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Burley d’Lite Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual

Your child is a pre cious load; his or her safety should not be en trust ed to a car

driver whose attention or regard for bike riders is un known. Use care when pull-

ing your trailer on bike routes or along bike lanes, es pe cial ly at intersections.

Ride on Clean, Paved Surfaces

Your Burley d’Lite is not intended for off-road use. Towing a child off road can be

especially dan ger ous. Any bumps or ir reg u lar i ties could cause tip over and seri-

ous in ju ry to the bicyclist or pas sen ger, or damage to the trailer.

Cross over railroad tracks, curb cut outs, and road grooves at 90˚. Riding parallel or

at acute angles to such obstacles can cause a crash,.

Riding When It’s Slippery

Be especially careful in wet, rainy, or freezing conditions. Your abil i ty to control

and stop your bi cy cle when towing a trailer is greatly im paired. In wet con di tions

apply your brakes periodically to be sure the rims and brake pads are clear of

water. Avoid forceful braking which can cause dan ger ous skid ding. Ride slowly

and allow a greater margin of safety when starting, stop ping, and turning.

Do not ride on surfaces where sand, gravel, ice, oil, or other slippery substances

are present; if you must pass over slippery surfaces, walk your bike and trailer.

Navigating Curbs, Stairs, and Escalators

Never tow your trailer over curbs; rider must dismount and walk over any curbs.

If you must traverse stairs, prevent a hazardous loss of control: have the children

get out of the trailer and disconnect it from the bike; carefully roll your trail er

and bike, in de pen dent ly, up or down the stairs. Never take your bike or trailer on

escalators.

Use Cautiously with Pets

Your trailer is not designed to secure pets. A cat or other small pet can be towed

if they are in a pet carrier secured to the trailer frame. A sedate dog can be towed

seated on the trailer ﬂ oor: add carpet for comfort, always use a cover, and do not

exceed 100 lbs. Never tow an excitable dog in your trailer, as it may lunge or try to

jump out causing tip over or other accident.

Avoid Riding at Night

Make every effort to schedule your rides so you are not pulling a trailer at night.

Because your ve hi cle is longer and heavier you will be less able to react to un-

seen hazards. Automobile drivers may not be accustomed to your longer vehicle

and may not react to it appropriately. If you must ride at night, wear bright,

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