities, the terrain conditions, and the weather conditions.

4. Improper use

Use outside the intended area of application is not permitted.

This includes in particular:

  • jumps or drops, where both wheels lose contact with the ground,
  • bike park operation,
  • downhill racing or comparable competitions,
  • freeride or slopestyle use,
  • riding on artificially created jumps or obstacle courses,
  • exceeding the maximum permissible system weight,
  • use with damaged or worn components,
  • use of components not approved by MUSTcycle,
  • modifications to load-bearing or safety-relevant components,
  • use contrary to the specifications of the operating manual.

WARNING

Using jumps, drops, or in the bike park can lead to significant overloads of the frame and suspension components. This can cause components to fail and result in serious or fatal injuries.

Damage resulting from improper use is excluded from warranty and guarantee.

5. Residual Risks

Despite careful design and manufacturing, residual risks cannot be completely excluded.

This includes in particular:

  • Falls
  • Collisions
  • Material failure due to extraordinary loads
  • Weather influences
  • Rockfall
  • Risk of falling in alpine terrain
  • User error
  • Pinching at moving parts

These residual risks are inherent to the sport and can occur even with proper use.

6. General Safety Rules

The product may only be used if it is in technically flawless condition.

The product must not be used if

  • there are cracks,
  • deformations,
  • unusual noises,
  • loose parts,
  • damaged brakes or
  • other safety-relevant defects

are detected.

In case of doubts about operational safety, use must be stopped immediately.

7. Personal Protective Equipment

MUSTcycle recommends wearing at least the following during each ride:

  • appropriate bicycle helmet,
  • gloves,
  • sturdy footwear.

Depending on the area of use, the following are additionally recommended:

  • knee protectors,
  • elbow protectors,
  • back protector,
  • safety glasses.

8. Changes to the Product

Changes to safety-relevant components can significantly impair operational safety.

In particular, the following are not permitted:

  • Welding,
  • Drilling,
  • Milling,
  • Straightening,
  • Changes to the geometry,
  • Changes to the spring travel,
  • Use of non-approved components,
  • Unauthorized repairs to load-bearing components.

Such changes are made solely at the user's risk and may lead to the expiration of the warranty.

9. Behavior after an Accident or Fall

After any accident, fall, or extraordinary load event, the product must be carefully checked for damage.

If there are doubts about operational safety, the product must not be used further.

Before reusing, an inspection by MUSTcycle or an authorized service workshop is required.

10. User Responsibility

The user is responsible for,

  • using the product as intended,
  • observing all safety and usage instructions,
  • adhering to the operating manual,
  • having maintenance work carried out according to the operating manual,
  • regularly checking the product for safe condition.

11. Additional Documents

These safety and usage instructions are part of the product documentation.

Additionally, the following documents should be noted:

  • Operating manual
  • Warranty and service conditions
  • Maintenance instructions
  • if applicable, assembly instructions for individual components

12. Contact

MUSTcycle System Technology

E-mail: jmu@mustcycle.at

Web: www.mustcycle.at