Read and follow the instructions in this manual completely. WARNING! Helmet Owners Manual 4/20/04 11:15 AM Page 2 GIANT HELMETS OWNERS MANUAL 2 3 WARNING! LIMITED IMPACT PROTECTION When worn correctly, helmets can reduce or prevent many injuries. However, impact forces, even in low-speed accidents, can cause injury or death. Energy- absorbing materials used in safety helmets are designed to crush on impact. Sometimes, the force can crush the material completely. When this happens, some of the blow is transferred to the head. If this force is great enough it can result in serious injury or death. Because the variables in every accident are different, it is impossible to predict how or when this might occur. HELMETS CAN’T PREVENT ALL HEAD INJURIES Some head injuries are not caused by direct impact, but are the result of severe back-andforth shaking. Safety helmets are not designed to prevent this type of injury. HELMETS CAN’T PROTECT WHAT THEY DON’T COVER Safety helmets do not protect the neck or any areas of the head that they don’t cover. Make sure the helmet fits snugly. The straps should be adjusted and tightly fastened to hold the helmet firmly in place. FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS: 1.Wear a helmet whenever and wherever you ride. 2.Wear a helmet of the proper size – designed for the sport you are participating in. 3.Ride safely, observing all traffic regulations 4.Wear the helmet low in the front to protect your forehead. 5.Tighten the chin strap and fasten all buckles securely. 6.Check the adjustments every time you wear your helmet. 7.Inspect your helmet and its straps regularly for signs of wear or damage. Replace your helmet immediately if it shows any visible signs of wear or damage. 8.Replace your helmet after an accident, even if there is no visible damage. 9.Only use mild soap and water when cleaning your helmet. 10.Store your helmet in a cool, dry place FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION, YOU SHOULD NEVER: 1.Wear your helmet with the buckle unfastened. 2.Wear anything under your helmet. 3.Wear this helmet while riding a motorcycle or other motor vehicle. 4.Take unnecessary risks just because you’re wearing a helmet. FITTING THE HELMET TO YOUR HEAD WARNING! Unless this helmet is fitted properly, adjusted properly, and worn properly, it cannot protect properly. STEP 1: WEAR IT IN THE PROPER POSITION Always wear a helmet low in the front to protect your forehead. See figure 1 below for the proper way to fit a helmet. IMPORTANT: All fitting adjustments MUST be made with the helmet in the proper position. Failure to do so will result in a poor fit and might cause the Figure 1 RIGHT WRONG Helmet Owners Manual 4/20/04 11:15 AM Page 4 GIANT HELMETS OWNERS MANUAL 4 5 in front of the ears. See Figure 2. To adjust the position of the straps: 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 and 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 rests back against the throat, NOT on the front of the chin. Straps worn on the front of the chin will greatly increase the chance of the helmet coming off Figure 6 Figure 5Figure 4 in an accident. Figures 4 and 5 1.Open the adjustors (Figure 3) show how to fasten and release 2.Put the helmet on and slide the buckle and Figure 6 shows the straps through the proper placement of the chin adjustors until they are strap. located in the correct position as indicated in Figures above; 3.Make sure there is no extra slack in any of the straps Figure 3 when the adjustors are in the correct position; 4.Close and lock the adjustors. Helmet Owners Manual 4/20/04 11:15 AM Page 6 GIANT HELMETS OWNERS MANUAL 6 7 the retention system. Figure 7 WARNING! Make sure the loose end of the strap passes through the rubber "O" ring. If it does not, the strap may slide loose and the helmet could slip off in an accident. Conventional Fit Pads For helmets with conventional fit pads on the interior, pads are held in place by hook and loop style fasteners. Try any combination of the different thicknesses provided until the helmet fits firmly and comfortably. 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: • Roll off your head completely in either direction. If any of these things happen, your helmet is not adjusted correctly. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until helmet movement is minimal. WARNING! If you cannot adjust the helmet so that it fits correctly according to these instructions or so that it is comfortable, DO NOT USE THIS HELMET. Replace it with a different size or model. Giant Autodialer Retention System: A. Check the fit Follow steps 1-3 above. Then Grab the helmet wit...