MAGURA MT Series User Manual

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afety

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On the road

Danger of accident due to component failure.

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Before.each.ride,.make.sure.that.the.quick.release.or.screw.system.on.
your.wheels.is.fitted.correctly.and.that.your.wheels.will.not.work.loose.

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Before.each.trip,.make.sure.your.wheels.move.freely.and.do.not.con-
tact.the.brake.pads.at.any.point.

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Before.each.ride,.make.sure.that.the.handlebar.and.stem.are.correctly.
fitted.and.will.not.twist.

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Before.each.ride,.make.sure.that.your.brakes.operate.correctly.–.the.
pressure.point.must.be.clearly.perceptible.and.does.not.change.when.
the.brake.lever.is.pulled.

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Before.each.trip,.make.sure.that.your.brakes.are.not.damaged.in.any.
way,.including.with.the.brake.lever.pulled.(e..g..traces.of.oil,.cracks,.
etc.).

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Before.each.ride,.make.sure.that.the.disc.brake.rotors.and.the.brake.
pads.have.not.reached.their.wear.limits.and.are.free.from.lubricating.
substances.(oil,.grease,.silicone,.wax,.etc.)..Never.use.brake.pads.
contaminated.with.oil.or.grease.-.not.even.after.attempting.to.clean.
them.

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After.each.crash,.check.your.brake.for.damage.and.make.sure.it.oper-
ates.correctly.

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Never.use.your.brake.if.damage.(e..g..traces.of.oil,.cracks,.etc.).is.
.visible,.you.can.hear.unusual.noises.or.if.you.have.any.doubts.about.its.
integrity..In.this.case,.have.your.brake.checked.in.a.specialist.bicycle.
workshop.or.directly.by.MAGURA.Service.

Danger of accident due to improper behaviour or improper equipment

during riding.

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Always.match.your.speed.to.the.current.road,.weather.conditions.and.
the.total.weight...
Particularly.in.wet.conditions.and.a.high.total.weight.(e.g..trailers),.your.

braking.distance.will.be.significantly.increased.–.always.ride.cautiously.
and.be.ready.to.brake.

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Always.use.the.front.and.rear.wheel.brakes.simultaneously.

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Always.observe.the.traffic.regulations.in.the.country.where.you.are.
riding.(lighting,.reflectors,.etc.).

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When.riding,.always.wear.a.high.quality.(e.g..ANSI.certified),.un-
damaged.cycling.helmet.and.clothing.that.fits.snugly.but.does.not.
impair.your.actions.

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Only.ride.your.bicycle.if.you.are.in.good.physical.condition.and.your.
bicycle.and.all.of.its.components.are.in.perfect.working.order.

Transport & Storage

Danger of accident due to damaged components.

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Always.place.the.transport.device.between.the.brake.pads.when.the.
wheel.is.removed.–.do.not.pull.the.brake.lever.if.the.transport.device.is.
not.in.position.

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Make.sure.that.brake.hoses.cannot.be.kinked.when.you.pack.your.
bicycle.

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Do.not.store.your.MAGURA.brake.at.ambient.temperatures.below.
-15.°C.(5.°F).and.above.55.°C.(131.°F).

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It.is.not.necessary.to.drain.your.MAGURA.brake.before.transporting.it.
by.air.

Protection of the environment

Dispose of used lubricants and oil correctly and in accordance with the

legal requirements – never discard them in the sewage system or in the

ground.

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