2004-bomber-en

General warnings for owners manual

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structural integrity of the suspension system

WARNING

and significantly reduce its lifespan.

Please

Failure to follow these instructions could

have your bicycle regularly inspected by a

result in failure of the product, an accident,

qualified mechanic for any oil leaks, cracks,

personal injury or death.

deformation, or other signs of fatigue.

The

frequency of inspection depends on many

factors; check with your authorized Marzocchi

1.

USE OF THE MANUAL

representative to select a schedule that is

•

Carefully read, follow and understand

the

best for you.

If the

inspection

reveals any

deformation,

cracks,

impact marks,

stress

instructions

given

in this

manual.

It is

an

marks or bent parts, no matter

how

slight,

essential part of the product, and you should

immediately

have

a

Certified

Marzocchi

keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Repair Center inspect the forks before you

• If

the

use

and

maintenance

instructions

ride again.

provided in this

manual

are

not

properly

• When installing or removing your bicycle from

performed, or if the other instructions in this

a bicycle carrier (roof

rack or

rear

hitch

manual are not followed, an accident could

mount), be sure that you fully loosen the quick

occur, resulting in an accident, serious injury

release fastener on the carrier. In addition, be

or death.

sure that your bicycle is lifted from or installed

•

Please be advised that suspension system

on the carrier in a perfectly vertical direction.

installation and repair requires specialized

If the quick release fastener is not fully

knowledge,

tools and experience.

General

loosened, or if there is any bending action

mechanical aptitude may not be sufficient to

while installing or removing your bicycle, you

properly install or repair your suspension

will scratch, bend or otherwise damage your

system.

Please

have

your

suspension

suspension system.

system installed and/or serviced only by an

• If you strike at any speed any overhead

authorized Marzocchi Service Center.

object, such as a parking garage, bridge, tree

•

Never make any modification whatsoever to

limb or other abutment, with your bicycle while

any component of your suspension system.

your bicycle is attached to a bicycle carrier,

you can damage your forks. Have your forks

A.

GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

inspected by an authorized Marzocchi Service

Center before you ride.

• Be sure to use the correct suspension system

•

Always wear a properly fitted and fastened

for your style of riding. Check the “Intended

bicycle helmet that

has been approved by

Use Instructions” in this manual.

ANSI or SNELL, and any other safety

• Please

note that

there

are inherent risks

equipment necessary for your riding style.

associated with downhill, free ride, cross

country, marathon, trekking, dirt jumping and

B.

BEFORE EVERY RIDE

urban style riding. You could be seriously

injured or killed while engaged in those riding

•

Check that none of the components to your

styles. Learn how to ride, never ride beyond

suspension system, or the remainder of your

your capabilities, be sure to use the proper

bicycle, are bent, deformed, cracked or

safety equipment, and be sure that all your

otherwise damaged.

riding equipment is in excellent condition.

•

Check to be sure that all quick release

•

The lifespan of Marzocchi products depends

fasteners, nuts and bolts are properly

on many factors, such as riding style and

adjusted. Bounce the bicycle on the ground

riding conditions. Impacts, falls, improper use

and listen and look for anything which may be

1

or harsh use in general may compromise the

loose.

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MZ009

REMEMBER

Even forks made out of solid metal will fail if they are misused, abused, or

improperly

used!

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Extreme use can eventually wear out and break even the strongest components.

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