UM-5XZ0A-006 User's manual Regular Inspections Before Riding the Bicycle
Rear Derailleur
Before riding the bicycle, check the following items. If any problems are
found, consult your place of purchase or a distributor.
••Is gear shifting carried out smoothly?
IMPORTANT NOTICE ••Has excess play increased in the links?
••Has excess play increased in the pulleys?
••Contact the place of purchase or a distributor for information on
••Are there any abnormal noises coming from the derailleur?
installation, adjustment, and replacement of the products which are
not found in the user's manual. A dealer's manual for professional ••Is there any noticeable damage on the chain?
and experienced bicycle mechanics is available on our website (https://
si.shimano.com). Names of parts
For safety, be sure to read this “user's manual”
* The shape differs depending on the model.
thoroughly before use, follow it for correct use,
Some models do not have a cap.
and store it so that it can be referenced at any time.
The following instructions must be observed at all times in order to Lever switch
prevent personal injury and physical damage to equipment and
surroundings. The instructions are classified according to the degree of Plate unit cover
danger or damage which may occur if the product is used incorrectly.
Pulleys
Failure to follow the instructions will result
DANGER in death or serious injury.
Links
Failure to follow the instructions could
WARNING result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow the instructions could Pulleys
CAUTION cause personal injury or physical damage
to equipment and surroundings. Cap
Important Safety Information
How to operate
When removing the rear wheel, be sure to first move the lever switch to
WARNING
the OFF position.
••Do not disassemble or modify the product. This may cause the product It is recommended to move the lever switch to the ON position while
to not operate correctly, and you may suddenly fall and be seriously riding to reduce chain slap and to help prevent the chain from falling
injured. off the sprockets.
* The shape and position of the lever switch differ depending on the
••Never use alkali based or acid based solvents, such as rust cleaners. If
model.
those solvents are used the chain might break and cause serious
injury. Axle release lever
••Clean the chain with an appropriate chain cleaner regularly. Intervals
between maintenance depend on the use and riding circumstances.
••Check the chain for any damage (deformation or cracking), skipping,
or other abnormalities such as unintended gear shifting. If any
problems are found, consult your place of purchase or a distributor.
The chain may break, and you may fall.
Notice
••For SHADOW RD+, be sure to check that the plate unit cover and the
plate unit cover cap are installed before riding the bicycle.
••If gear shifting operations cannot be carried out smoothly, clean the
shifting unit and lubricate all moving parts.
••The gears should be periodically washed with a neutral detergent. In
addition, cleaning the chain with neutral detergent and lubricating it
can be an effective way of extending the life of the gears and the
chain.
••Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and deterioration
from normal use and aging.
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