Giant DX - Manual (Page 7)

• The Power Control Switch is located on the right side
of the handlebar.
• R position: The battery on the right side of the bicycle.
• L position: The battery on the left side of the bicycle.
• When one battery has completely run down, turn the
Power Control Switch to the other battery indicator.
For example, if you’ve been riding with the Power
Control Switch at “R” and the battery as completely run
down, turn the Power Control Switch to the “L” position
to once again engage hybrid power.
• If the Twist is parked or stored with the battery in place, turn the Power Control Switch
to the “OFF” position. LEAVING THE POWER SWITCH IN THE “L” OR “R” POSITION
WHILE STORED OR PARKED WILL RESULT IN RAPID ENERGY LOSS!
• If left unattended for 5 minutes, the Twist Freedom will go into a “sleep” mode. Simply reset
the indicator on the Power Control Switch to “OFF” for 1 - 2 seconds, and then move back
to either “R” or “L” to reactivate the Twist Freedom.
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.
a. HYBRID CYCLING TECHNOLOGY
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
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.
1. BATTERY
• Do not throw the battery into a fire.
• Do not apply the battery to other appliances.
• Use only the specified charger to charge the battery.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
• Do not connect positive and negative terminals by using metallic objects.
• Keep the battery away from water. Pouring water on the battery may result in a short-circuit and
overheating of the battery.
• Do not submerge the battery. Soaking the battery in water may cause irreparable damage.
2. CHARGER
• Do not disassemble or modify the charger.
• Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than those supplied.
• Do not subject the charger to shocks – such as dropping it. Keep the charger away from water.
• Do not touch the charger with your skin for long periods during charging. Burning of the skin
may result.
• Do not cover the charger or place objects on it.
• Place the charger firmly on a flat surface. Using the charger upside-down or stretching
the cord tight may result in malfunction, fire or electric shock.
3. CHARGER & BATTERY
• ALWAYS REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE TWIST FREEDOM FOR CHARGING! DO NOT
CHARGE THE BATTERY WHILE IT’S ON THE BIKE!
• Do not short-circuit the terminals by allowing them to contact metal objects.
• Do not apply pressure to the cord or the plug. Placing heavy objects on the cord or the plug may
result in electric shock or fire.
• Be sure to insert the plug fully into the electrical outlet.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
• Keep the charger and battery out of reach of children or pets.
• Do not attempt to use another brand or model of charger to charge the battery.
• Do not use the charging plug and/or the power source plug when they are dusty. Clean both with a
dry cloth.
• To remove a power cord from a socket, do not pull the power cord. Always pull the plug.
• Do not use damaged components such as a cracked or dented charger or battery, a frayed power
cord, or a damaged plug. If the cord that goes between the charger and the battery is frayed or
damaged in any way, do not use it. See your Authorized Giant Dealer for replacement components.
• 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
batteries from the charger. DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERIES FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS!
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3. HOW THINGS WORK