Gallego User Guide
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1. Gallego User Guide Read this manual It contains important information regarding your Safety the correct use of the bike and how to avoid expensive repair fees in the future Support is available Mon to Fri from 10am to 5pm on 01702 684444 If there is no answer leave a message and we will call you back Sales 01702 435566 Support 01702 684444 E mail support wooshbikes co uk The Gallego from Woosh The Gallego is a folding bike which is ideal for the city and for taking on the underground It has a 7 5Ah battery which is good for approximately 20 miles range in ideal conditions If you rely heavily on the throt tle and do not put much effort in yourself then the battery will run down more quickly and the distance able to be travelled on a single charge will be reduced accordingly The Gallego can be used on roads and cycle paths it is not suitable for off road use and should not be used in competition events It should not be used for jumping stunting or aerobatic activities and should not be ridden through deep puddles or fords Incorrect use of your bike could result in injury and will void your warranty You must be a minimum of 14 years of age to ride an electric cycle in the UK Before you ride your bike and for your ongoing safety familiarise yourself with the user manual and the maintenance manual There are many components on the Gallego and it is critical that they are checked regularly and2. before attaching the charger to the bike To charge the battery connect the charger to the socket and then plug the other end into a regular mains socket On the charger is a small LED which is RED while charging When charging is complete this light will turn GREEN The battery can be removed from the bike and charged in a convenient location such as in your home or office To remove the battery from your electric bike pull the metal handle down and then use this han dle pull the battery from the bike A full charge can take up to around 6 hours Important Although our bikes are checked prior to despatch you must fully inspect your bike again yourself before riding it and satisfy yourself that it is correctly assembled and safe to ride If you are not absolutely sure about any aspects of your bike you should take it to your nearest bike shop to have it checked before rid ing it Obviously the bike shop will you charge for this service Woosh Bikes not reimburse you for these costs Before riding your bike perform the checks and set up your bike as outlined in the maintenance manual Check that all fixings and major components are tightened sufficiently Check that all nuts bolts rear car rier fixings handlebars and seat post saddle are also sufficiently tightened You must also ensure that your brakes are working correctly before you set off If you are unsure how to adjust your brakes yourself see the included mainten
3. is be cause the cables will not allow you to fit the handlebars into the stem when it s in the upright position Once the handlebars are in close the clamp to lock them in position and then rotate the handlebars up wards into the normal riding position and secure them in place Rote the clamp upwards as shown above and then rotate the black retainer clip around until it sits with the space on the clamp lever Now fit the seat post in place and close the clamp to secure it in position It may be necessary to tighten the clamp using the thumbscrew and then close the clamp again Repeat as necessary until the clamp is sufficiently tight and the seat post is fully secure Ensure that the post is not inserted too far it should not poke out of the frame at the bottom Folding Unfolding Roll the wheel forwards keeping the handlebars pointing away from the rear section of the bike Continue until the frame is fully unfolded i e the frame is straight or as straight as it can be without the clamp en gaged Hook the smaller part of the clamp over the lip of the frame and then close the clamp black retainer into position to complete To complete the unfolding of the bike simply pull the rear wheel back and upwards as shown below Once the wheel is in position lift the bike slightly and ensure that the wheel has locked in position Do not ride the bike without first checking that the locking mechanism is engaged Folding Unfolding con
4. maintained where necessary Details of how to maintain the various aspects of your e bike are included in the maintenance manua If you have any issues which are not covered by the manuals it is likely that you would need to enlist the help of a professional Many people don t have a complete set of tools for maintaining a bike so things like adjustments to the bottom bracket will need to be done by your local bike dealer You should enlist the help of your local dealer whenever something needs adjusting that you are not able to do yourself Your safety is paramount so you must ensure that the bike is properly maintained if in doubt consult your nearest bike dealer Important Safety Notice please read Your bike has had a full electrical check before despatch It has also had a general mechanical check but you need to ensure yourself that when you complete the assembly of your bike that you also check the whole bike over before riding it You should be prepared to do this yourself or if you are not sufficiently experienced ask a local bike shop to do this for you A typical fee for this would be around 35 A full inspection should include but is not limited to Checking that the brakes are set correctly and work properly All nuts bolts major fixings spokes and cranks etc are correctly tightened Both wheels are properly trued Headset stem properly adjusted Cranks are tight Bottom brack
5. shown below left and the rear light should be fitted to the seat post see below right Both of the lights have several modes the power button will cycle through the following modes On Flashing Off This is the same for both front and rear lights Changing the batteries The front light uses 2x AA batteries the rear light uses 2x AAA batteries To change the batteries on the front light release the clip on the underside and slide the lens section out To change the batteries on the rear light you will need to use a coin or something similar to twist between the two protrusions to remove the front cover on the base of the unit Woosh Bikes DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Product name Commercial name s Electrically power as Woosh Sirocco Woosh Sundowner sisted cycle Woosh Sirocco CDL Woosh Big Bear LS Woosh Big Bear Woosh Gale Woosh Krieger Woosh Zephyr CDN Woosh Zephyr B Woosh Gallego Woosh Petite Woosh Sant Ana Woosh Sant Ana CD CDL Manufacturer address Made in China for Woosh Bikes Ltd 42 46 Queens Road Southend on Sea Essex SS1 1NL UK The product system identified above is in conformity with the listed European Directive s The following table identifies the applied standards and the conformity assessment procedure EMC DIRECTIVE TWO or THREE WHEEL MOTOR MACHINE DIRECTIVE 2004 108 EC VEHICLES DIRECTIVE 2006 42 EC OJ DEC 2004 L 390 24 2002 24 EC OJ MAY 2006 L 157 24 OJ May 200
6. 2 L 124 1 Applicable X Non Applicable L Applicable L Non Applicable K Applicable X Non Applicable Applied Standards Applied Standards Applied Standards EN 15194 e EN 15194 EN 15194 e EN61000 4 2 EN 55022 Date Authorised representative H A loo Director Woosh Bikes Ltd 01 01 2013 13 Woosh Support Be sure to check the FAQ section on our website before calling as the answers to the most common que ries are there and you may find that the solution to your problem is already online If you do need to get in touch our contact details are below It can sometimes be useful to see the issue you have so if possible email a couple of photos and or video illustrating the problem and we ll normally get back to you within a an hour or two on weekdays Support staff are not available at the weekends though if you send an email it will normally be read on the following Monday morning If you need support on a bike purchased from our Cambridge outlet please note that you should call our Southend office on the number below Support articles and FAQ s www wooshbikes co uk support Email support wooshbikes co uk Telephone 01702 684444 If there is no answer leave a brief message and contact no and someone will call you back asap 2014 Woosh Bikes Limited 14
7. ance guide There are also guides on our website to help you various tasks If you prefer you can have your local bike shop adjust them for you The brakes are the same as you would have on a regular bike and so any bike shop should be able to adjust them for you You would obviously have to pay them for this service See the preparation maintenance manual for details on how to adjust maintain your bike and its compo nents Riding the bike To begin using the bike then press and hold the red button to switch on the control panel The bike is now effectively on and if you ride it in this state the motor will provide assistance when pedalling and you will also be able to use the twist grip throttle if you wish To vary the amount of assistance provided by the motor use the MODE button to cycle through the assistance levels The available modes are low medium high and off To switch the bike off simply press AND hold the middle button again The three LED s across the top of the con trol panel indicate the status of the battery You should ideally charge the battery when just one of the LED s goes off HT WARNING I This bike features a low speed walking mode which is activated by pressing and holding the Mode button Be careful not to activate this by mistake when attempt ing to turn off the bike Important note about the maximum speed You may not reach the maximum speed on throttle alone The motor wi
8. et properly adjusted Pedals saddle and handlebars are correctly fitted and properly secured See the maintenance manual for how to adjust and maintain the various components of the bike Please note that failure to carry out these checks properly could result in serious injury for which Woosh Bikes Ltd will not be held liable If you have any doubts about your own ability to perform the necessary checks we strongly recommend you visit your local bike shop and pay their fee If you are unable to take your bike to a local bike shop there will almost certainly be a mobile bike technician in your area who will come to your home or office and do this for you Visit www cycletechuk com for a full national listing Unpacking Two people are required to unpack the bike Stand the carton upright as shown Remove the shipping straps cut any tape seals and then remove all of the polystyrene packaging Keep the carton bike in the upright position and then lift the bike out of the carton and then lean it against a sturdy surface DO NOT destroy the carton as it will be required if the bike needs to be returned for any reason in the future Once the bike is out of the box remove all of the remaining packaging Slide the handlebars into the frame and close the clamp to secure them in place you can adjust the height later You will need to slide the handlebars in place with the stem pointing downwards towards the ground see above right this
9. ll only assist you up to 15mph Though of course you are free to pedal as fast as you like be yond 15mph if you wish but the motor will not help you beyond the 15mph limit This limit is in accor dance with current UK law The twist grip is located on the right side of the handlebars as shown below To enable the twist grip flick the red switch to the On position With this switch on you will have both the pedal assist and the throt tle features available With this switch in the Off position you will only have pedal assist The more the throttle is twisted the faster the bike will go but obviously not beyond 15 mph The twist grip cannot be used to perform a standing start you should pedal a few metres and then en gage the twist grip if required 10 Riding the bike cont Your bike features an 3 speed gear shifter located on the right side of the handlebars To move up through the gears PUSH the lower lever with your thumb To move down the gears PRESS the upper lever You should change the gears one at a time waiting until the gear is properly engaged before changing to the next gear Most of the time you will likely use the bike in it s highest gear but to get the most out of your bike on hills you should change down to a suitable gear BEFORE you start your ascent 11 Operating the lights The Gallego comes with both front and rear lights the front light should be fitted to the handlebars as
10. t The locking mechanism is located just rearwards of the rubber stopper see photo below To release the locking mechanism when you wish to fold the bike simply push it forwards towards the front of the bike and then fold the rear wheel fully underneath You can stand the bike in this position and it will stay up right resting on the trolley wheels Folding the rest of the bike is simply a case of reversing the steps demonstrated earlier in the manual En sure that all of the clamps are sufficiently tight this includes the seat post clamp and the handlebar clamps There are three clamps related to the handlebars these are the clamp which allows you to adjust the height of the bars the clamp that allows you to rotate the bars and also the clamp that secures the stem in the upright position you must ensure that each of the clamps is properly tight and or engaged before riding the bike see photos below showing these areas With the bike folded you can lean the bike over on the rear rack and wheel it around on the trolley wheels using the saddle as the handle Charging locking the battery The battery may not leave us fully charged You should fully charge the battery before using your bike The battery can be charged on the bike or it can be removed and charged separately To access the charg ing socket you will need to fold the bike see photo below left for the location of the socket Ensure that the charger is switched OFF
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