HELMET
USAGE
Although your helmet should be constructed with the best
materials available to offer a long-lasting product, it will eventually need to
be replaced. Immediately replace your helmet if:
It has suffered an impact. Your helmet is only designed for ONE impact. An
impact may fracture the outer shell or compress the impact absorbing liner. You
may not be able to detect this damage. Any impact in a crash or a drop from as
low as 4 feet is enough to damage your helmet.
The shell, lining, or retention system is damaged. The helmet shell, the
impact absorbing lining, and the retention system must be in good condition to
provide you with the most protection.
Even if your helmet has not
been damaged, it needs to be replaced every 3 to 5 years depending on how much
you use it. Over time, UV rays and adhesive and component aging will damage your
helmet. Wearing a damaged helmet may increase your risk of serious injury or
death in an accident.
If you are unsure if you need to replace your helmet, contact HJC America before using your helmet again.
USING
YOUR HELMET CORRECTLY
To reduce
the risk of serious injury or death and to help prevent damage to your helmet:
Never adjust your helmet accessories while riding
Only make helmet adjustments when stopped.
Never drop your helmet
Dropping your helmet may crack the shell or damage the protective foam. The
damage may not be visible. Your helmet is only designed for ONE impact. Refer to
"Helmet Replacement for more information on what to do after helmet has
been dropped.
Never wear anything between your
head and your helmet
This may reduce the effectiveness of your helmet.
Never hang or hook your helmet on
anything including mirror stalks, handle bar, or sissy bars
Doing so may cause damage to the helmet protective foam or liner.
Never use insect repellent on or
around your helmet
Insect repellant may damage your helmets visor, shell, protective foam, or
other components.
Never expose helmet to gasoline or
gasoline fumes
Gasoline may damage your helmets visor, shell, protective foam, or other
components.
To reduce
the risk of serious injury or death and to help prevent damage to your helmet:
Always wear eye protection
If you are not using a helmet with a face shield, always wear eye protection
when riding. Always lock your face shield in place when you are riding.
Always be alert for sounds
Your helmet may impair your hearing. However, your helmet is not a form of
hearing protection.
Always store your helmet in its
helmet bag when not in use to help reduce accidental surface
damage.
INSPECT
YOUR HELMET
To reduce
the risk of serious injury or death, always use your helmet correctly:
Off-Road Helmet: Check the visor screws
retighten if necessary. Be sure not to over-tighten any screws. Plastic base
plate screws can break and aluminum visor screws can strip the screw sleeves if
over-tightened.
Full-Face Helmet: Check the shield
and shield ratchet retighten shield ratchet screws if
necessary. Be sure not to over-tighten any screws. Plastic base plate screws can
break and aluminum screws can strip the screw sleeves if over-tightened.
Check for helmet damage.
If your helmet is damaged or cracked, stop using it immediately. See
"Helmet Replacement" section for further information. If your helmet
has been dropped, you may not be able to see the damage.
Check for worn or damaged parts.
Plastic components may wear out over time. If you find worn or damaged parts,
replace them or purchase a new helmet. See "Replacement Parts" for
information on parts replacement.
HELMET
DISPOSAL
If you buy
a new helmet, destroy the old one to ensure it cannot be reused. Do not sell or
give away your old helmet, even if it has not been damaged. Over time the
protective foam in the helmet will adjust to the contours of your head. If
someone else uses this helmet it will not provide them with as much protection.