FISCHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• Derailleur gear systems • Hub gears These gears can be operated using various gear levers: Gear lever, STI Type, for example a Shimano lever

Your pedelec’s gears have been carefully assem- bled and adjusted by the manufacturer. In rare cases, a gear may become misaligned while in transport. You can tell that this is the case if the individual gears do not easily click into place, the chain slips or a permanent clicking or slight ratt- ling occurs while riding it. If this happens, turn the adjusting screw on the gearshift handle a quar- ter turn in either direction and try again to see whether the gear clicks in more easily or whether there is less noise when riding it. If it has become easier to shift gears, repeat the adjustment until the gears are working properly and quietly. If it becomes worse and the noises become louder, turn the adjusting screw in the other direction. You can get more information about the brakes on your pedelec in the operating manual provided by your manufacturer or on the manufacturer‘s websi- te.

Have the brake fluid replaced on a regular basis. Check the brake shoes regularly and have them re- placed when they are worn out. Further in- formation can be found in the operating ma- nual provided by the brake manufacturer.

Gear system

This operating manual describes the use of common commercial gear components on a pedelec as an example. If components differ, relevant information can be found on the website of the component manufacturer.

Lever (A) starting position

Switching from a small to a larger sprocket (Lever A)

Please contact us on our service hotline if you have any questions re- garding assembly, maintenance, ad-

justments and operation.

Adjusting screw

The gear shifters regulate the necessary cyc- ling power and speed. Using lower gears makes cycling uphill easier and reduces physical exer- tion when pedalling. While riding in higher ge- ars, more physical exertion is needed to pedal, allowing you to reach higher speeds with lower pedalling cadence. In general, you should strive to ride at a higher pedalling frequency and in lo- wer gears. Your pedelec can be equipped with different gear systems:

Lever (B) two way release Changing from a larger to a smaller rear sprocket (Lever B)

Easy-to-understand video instruc- tions for adjusting derailleurs and hub gears can be found on our web- site at: www.fischer-die-fahrradmarke.de/ service/wartung-und-reparatur.html.

Gears are components that are vital to your safety. Familiarise yourself with the operation and gears of your

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