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USER MANUAL S700S SHARK

WARNING: No helmet can pro-

tect the wearer from all fore- seeable high or low speed impacts. However, for maximum protection, the helmet must be of proper t and the chin strap must be securely faste- ned as described in this manual. Failure to have a proper t and to securely fasten the chin strap is dan- gerous, as the helmet could come off in an accident, resulting in severe head injury or death. CHOOSE YOUR SIZE Each helmet is designed to correspond to a head mea- surement (from for XS up to XL). To measure your head size, wrap a tape measure horizontally around your head at a height of approximately one inch (2.5cm) above your eye- brows. If your head measurement falls between two sizes, first try on the smaller helmet. However, be- cause of different head shapes, this size reference can only be considered as a guide. For maximum protection, it is necessary to check that the hel- met is well suited for the shape of your head. When trying a brand new helmet, make sure that your head is pushed into the helmet as far as pos- sible, with the front part just above your eyebrows, and with the chin strap securely fastened as described on the next page.

1. The helmet should feel very snug

all around your head and fairly tight on the cheek pads. If not, it is too big for you; select a smaller size. See figure A.

tened (see page 6), be sure that the helmet cannot be moved ex- cessively from side to side or up and down.You should feel the skin of your head and face being pul- led as you move the helmet. If not, the helmet is too big for you; select a smaller size. See figure B.

3. Grasp the back of the helmet at the

base and attempt to pull the helmet off your head. Next, push the hel- met upwards from beneath the chin guard. You should push and pull with relatively significant force. If the hel- met starts to come off, the helmet is too big for you; select a smaller size.

4. Bend your head forward as far as

possible. The chin guard must not touch your chest. See figure C.

5. Bend your head backwards as far

as possible. The helmet shell must not touch your back. See figure D. Never wrap your hair inside the helmet, or place anything in or on your hair inside the helmet. Never insert padding to modify the position of the helmet on the head. If you have any questions about properly sizing your helmet, see your retailer for assistance. Each of these tests must be repeated throughout the life of the helmet, as the comfort padding may wear or change over time. If, during the life of your helmet, your helmet does not maintain the correct fit, you must re- place the helmet. Never lend your helmet to others without insuring a proper fit in accor- dance with these instructions.

WARNING: If you cannot obtain

a proper t in accordance with these instructions, DO NOT USE THE HELMET. Select a different helmet size or model.

WARNING: No helmet can

protect the wearer from all fo- reseeable high or low speed impacts. However, for maximum protection, the helmet must be of proper t and the chin strap must be securely fas- tened as described in this manual. Failure to have a proper t and to se- curely fasten the chin strap is dange- rous, as the helmet could come off in an accident, resulting in severe head injury or death. CHIN STRAP Your helmet is equipped with a double-D-ring chin strap. Pro- per use of the chin strap is critical for proper performance of the helmet. Never alter your chin strap in any way. For example, never cut it or add holes, or apply buttons, studs or other items to your chin strap. During the life of your helmet, be sure that the chin strap never suffers any type of abrasion or cut, and that its total length does not change. If it does, replace your helmet. We strongly recommend that you fasten your chin strap before putting on your gloves, in order to make sure that the fastening within the double- D-ring is correct.

1. Slide the longest part of the strap

through both rings, while checking that the comfort padding is positio- ned between the strap and your neck. See figure A.

2. Loop the end of the chin strap back

over the end of the outer D-ring and pass it back through the inner D-ring. See figure B.

3. Pull the end of the strap until the

chin strap is tight. The chin strap should be positioned against your neck, not under your chin, and should be as tight as possible while not cau- sing pain or interference with your breathing. See figure C.

4. Slide the free end of the chin strap

into the plastic strap loop on the com- fort padding, in order to prevent the strap from fluttering in the wind. See figure D. Never lend your helmet to others without insuring proper use of the double-D-ring chin strap in accordance with these instructions. DOTS700S/S900C-V01.indd 6 19/04/12 17:177

WARNING: Never use the strap loop to secure your

helmet to your head. In order to be properly fastened, you must thread the strap through the double-D-rings. Failure to properly use the double-D-rings will cause your helmet to become dislodged during an accident, leaving your head completely unprotected and resulting in severe head injury or death. Try to pull down on the chin strap with your ngers. If the strap loosens in any way, you have not properly tightened the chin strap with the double-D-rings. Repeat the steps above. If you have any doubt concerning the fastening system of your helmet, do not use the helmet. Contact your dealer for assis- tance

Grasp the two halves of the chin strap with your thumbs positioned as shown and pull the chin strap slightly apart to facilitate the passage of your head. After pushing the helmet down on your head completely, fasten the chin strap as discussed on page 6. Once the chin strap is secure, check the fit of the helmet as discussed on page 4.

WARNING: If you cannot

properly fasten your chin strap or obtain the correct fit of your helmet on your head, DO NOT USE THE HELMET! See your retailer for assistance.

démontage • removal visor • ecran DOTS700S/S900C-V01.indd 14 19/04/12 17:1715 WARNING! If you are not sure that you properly replaced the visor, do not use the helmet. The visor could suddenly and without warning become detached from the helmet while riding, causing you to lose control of your motorcycle, resulting in an accident, personal injury, or death. Contact your retailer for any assistance or advice.

WARNING: While riding at highway speeds,

do not ride with an open visor and do not try to open the visor. The visor could become dislodged, leaving your eyes and face unprotected. In addition, your head could be pulled to the side. These events could cause you to lose control of your motorcycle, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death. WARNING! If your visor no longer provides you with clear visibility after a period of service, you must immediately replace it. Never ride if your visor is scratched, dirty, foggy or with your vision obscured in any way. Always ride with perfect visibility. MONTAGE DE L’ÉCRAN: Écran en position ouverte, présenter le bouton de l’écran dans les guides de la platine (C). Main posée à plat sur l’écran, pousser jusqu’au clic (D). REPLACING THE VISOR: Place the visor buttons in the slides provided on the plate (C). With your hand flat on the visor push until it clicks into place (D). You must hear the click, or else your visor is not properly installed. WARNING! Tinted or dark visors should never be used at night or under poor visibility conditions as they reduce your ability to see. Never ride with a fogged visor.

The interior textile parts are washable; it is important to strictly follow the ins- tructions below to avoid damaging them: The cheek pads and head section must be hand washed in warm, soapy water (about 30°). Do not use aggressive detergents but either a product for delicate materials in low dilution or household soap. It is essential to dry textile and foam parts completely before reinstalling them in the helmet. They must be air dried at room tempera- ture. Never use a clothes dryer or other heat source. Never iron textile parts. For parts with a leather appearance or textiles attached to safety ele- ments, use a slightly damp sponge or cloth and house- hold soap and rinse with clean water. Do not allow too much water to come into contact with polystyrene parts. You must insure that all interior parts are perfectly dry before using the helmet.

WARNING: Each time you put

no longer provide you with excellent visi- bility after a period of service, it is absolutely essential for you to replace them. We advise you always to ride with perfect visibility. Never use sunshield as unique protection, without the

down as described in previous section.

Warning: Even if the handling of the

sunshield is easy, for safety reason, we

The SHARK helmet S 900 C is equipped with an Integral sun shield with external controls.

Warning: This sun shield can be used only in

bright glare and when you are not riding in an area in which you risk having a sudden change in visibility (a tunnel, for example). In all situations of reduced visibility, at the beginning or end of the day, at night, when it is raining or foggy, etc. the sun shield must be kept in the high position so that your vision is not impaired.

WARNING : Never use sunshield as unique

vents while operating your motor- cycle. You could lose control of your mo- torcycle, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death. close oPEn DOTS700S/S900C-V01.indd 26 19/04/12 17:1727 ventilations • ventilations

1. This helmet is for use only with

motorcycles ridden on the street or other paved surfaces. Never use this helmet off road, on snowmobiles, in automobiles, etc.

2. Always ride with care. Even though

this helmet meets or exceeds many of the world’s most demanding standards for helmet production, no helmet can protect the wearer from all foreseeable high or low speed impacts. All safety equipment have limits, and you could still sustain a head injury in an accident even if you are wearing a helmet. However, for maximum protection against death or permanent impairment from a head injury, the helmet must fit firmly on your head and the chinstrap must be securely fastened as described in this manual.

3. The helmet is designed to absorb only one

impact by partial destruction of the shell and/ or liner. This damage may not be visible to you. Therefore, if your helmet is subjected to any impact, even if it is only dropped to the ground, the helmet should be returned for inspection or replaced and destroyed even if it is apparently undamaged. If you have any doubts, and you are not sure whether this «one impact» rule applies, consult your dealer before you use your helmet again.

4. A helmet, like all products, may wear out

over time depending on the conditions of use. Please check your helmet every time you use it for evidence of damage or wear. The helmet should always fit snugly all around your head. If it is not snug, it has become too big for you and should be replaced. Never wear a damaged helmet. Even if the helmet does not show any evidence of damage or wear, we recommended the helmet to be replaced five years after it is first purchased.

5. Make no modifications whatsoever to

your helmet. Never drill or cut any component of the helmet. Modifications can significantly weaken your helmet, thereby eliminating its ability to protect you from an impact.

6. Handle your helmet carefully. Never sit

on it or drop it to the ground. Never ride with the helmet hanging from any part of your motorcycle.

7. Never use petroleum or petroleum

products, chemicals or any other solvents to clean the helmet, shell or visor. In addition, never expose your helmet to the fumes of these solvents (for example by leaving it on top of

helmet could be seriously damaged by these agents, without this damage being visible to you, thereby eliminating its ability to protect you. Use only mild soap, warm water, and a soft cloth to wipe your helmet and visor clean.

8. Never apply any paint, stickers or adhesive

tape to any part of your shell or visor. They could significantly weaken your helmet, without this damage being visible to you, thereby eliminating the helmet’s ability to protect you.

hearing, peripheral vision and head movements while you are wearing your helmet. Please ride accordingly.

10. Dry your helmet at room temperature.

Never subject it to heat in excess of 160°F/70°C, which can occur if your helmet is stored in the passenger compartment or trunk of a car.

11. If you ever have any comments or

questions about this helmet, please contact Shark or your nearest dealer. No warranty or representation is made as to this product’s ability to protect the user from all foreseeable high or low speed impacts or from any injury or death; The user of this helmet recognizes and agrees that there are risks inherent in motorcycle riding, including but not limited to the risk that your helmet cannot protect against all foreseeable high or low speed impacts. By his/ her purchase and use of this helmet, the user expressly, voluntarily and knowingly accepts and assumes these risks and agrees to hold Shark harmless to the fullest extent permitted by law against any resulting damages. DOTS700S/S900C-V01.indd 32 19/04/12 17:18