Yakima Beetle Manual de usuario
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INSIDE THIS BOOK…
Introduction ................................... page 2
Before You Begin ..................................... 3
Jogger Responsibilities ......................... 4
Passenger Safety ..................................... 5
Load Limits ................................................ 6
Tire Pressure ............................................ 6
Stroller Safety .......................................... 7
Assembly & Installation
Unfold the Stroller ............................. 8
Wheel Installation ....................... 9–10
Handle Height .................................. 11
Brakes ............................................... 12
Child Position/Straps ................ 12–13
Passenger Qualifications..................... 12
CHECKLIST (Before You Jog) ............... 14
Folding the Stroller................................ 15
Maintenance .......................................... 16
Part #1032989 RevC
OWNER’S
MANUAL
Read and understand these
directions prior to operation.
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IMPORTANT WARNING!
BEFORE USING THE YAKIMA JOGGING STROLLER, READ THIS MANUAL IN IT’S ENTIRETY SINCE IT CONTAINS
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO OPERATION, ASSEMBLY AND SAFETY. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE INFORMATION,
IN THE OWNERS’ MANUAL, COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. YOU ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROPER USE OF THE YAKIMA JOGGING STROLLER. THIS WOULD INCLUDE PROPER
ASSEMBLY AS WELL AS THE PROPER USE OF THE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM TO SECURE YOUR CHILD. PRIOR TO
EACH USE, INSPECTIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED TO CHECK FOR ANY NEEDED ADJUSTMENTS, WEAR OR DAMAGE.
DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY IF THE UNIT SHOULD BECOME DAMAGED OR MALFUNCTIONS. IF YOU DO NOT
UNDERSTAND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE ASSEMBLY OF THE STROLLER, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE
STROLLER ASSEMBLED BY A PROFESSIONAL BIKE SHOP OR QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
Jogging Stroller
Congratulations & Thanks
for choosing a Yakima stroller to safely transport your child.
This stroller will enable you to enjoy the quality standards and dedication
to good times that Yakima has offered outdoor enthusiasts for over two
decades. We take our commitment to safety seriously and ask that you
take the time to read this important owner’s manual.
No one is better equipped to properly care for your child than you are. The
safety guidelines found within this booklet, combined with your own good
judgement as a parent, should put you well on your way to a safe and
rewarding recreational experience. We wouldn’t want it any other way.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Read all of this booklet before assembling and
operating your new stroller!
Have the children play alone while you enjoy a cup of tea and focus on this
important information regarding your new stroller.
WARNING:
Failure to read and follow the instructions
contained in these pages may result in
accidents and serious injury or death.
Jogging with a stroller is different!
USING A STROLLER
If you haven’t yet had
this experience, take
time to get the feel
of a stroller before
attempting to run while
also transporting a child.
NIGHT RUNS:
Avoid jogging at night by planning your run in the daylight hours.
With a stroller, you will experience
slower reaction time avoiding
obstacles that lurk under the cover of
darkness. Cars on the road may not be
able to respond quickly when you
suddenly become visible. If night
jogging cannot be avoided, by all
means wear reflective clothing and
always use a light for both the front
and rear of your stroller.
You will need a flasher if you are going
to run at night. Always make sure you
have reflectors that are highly visible
and free from damage.
You are ultimately responsible for the
consequences of your own actions and
should understand that night jogging is
inherently more dangerous than
jogging during the daylight hours, and
we do not recommend it.
JOGGING WITH A STROLLER
If you’ve never run with a stroller out
in front of you, familiarize yourself with
how it feels. Go for a practice run in a
relatively calm, traffic free area,
before a passenger is ever on board.
Next, load about 50 lbs. of weight into
your stroller and take another practice
lap to gauge what it may feel like to
run with a passenger.
You will probably have to alter
your jogging style to compensate
for increased length and weight
created by the stroller. Get a feel
for how you might perform under
different circumstances. This
way, you will be well prepared to
react in the safest most
responsible manner.
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STAY ON LEVEL GROUND —AND OFF THE SKATES!
— IT ALL BEGINS WITH THE JOGGER —
Just like everything else affected by the pull of gravity, your stroller can and will
tip over in certain circumstances. Here are some tips to reduce that risk:
•• AVOID TIPPING OVER ••
USE GOOD JUDGEMENT: Jogging with a stroller requires physical strength and sound mental judgement.
JOGGER’S RESPONSIBILITIES:
•NEVER use on steep grades, inclines or hills.
•NEVER use jogging stroller while roller-skating, roller-blading or biking.
•NEVER allow the jogging stroller to be attached to–or pulled by dogs,
bicycles, automobiles, snowmobiles or other machines.
•This stroller is not equipped for use after dark, and we do not
recommend use of stroller after dark.
•Discontinue use of your stroller if it malfunctions or becomes damaged.
•ALWAYS use seat harness to avoid serious
injury to child. An unrestrained child is
at risk of falling or sliding out of stroller.
•ALWAYS keep the safety strap attached
to your wrist while using the stroller.
•NEVER allow the child to stand in the stroller.
•ALWAYS set the rear brakes
when loading or unloading.
•NEVER leave a child unattended.
•DO NOT wear headphones
while jogging with a stroller.
•AVOID a busy road or highway that is
unsafe for a child. Run defensively and
don’t assume that you will be seen or
given the right of way by autos or bicycles.
•DO NOT allow a child or adolescent to
push the stroller. They do not have the
strength or good judgement to safely do so.
• Monitor child closely so they do not stand
up or lean out of the stroller as this may
cause the stroller to tip over.
• Monitor child to insure that all body parts,
clothes, toys and any other objects away
from the wheels and other moving parts.
• Slow down when turning and avoid sudden
swerves or directional changes.
• Do not strap bags or packages to handle; it affects the
balance and stability of the stroller and can cause it to
tip over backwards.
• Always cross tracks, curb cutouts and grooved road
surfaces at a 90-degree angle. Narrow angles when
crossing such obstacles could cause tip over resulting
in accident and injury.
• Not intended for off-road travel. Run on paved surfaces
only. Avoid curb hopping, potholes and any other road
obstructions as you run with your stroller.
WARNING:
Bouncing or rocking by passengers can
cause serious injury or death.
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Everyone
Needs
Water
Protect your small Passenger!
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It is important to keep yourself and
your passenger properly hydrated
at all times so bring plenty of water
and make it easily accessible.
There is a convenient water bottle
caddy on the side of the stroller.
Safety, comfort and well
being are essential on
every one of your runs; use
common sense and pay
close attention to your
passenger’s needs as well.
Avoid direct sunlight on the passenger.
Heat can build quickly in intensity and cause
serious injury. You can open or close the
canopy to help cool or warm your child but
always be aware of the wind chill factor and
the dangers posed by UV radiation.
Dress your passenger
Use the layer system and
bring some extra
clothing, a hat, and a
blanket just in case.
Never leave your child
exposed to the elements.
Check your child frequently
Make sure the child is safe and
comfortable. Remember that the
environment inside the stroller is
not the same as it is for you. Be
aware of the wind chill factor on
small children.
NEVER CARRY MORE THAN ONE PASSENGER!
This stroller is designed for a single child. Do not attempt to carry more than one
child. Do not allow a second child to climb into the stroller at any time.
BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS —
In wet, rainy or slick conditions
observe the following safe handling procedures:
Your stopping distance will at least DOUBLE in wet or slippery
conditions.
At frequent intervals, lightly apply the hand brake to clear the wheel
rim and brake pads of excess water buildup. Remember, in wet
conditions it can take two full revolutions of a wheel just to clear
away the water and begin to slow down.
Never pull the brake lever forcefully or suddenly.
This could lock up
the front wheel and cause dangerous, uncontrolled skidding.
Keep your speed to a minimum and allow for a greater margin
of error when starting through intersections, stopping and cornering.
Avoid riding over slick substances such as sand, loose gravel, ice, oil
and other debris not intended as a strolling surface. These slick
spots put a thin layer between you and the road, essentially
removing your tires from the surface they are trying to hold. If
slippery surfaces cannot be avoided it is advisable that you walk
your stroller to reduce the risk of accidents and injury.
Jogging in adverse weather
conditions on roads that have
become wet or slippery can be
incredibly dangerous and
should be avoided whenever
possible. If you find yourself
out in such conditions, use
extreme caution because your
ability to control and stop a
stroller is greatly impaired.
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WARNING
Exceeding this limit is unsafe and may result in accident
or injury to passenger, stroller and jogger.
DO NOT EXCEED STROLLER WEIGHT LIMITS!
THERE ARE LIMITS
STROLLER WEIGHT LIMIT
75 lbs. (34 kg)
PROPERLY INFLATE YOUR TIRES!
Use only Yakima supplied wheels and keep them
properly maintained in good, working order:
•Tires should be inflated to recommended pressure.
•Do not use knobby, off-road tires. Use only road tires
with street tread.
•Do not use tires wider than 1.75”(6.8 cm).
•Check for wear and proper inflation before each use.
•Using higher-pressure tires will cause your stroller to
become unstable, creating the potential for tip over.
WARNING
Never use the stroller with improperly inflated tires!
Failure to properly inflate your tires may lead to loss of
control and serious injury or death!
• The maximum weight limit for child
AND cargo is 75 lbs.
• Overloading may result in instability, decreased
maneuverability and damage to the jogger.
• Maximum weight for backrest pocket and
waterbottle caddy is 3 lbs.
• Maximum weight for under seat cargo bag is 28 lbs.
• Excessive weight may cause
a hazardous unstable condition.
• Parcels or accessory items, or both, placed on the
unit may cause the unit to become unstable.
Recommended
air pressure
is stated on
the tire wall as
“ - - p.s.i.”
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TRANSPORTING ANIMALS
Yakima strollers are specifically designed to
transport children, not your pets.
…AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
WARNING:
Never leave child unattended
while seated in the stroller.
Never leave child UNBUCKLED—even for a moment—while seated in the stroller.
AVOID RADICAL TURNS!
The danger of tipping over increases with greater
speeds or downhill runs.
Keep your hands on the bar at all times.
Slow your pace, and carefully maneuver the
stroller through turns.
Papa?
Mama?
NEVER STRAP BAGS OR PACKAGES
TO STROLLER HANDLE.
Extra weight on the handle will affect the balance and stability of
the stroller and can cause it to tip over backwards.
DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR STROLLER!
Overloading will cause the stroller to tip over in the event of a
sudden move or stop, causing injury or death to the passenger.
WARNING:
Failure to follow these warnings is unsafe and may result in
injury or death to passenger.
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DO NOT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS WITH CHILD IN STROLLER
Do not use adjustment dials or red knobs with a child in the stroller.
The stroller may fold and cause serious injury to the child.
WARNING:
UNFOLD THE STROLLER.
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ASSEMBLE THE STROLLER:
Remove all wrapping
from stroller and
wheels.
4WITH BOTH RED KNOBS AT “FOLD”MARK—
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If you are having difficulty opening the stroller, make sure the red
knobs are turned completely to the “FOLD”position.
•Turn knobs until
they align to the
“FOLD”mark.
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Reposition knobs
until they align to
the “LOCK”mark.
Lift wheel forks out.
Extend seat outward.
•TURN AND PULL OUT
the red knobs…
If the knobs
seem stiff, pull
the frame apart
and try again.
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Let’s Put the Wheels On!
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First, check that all three tires
are properly inflated to
recommended air pressure.
(Recommended air pressure is
stated on the tire wall as “p.s.i.”)
WARNING:
Failure to properly inflate
your tires may lead to loss of
control of the bike and
serious injury or death!
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TEST THE INSTALLATION.
If the wheel comes out, rotate while
inserting until it snaps into the hub.
8There are two REAR wheels.
• Insert wheel’s post into the axle center.
• The post should snap in and not pull out.
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•Lift the handlebar until it
snaps into place.
•If the handlebar will not stay
up, check that both red knobs
are in “LOCK”position.
•Test again.
If you are having difficulty keeping
the stroller open, make sure the red
knobs are turned completely to the
“LOCK”position.
MAKE SURE THE
STROLLER STAYS OPEN!
OPEN THE FOOT REST.
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Attach front wheel.
• Slide wheel between open
brake pads.
• Install forks onto skewer.
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Install the skewer into the FRONT wheel.
• Unscrew the skewer nut from the skewer.
• Insert the skewer through the wheel hub.
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FRONT VIEW
12 Tighten and
close the quick
release lever.
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ENGAGE THE BRAKE
by compressing
the calipers
and closing the
lever.
•Adjust brake pads until
aligned to metal rim of wheel.
•Do not allow the pads to
contact the tire.
OPEN
CLOSE
• Move lever to open
position.
• Tighten the nut until
the lever closes with
FIRM resistance.
The wheel is secure
ONLY after the lever
closes with solid
resistance.
WARNING:
Brake pads will wear with use and need to be replaced regularly.
Inspect and replace worn pads to reduce the risk of accident or injury.
14 Adjust brake pads.
CHECK THE
WHEEL.
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