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WARNING!
Throughout this Owner's Manual
you will find reference to several
safety warnings. Each warning
will be preceded by the following
safety symbol:
WARNING!
Failure to follow each of these
warnings could lead to serious
injury or death. Read and follow
the instructions in this manual
completely.
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helmet to move out of position or
come off in an accident.
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
in an accident. Figures 4 and 5
show how to fasten and release
the buckle and Figure 6 shows
proper placement of the chin
strap.
STEP 2: ADJUSTING THE
STRAPS
The front and rear straps should
join at a point slightly below and
in front of the ears. See Figure 2.
To adjust the position of the
straps:
1.Open the adjustors (Figure 3)
2.Put the helmet on and slide
the straps through the
adjustors until they are
located in the correct position
as indicated in Figures above;
3.Make sure there is no extra
slack in any of the straps
when the adjustors are in the
correct position;
4.Close and lock the adjustors.
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• Roll off your head completely
in either direction.
Conventional Fit Pads
STEP 5: CHECKING THE FIT
AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING!
For helmets with conventional fit
pads on the interior, pads are
If any of these things happen,
your helmet is not adjusted
correctly. Repeat Steps 2 and 3
until helmet movement is
minimal.
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:
Make sure the loose end of the
held in place by hook and loop
strap passes through the
style fasteners. Try any
rubber "O" ring. If it does not,
combination of the different
the strap may slide loose and
thicknesses provided until the
the helmet could slip off in an
helmet fits firmly and
accident.
comfortably.
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
feel for dial at the back of your
head at the occipital lobe (fig. 8).
With your thumb and index
finger, turn the dial clockwise to
tighten the fit. To loosen the fit,
turn the dial counter-clockwise
using you thumb and index
finger.
Grab the helmet with both hands
and twist it to the left and to the
right. If the helmet fits correctly,
the skin on your forehead will
move as the helmet moves. If it
does not, the helmet is too loose.
Return to Step 4.
HELMETS WITH VISORS
Some helmets come with
removable, snap-on visors. To
remove visor, follow these steps:
B. Check the straps
Grab the helmet with both hands
and try to remove it by rolling
the helmet forward and
STEP 4: GETTING THE
CORRECT FIT FOR YOUR
HELMET
The helmet fits properly when it
is held firmly but comfortably in
place by the interior fit pad and
the retention system.
backward as far as you can.
1.Determine what type of visor
your helmet is equipped with.
Giant’s Center-punch™ visor
is attached by a wide post
located at the center of the
visor to a receiver at the
center of the brow of the
helmet (fig. 9).
It is very important that your
helmet DOESN’T:
• Roll forward so far as to block
your vision;
• Roll backward so far to
expose your forehead;
AUTODIALER
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2.If your helmet is equipped
with Giant’s standard visor it
is attached to the helmet by 4
mounting pins at the
into the receiver. Firmly push
the visor towards the helmet
until you feel the post click
into the locked position.
Check that the visor is fully
locked in position by lightly
pulling on the visor. The visor
should not pull out easily.
CLEANING
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Contact your local Giant Retailer
or call Giant’s Customer
Helmets are made of materials
that can be easily damaged by
many household cleaners.
Petroleum-based solvents are
especially dangerous. They can
damage a helmet so that its
protective capabilities are
significantly reduced.
Services department at 805-267-
4668 concerning replacement
parts or for answers to any
questions you may have
extremes of the visor (fig. 10).
To remove it, grasp the visor
firmly at the same point as
the pins on one side. Place
your other hand on the helmet
shell where the pins attach to
the shell. Pull the visor away
from the helmet until the pins
come free from the shell.
concerning Giant products.
CRASH REPLACEMENT
POLICY
If your helmet is involved in an
accident, you may obtain a same
or similar replacement from
Giant by doing the following:
For best results, use only a soft
cloth or sponge, warm water and
mild soap to clean your helmet.
RECEIVER
Repeat on the opposite side.
STORAGE
3.To replace the visor, center
the visor at the front of the
helmet then snap the pins
into the holes in the helmet
shell.
After each use, wipe excess dirt
off your helmet with a soft cloth.
If you clean it according to the
instructions above, allow it to air
dry and then store in a cool, dry
place. Excessive heat and direct
sunlight can damage your
Securely package and ship
prepaid the following:
a. your damaged helmet;
b. a copy of your dated cash
register receipt;
POST
4.If your helmet is equipped
with Giant’s Center-punch™
visor, grasp the helmet with
one hand, and with the other
grasp the center of the visor.
Pull the visor away from the
helmet
helmet. Damaged helmets will
appear to have uneven or bubbly
surfaces.
c. a letter describing your
accident (in as much detail as
possible); and
d. a check for $20.00 made
payable to:
WARNING!
NEVER use your helmet if you
suspect that it has been
damaged by heat or sun
exposure.
5.To re-attach the Center-
punch™ visor, align the post
at the back of the visor with
the receiver on the brow of
the helmet. Insert the post
Giant Bicycle, Inc.
Customer Service
3587 Old Conejo Rd.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
HOLES
PINS
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Crash replacement program
available to U.S. customers only.
Replacement helmets will only
be shipped to addresses within
the US. If you have any questions
about this policy, call Giant at
805-267-4668. Remember,
8.Don’t assume that an
automobile driver can see
you. Ride as though you are
invisible.
to perform maintenance as
instructed or unauthorized
repair or service.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Any GIANT helmet determined
by GIANT to be defective in
materials or workmanship
within one (1) year form the date
of original retail purchase will be
repaired or replaced, at GIANT’s
option, free of charge when
received at the factory, freight
prepaid, together with proof of
purchase from the original
owner.
This warranty does not cover any
representation or warranty made
by Dealers beyond the provisions
of this warranty.
WARNING!
NEVER wear a helmet that’s
been involved in an accident.
You must establish proof of
purchase to obtain warranty
service or replacement.
BIKE HELMETS SHOULD
ONLY BE USED FOR
RIDING BICYCLES - NOT
FOR PLAY ON
BICYCLE SAFETY TIPS
1.Bicycling should be fun. Ride
defensively, your safety is your
own responsibility.
This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you also have
other rights which vary from
state to state.
This warranty is expressly in lieu
of all other warranties. Any
implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose are limited to
the same duration as this
express warranty.
PLAYGROUNDS.
Children should always wear
helmets while riding their
bicycles, but remove the
helmet when they are off their
bike. The U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) warns that there is a
"hidden hazard" of
2.Wear your helmet no matter
how short the ride. Accidents
can occur anywhere, and at
any time.
3.Watch carefully for drivers
turning left in front of you.
Drivers report difficulty seeing
bicycle riders in this situation.
GIANT shall not be liable for any
incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation
of implied warranties, incidental
or consequential damages, so
the above limitations and
strangulation. The child’s
helmet may become hung up
on playground equipment,
trees or other fixed objects
resulting in hanging.
4.Wear brightly-colored
clothing.
5.Obey all traffic laws.
6.Don’t ride at night without
proper lighting and reflectors.
exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty does not cover
anything resulting from misuse,
abuse, neglect, alteration, failure
7.Be wary of parked cars. Their
doors may be opened without
warning.
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