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(English)
User's Manual
UM-0148A-003
Shift Lever (2-WAY
RELEASE)
https://si.shimano.com
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Contents
IMPORTANT NOTICE........................................................................................ 3
Important safety information........................................................................ 4
Notice............................................................................................................... 5
Regular inspections before riding the bicycle .............................................. 6
Names of parts................................................................................................ 7
How to operate............................................................................................... 8
Gear shifting operations / Caution on operation...............................................8
Right-hand lever operation.................................................................................9
Left-hand lever operation .................................................................................10
Trimming operation (noise prevention mechanism)........................................11
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Contact the place of purchase or a distributor for information on installation, adjustment, and replacement 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 ( https://si.shimano.com ).
For safety, be sure to read this “user's manual” thoroughly before use, follow it for correct use, and store it so
that it can be referenced at any time.
The following instructions must be observed at all times in order to prevent personal injury and physical damage
to equipment and surroundings. The instructions are classified according to the degree of danger or damage
which may occur if the product is used incorrectly.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Failure to follow the instructions will result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow the instructions could result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow the instructions could cause personal injury or physical damage to
equipment and surroundings.
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Important safety information
Important safety information
Do not disassemble or modify the product. This may cause the product to not operate correctly, and you
may suddenly fall and be seriously injured.
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Notice
Notice
Be sure to keep turning the crank during the lever operation.
Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and deterioration from normal use and aging.
In the case of carbon levers, wash them with a soft cloth using a neutral detergent. Otherwise, the material
may be damaged and lose strength.
Avoid leaving the carbon levers in places where high temperatures are present. Also keep them well away
from fire.
For maximum performance we highly recommend SHIMANO lubricants and maintenance products.
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Regular inspections before riding the bicycle
Regular inspections before riding
the bicycle
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?
Are the levers securely installed to the handlebar?
Do any abnormal noises occur during operation?
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Lever B
Lever B
Lever A
Lever A
Crank
Front Rear
Names of parts
Names of parts
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How to operate
Gear shifting operations / Caution on operation
How to operate
Gear shifting operations / Caution on operation
Gear shifting operations
Be sure to keep turning the crank during the lever operation.
Caution on operation
After gear shifting is completed, both levers A and B return to their initial position.
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(2)
(1)
Lever A initial position
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(2)
(1)
Lever B initial position
(1)
(2)
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How to operate
Right-hand lever operation
Right-hand lever operation
The number of sprocket shifts depends on the lever stroke. To shift one sprocket, move the lever to position (1).
To shift two sprockets, move the lever to position (2).
Lever A: Shifts to a larger sprocket
(1) Shifts one sprocket
Example: From the 3rd to 4th sprocket
(2) Quick-shifts two sprockets
Example: From the 3rd to 5th sprocket
Lever B: Shifts to a smaller sprocket
Example: From the 4th to 3rd sprocket
Gears can be shifted by pushing or pulling the lever. Some models have two-step gear shifting.
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Lever A initial position
Lever B initial position
How to operate
Left-hand lever operation
Left-hand lever operation
* The illustration is of the triple model, but the method is the same for the double model.
Lever A: Shifts to a larger chainring
Lever B: Shifts to a smaller chainring
Gears can be shifted by pushing or pulling the lever.
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Largest chainring
High limit sprocket High limit sprocket
Middle chainring Smallest chainring
High limit sprocket
Chain
position
Lever
operation
Click (make contact)
Lever A
Largest chainring
Low limit sprocket Low limit sprocket
Middle chainring Smallest chainring
Low limit sprocket
Chain
position
Lever
operation
Click (make contact)
Lever B
How to operate
Trimming operation (noise prevention mechanism)
Trimming operation (noise prevention mechanism)
* Some product models support trimming operations. Contact your place of purchase for the supported models.
When noise occurs due to the front derailleur contacting the chain, perform the following operation.
The lever to operate differs according to the chain position.
* The illustration is of the triple model, but the method is the same for the double model.
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