Diamondback 06.DB SS OM - Manual (Page 25)

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WARNING: Like any mechanical device, a bicycle and its
com po nents are subject to wear and stress. Different materials
and mech a nisms wear or fatigue from stress at different rates
and have different life cycles. If a com po nent’s life cycle is
exceeded, the component can suddenly and catastrophically
fail, causing serious injury or death to the rider. Scratches,
cracks, fraying and dis col or a tion 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 the materials and work man ship of
your bicycle or of individual components may be covered by
a warranty for a specifi ed period of time by the manufacturer,
this is no guarantee that the product will last the term of the
warranty. Product life is often related to the kind of riding you
do and to the treatment to which you subject the bicycle. The
bicycle’s warranty is not meant to suggest that the bicycle
cannot be broken or will last forever. It only means that the
bicycle is cov ered subject to the terms of the war ran ty.
5. As required: If either brake lever fails the Me chan i cal
Safety Check (Section 1.C), don’t ride the bike. Have your
dealer check the brakes.
6. Every 25 (hard off-road) to 50 (on-road) hours of riding:
Take your bike to your dealer for a complete checkup.
B. If your bicycle sustains an impact:
First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as
best you can. Seek medical help if necessary.
Next, check your bike for damage, and fi x what you can
so you can get home. Then, take your bicycle to your dealer
for a thorough check.
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WARNING: A crash or other impact can put ex traor di nary
stress on bicycle components, causing them to fatigue
prematurely. Com po nents suffering from stress fatigue can
fail suddenly and cat a stroph i cal ly, causing loss of control,
serious injury or death.