Bell Sports BELL Trailrider Helmet User's Manual
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1. TRAILRIDAIR COURAGE FOR YOUR HEAD PLEASE READ CAREFULLY HELMET USE This helmet is intended only for pedal cyclists skateboarders rollerskaters or in line skating It is not designed for motor vehicle use or other sports This helmet is certified to EN 1078 LIMITED IMPACT PROTECTION Helmets reduce or prevent many injuries But impact forces even in a common low speed accident can result in serious injury or death Energy absorbing materials used in helmets crush on impact Sometimes the blow can crush the material completely When this happens some of the force is transferred to the head If the force is great enough it can cause injury or death Because every accident is different it s impossible to predict when this might happen Any helmet subjected to a severe impact should be discarded and destroyed HELMETS CAN T PREVENT ALL HEAD INJURIES Some head injuries are not caused by impacts at all but by other forces You can scramble an egg just by shaking it You don t have to break the shell to destroy the con tents Helmets cannot prevent this type of injury HELMETS CAN T PROTECT WHAT THEY DON T COVER The helmet will not protect the neck or any area of the head it doesn t cover Always wear a helmet low in the front to protect the forehead Make sure the helmet fits snugly and the straps are adjusted to hold the helmet firmly in place when tightly fastened YOU SHOULD ALWAYS 1 Wear your helmet low in th2. loose and the helmet can come off accidentally See figure 6 ENGLISH STEP 4 GETTING THE CORRECT FIT The helmet fits correctly when it is held firmly but comfortably in place by the interior fit pads Adjustments are made by varying the thickness of the interior pads and by varying the position and tension of the straps The front fit pad should lightly touch your forehead If it does not replace it with the thicker pad provided If it still does not try a smaller size helmet When correctly adjusted you should feel a slight pressure at the back of your head and the front pad will push firmly but comfortably against your forehead STEP 5 CHECKING THE FIT AND ADJUSTMENTS Before using the helmet make sure it fits correctly the straps are correctly adjusted and the chin strap is tight enough Put the helmet on in the correct position Fasten the chin strap and pull it tight Stand in front of the mirror A Check the Fit Grab the helmet with both hands and twist it to the left and to the right If the helmet fits right the skin on the forehead will move as the helmet moves If it does not the helmet is too loose Return to Step 4 B Check the Straps Grab the helmet with both hands and try to remove it by rolling the helmet forward and backward as far as you can Make a serious effort This is important If you can roll it off the head completely in either direction roll it forward so far that it blocks vision or rol
3. ET TO YOUR HEAD This helmet can only protect you if it fits well Be sure to try on different sizes and choose the size which feels secure and comfortable on your head FOLLOW THESE FIVE SIMPLE STEPS TO LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY FIT AND WEAR YOUR HELMET YOU WILL NEED A MIRROR STEP 1 WEAR IT IN THE PROPER POSITION Always wear a helmet low in the front to pro IN CORRECT tect the forehead See Figure 1 for the prop er way to wear a helmet gt FIGURE 1 IMPORTANT All fitting adjustments MUST be made with the helmet in the proper position Failure to do so will result in a poor fit This will allow the helmet to move out of position or come off in an accident STEP 2 ADJUSTING THE STRAPS The front and rear straps should join at a point slightly below in front of but not covering the ears See Figure 2 FIGURE 2 STEP 3 ADJUSTING THE CHIN STRAP Always wear the helmet with the chin strap buckle fastened and the strap pulled tight Make sure the strap is well back against the throat NOT on the point of the chin Straps worn on the point of the chin increase the chance of the helmet coming off in an accident Position the buckle away from your jawbone Figures 3 and 4 show how to fasten and release the buckle and Figure 5 shows proper placement of the chin strap FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 WARNING Make sure the loose end of the strap passes through the rubber 0 ring If it does not the strap may slide
4. e front to protect the forehead YOU SHOULD NEVER 1 Wear a helmet that s been in an accident even if no damage is visible 2 Fasten your buckle and tighten your 2 Loan your helmet to anyone chin strap 3 Wear someone else s helmet Check your adjustments every time 4 Wear your helmet with the buckle you wear your helmet unfastened 4 Inspect your helmet regularly for 5 Wear your helmet tipped back to signs of wear or damage expose your forehead 5 Replace your helmet immediately if 6 Wear anything under your helmet it shows any visible signs of 7 Wear this helmet while operating a wear or damage Helmets have a motor vehicle limited life span of use 8 any attachments other than 6 Replace your helmet after an acci those recommended in this manual dent even if no damage is visible 9 Clean your helmet with chemical 7 Clean your helmet with mild soap Cleaners and water only 10 Store your helmet in hot and damp 8 Store your helmet in a cool dry places place 11 Take unnecessary risks just Wear a helmet whenever you ride because you re wearing a helmet 10 Wear a helmet designed for what 12 Modify or remove any original you re doing 11 Ride safely PARENTS component parts of the helmet other than as recommended by the manufacturer A helmet is NOT a toy DO NOT allow your children to use while climbing or in other play activities where a risk of strangulation exists FITTING THE HELM
5. e to home 3 Watch carefully for drivers turning left in front of you Drivers often report that they never saw the bicycle or the rider 4 Wear brightly colored clothing 5 Obey all traffic laws 6 Don t ride at night without proper lighting and reflectors Watch for parked cars Doors often open without warning 7 Pretend you re invisible Don t assume that automobile drivers can see you
6. l it backward far enough to expose the forehead it doesn t fit right Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until helmet move ment is minimal WARNING If you cannot adjust the helmet to fit properly according to Step 5 DO NOT USE THIS HELMET Replace it with a different size or model TAKE A TEST RIDE Once you are satisfied that the helmet fits correctly and that all straps are properly adjusted and tightened take a short test ride Pay attention to overall comfort and helmet stability while riding Make any minor adjustments to the fit pads and straps to improve comfort or stability CLEANING Helmets are made of materials that can be damaged by many commonly available cleaners Petroleum based solvents or cleaners are especially dangerous They can damage a helmet so that its protective capabilities are significantly reduced Many times this damage is not visible For best results clean the helmet using a soft cloth or sponge warm water and mild soap STORAGE After each use allow the helmet to air dry and then store in a cool dry place Excessive heat can damage the helmet In direct sunlight dark gear bags and automobile trunks can get hot enough to cause heat damage Damaged helmets will appear to have uneven or bubbly surfaces WARNING 0 NOT use heat damaged helmets Enjoy bicycling Ride safely You are responsible for your own safety 2 Always wear your helmet even on a short ride Many accidents happen clos
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