SPD Pedals - SHIMANO Dealer`s Manual / User`s Manual
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1. Before riding the bicycle check the following items If any problems are found with the following items contact the place of purchase or a bicycle dealer e Are the fastening sections fixed securely e Is there a large play between the cleats and the pedals because of wear e Are there any abnormalities in the engagement and release of the cleats e Are there any abnormal noises These cleats only release when the heel is twisted outward They will not release if the heel is twisted in any other direction The cleats can be released by twisting your heel in any direction Names of parts Important Safety Information Guidelines that require replacement contact the place of purchase or a bicycle dealer A WARNING TO PARENT GUARDIAN e USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE USER S MANUALS IS ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR CHILD S SAFETY MAKE SURE YOU AND YOUR CHILD UNDERSTAND THESE USER S MANUALS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE USER S MANUALS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY A WARNING e These pedals are designed so that you release them only when you intend to release They are not designed to release automatically at times such as when falling off the bicycle e Use only SPD shoes with this product Other types of shoes may not release from the pedals or may release unexpectedly e Use only Shimano cleats SM SH51 SM SH56 and tighten the mounting bolts securely to the shoes e Before2. UM L800A 001 00 Note e In addition if pedaling performance does not feel normal check this once more e If you experience any trouble with the rotating parts of the pedal the pedal may E Releasing the cleats from the pedals The method of release varies according to the type of cleats you are using Check the model number and color of your cleats to determine the proper method of release User s manual Adjusting the spring tension of the pedals SPD Pedals User s manuals in other languages are available at http si shimano com mPoRTANT NOTICE e Contact the place of purchase or a bicycle dealer for information on installation and adjustment of the products which are not found in the user s manual A dealer s manual for professional and experienced bicycle mechanics is available on our website http si shimano com e Do not disassemble or alter this product For safety be sure to read this user s manual thoroughly before use and follow them for correct use require adjustment Contact the place of purchase or a bicycle dealer e Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or deterioration resulting from normal use e For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and maintenance products Single release mode cleats SM SH51 black Multiple release mode cleats SM SH56 silver gold Optional accessory Regular inspections before riding the bicycle
3. TO READ AND FOLLOW THE ABOVE WARNINGS CAREFULLY If the warnings are not followed your shoes may not come out of the pedals when you intend or they may come out unexpectedly or accidentally and severe injury may result Be sure to attach reflectors to the bicycle when traveling on public roads e Optional reflectors are available for models that do not come equipped with reflectors as standard For information on suitable reflectors contact the place of purchase or a bicycle dealer e Do not continue riding the bicycle if the reflectors are dirty or damaged otherwise it becomes more difficult for oncoming vehicles to see you e After reading the user s manual carefully keep it in a safe place for later reference Fastening section Binding You are able to apply upward force to the pedal since they will not release unless the foot is twisted outward Because the cleats can also be released by lifting your heel they may become accidentally released when applying upward force on the pedals These cleats should not be used for riding style which may involve pulling up on the pedals or for activities such as jumping in which pulling forces are applied to the pedals causing possible release from the pedals The cleats will not necessarily release if you lose your balance Accordingly for places and conditions where it looks as though you may lose balance make sure that you have sufficient time to release the
4. attach to the pedal smoothly If debris such as dirt adheres to the shoe sole or pedals the shoe may not attach to the pedal smoothly The side to be inserted into the cleat TD The side to be installed to the sole the side with the small protrusion Adjustment bolt Adjustment plate Increase 2 5 mm Allen key 3 0 mm Allen key Decrease Adjustment bolt e The spring tension of the pedals can be adjusted by turning the adjustment bolt to adjust the spring force of the binding e One click of the adjustment bolt changes one step There are four clicks per turn e The adjustment bolt is located at the rear of each binding at four positions in total of both pedals e Adjust the spring force to the optimum cleat holding force when releasing the cleats from the bindings e Equalize the cleat holding forces at four positions by checking the adjustment plate position and counting the number of turns of the adjustment bolts e Turning the adjustment bolt clockwise increases the spring tension and turning it anti clockwise reduces the spring tension Strongest position Weakest position Adjustment gt Z bolt E E AUSS Adjustment plate If the adjustment plate is at the strongest or the weakest position do not turn the adjustment bolt any further Note e In order to prevent accidental or unintentional release from occurring make sure all the spring tens
5. attempting to ride with these pedals and shoes make sure you understand the operation of the engagement release mechanism for the pedals and cleats shoes e Before you attempt to ride with these pedals and shoes apply the brakes then place one foot on the ground and practice engaging and releasing each shoe from its pedal until you can do so naturally and with minimal effort e Ride on level ground first until you become adept at engaging and releasing your shoes from the pedals e Before riding adjust the spring tension of the pedals to your liking If the spring tension of the pedals is low the cleats may become accidentally released and you may lose balance and fall off the bicycle If the spring tension of the pedals is high the cleats cannot be easily released e When riding at low speed or when there is a possibility that you might need to stop riding for example when doing a U turn nearing an intersection riding uphill or turning a blind curve release your shoes from the pedal beforehand so that you can quickly put your feet onto the ground at any time e Use a lighter spring tension for attaching the pedal cleats when riding in adverse conditions e Keep cleats and bindings clear of dirt and debris to ensure engagement and release e Remember to check the cleats periodically for wear When the cleats are worn replace them Always check the spring tension after replacing the pedal cleats and before riding BE SURE
6. cleats beforehand Although the cleats can be released by twisting your heels in any direction or by lifting they will not necessarily release if you lose your balance Accordingly for places and conditions where it looks as though you may lose balance make sure that you have sufficient time to release the cleats beforehand Cleat types and using the pedals A WARNING Do not use the pedals and cleats in any way other than as described in these user s manuals The cleats are designed to engage and release from the pedals when the cleats and pedals are facing forward See below for instructions on how to install the cleats FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY Single release mode cleats SM SH51 and multiple release mode cleats SM SH56 are available for use with these pedals Each type of cleat has its own distinctive features so be sure to read the Service Instructions carefully and select whichever type of cleat best suits your riding style and the terrain and riding conditions which you will encounter Other types of cleats such as single release mode cleats SM SH52 and multiple release mode cleats SM SH55 cannot be used as they do not provide stable enough step out performance or sufficient holding force E Engaging the cleats with the pedals Press the cleats into the pedals with a forward and downward motion When you are pedaling vigorously you
7. ions are properly adjusted and check the spring tensions e If the spring tensions are not adjusted equally it can cause the rider difficulty to engage or release from the pedals The spring tensions should be adjusted equally for both right and left pedals Replacement of the cleats and body cover The cleats and body cover are consumables and need to be replaced periodically The cleats and body cover should be replaced at a dealer or an agency as soon as possible after they become worn and difficult to release or can be released with much less effort than that required when they were new Body cover SHIMANO SHIMANO AMERICAN CORPORATION One Holland Irvine California 92618 U S A Phone 1 949 951 5003 SHIMANO EUROPE B V Industrieweg 24 8071 CT Nunspeet The Netherlands Phone 31 341 272222 SHIMANO INC 3 77 Oimatsu cho Sakai ku Sakai shi Osaka 590 8577 Japan Please note specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice English Mar 2015 by Shimano Inc HTR
8. r heel may inadvertently twist outward and this may cause the cleat to release accidentally If the cleat releases by accident you may fall off the bicycle and serious injury may result You can help to prevent this by adjusting the amount of force required to release the cleats and you should practice until you are accustomed to the amount of force and the angle required to release the cleats If the cleats release by accident you may fall off the bicycle and serious injury may result If the features of multiple release mode cleats are not sufficiently understood and if they are not used correctly then they may release accidentally with a greater frequency than for single release mode cleats You can help to prevent this by adjusting the amount of force required to release the cleats in any direction and you should practice until you are accustomed to the amount of force and the angle required to release Note It is necessary to practice releasing until you become accustomed to the technique In multiple release mode releasing by lifting your heel requires particular practice lt If installing cleat spacers gt e The cleat spacers are only compatible with Shimano cleats SM SH51 SM SH56 Please use the cleat spacers only as follows When using the spacers please use only one for each SPD compatible shoe If the block of the shoe sole is high it may interfere with the pedal and the shoe may not
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