UM-5NL0A-001-00
Front Derailleur
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
• 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).
• 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.
Important Safety Information
Guidelines that require replacement, contact the place of purchase or a bicycle
dealer.
WARNING
• Be careful not to let the cuffs of your clothes get caught in the chain while riding,
otherwise you may fall off the bicycle.
• After reading the user's manual carefully, keep it in a safe place for later
reference.
Note
• If gear shifting operations cannot be carried out smoothly, clean the derailleur
and lubricate all moving parts.
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• When the chain is in the position shown in the illustration, the chain may contact
the front chainrings or front derailleur and generate noise. If the noise is a
problem, shift the chain onto the next-larger rear sprocket or the one after.
Double
Front
chainrings
Rear
sprockets
User's manual
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• When the chain is in the position shown in the illustration, the chain may contact
the front chainrings or front derailleur and generate noise. If the noise is a
problem, shift the chain onto the next-larger rear sprocket or the one after if the
chain is in the position shown in Figure 1. Shift the chain onto the nextsmaller
sprocket or the one after if it is in the position shown in Figure 2.
Front
chainrings
Rear sprockets
• Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and deterioration from normal
use and aging.
• For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and
maintenance products.
Regular inspections before riding the bicycle
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.
• Is gear shifting carried out smoothly?
• Is there any looseness in the mount area?
• Do the links have large amounts of play in them?
• Are the derailleurs making any abnormal noises?
Names of parts
Type F
Triple
Fig.1
Fig.2
Double
Triple
Mount area
Links
Type B
Links
Type E
Type D
Mount area
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Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)
© May 2012 by Shimano Inc. HTR SZK
Mount area
Links
Mount area
Links