Graco Bugaboo Stroller manual

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eng 3 content introduction 4 1. basic steps 8 2.assembling the bassinet 18 3. assembling the seat 20 4. various uses of bassinet and seat 22 5. using the seat’ s safety belts 24 6. fitting the underseat bag 26 7. going outdoors with the bugaboo gecko 27 8. protection against weather and wind 30 9. travelling and storage 35 10. maintenance and ac[...]

* Bugaboo is a registered brand name. eng 4 introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your patented Bugaboo* Gecko. The Bugaboo Gecko is renowned for its versatility and safety (bassinet, push- chair and buggy comply with ASTM Standards F833-05). Y ou and your child will be surprised by the Bugaboo Gecko’ s possibilities. We wish you a grea[...]

eng 5 W ARNINGS • Failure to follow these warnings and instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Keep plastic bags and other packing materials that may pose a suffocation hazard away from children and safely discard as soon as possible. • Do not use the Bugaboo Gecko if any part or component appears to be broken, damaged or miss[...]

eng 6 W ARNINGS • Never attach purses, shopping bags, diaper bags or other packages or similar items to the handle bar as they may change the balance of the Bugaboo Gecko and cause a hazardous condition. • Excessive weight may cause a hazardous unstable condition to exist. • If package carrying items are added onto the product, unstable hazar[...]

eng 7 assembly and use The Bugaboo Gecko is easy to assemble and prepare for use. It is advisable to repeat actions a couple of times when indicated. This section explains how to assemble the Bugaboo Gecko. The subjects are the chassis, swivel wheels, big wheels with pneumatic tires, unfolding the chassis, parking brake, adjusting the handlebar , f[...]

d a eng 8 1. basic steps chassis The chassis is the main component of the Bugaboo Gecko. The Bugaboo Gecko frame clicks into the chassis and becomes the base for the bassinet and seat. The parts are attached to the chassis. The chassis is comprised of the following components: - axle for the big wheels; - axle for the swivel wheels with holder; - h[...]

e a b c eng 9 e Move the handlebar upwards and away from you and let go of the white buttons. Y ou hear a ‘click’ when the handlebar is upright. swivel wheels The swivel wheels provide optimum maneuverability . step 2 placing the swivel wheels in the holders a Without releasing it, move the handlebar to the floor . The wheel axles are now faci[...]

b a a eng 10 other functions removing the swivel wheels from the holders a. The swivel wheel has a round button, which protrudes through the holder . The button has 2 sprung lips. b Push on the 2 lips and remove the swivel wheel from the holder . c. Do the same on the other side. swivel wheels unlocked a. Push down the swivel locks. b. The swivel w[...]

b b ‘cl i c k ’ ‘c l i c k ’ eng 11 b Remove the wheel from the axle; repeat on the other side. Im po r ta nt The big wheels cannot be removed from the axle if the Bugaboo Gecko’ s parking brake is on. inflating the tires a. Unscrew the valve’ s black valve cap. b Use an ordinary bicycle pump to inflate the pneumatic tires. W ARNINGS ?[...]

c a eng 12 c Push your foot against the axle of the swivel wheels. d. The swivel wheels are released. The chassis is now standing on 4 wheels. W ARNINGS • Care must be taken when folding and unfolding the chassis to prevent finger entrapment. parking brake The parking brake is on the handlebar . It prevents the big wheels from turning. Always ap[...]

a b eng 13 other functions releasing the parking brake a Grip the handle tightly with one hand. Press the white, round button on the handle with the other hand and move the handle towards the handlebar . b. The parking brake is now off. Not e If you press the white, round button on the handle without holding the handle tightly , the parking brake w[...]

a c ‘cl i c k ’ ‘cl i c k ’ eng 14 frame When the frame is fastened to the chassis; the chassis is then secured. The bassinet or seat fabric is fastened to the frame. The frame has 2 frame supports, which ‘click’ onto the 2 frame bearers. The round side of the frame is always the head end of the bassinet or seat. step 6 fitting the fram[...]

b c eng 15 step 7 fitting the frame on the chassis a. Fit the frame supports on the frame bearers. b Press the frame downwards until you hear a ‘click’ on both sides. The frame is now attached to the chassis. W ARNINGS • T o check whether the frame is attached to the chassis, pick up the frame. If the frame releases one or both sides of the c[...]

b c b eng 16 W ARNINGS • Only the seat can be used in 3 positions on the frame. The bassinet can only be used horizontally (See W ARNINGS Section). removing the frame from the chassis a. Place the frame in the horizontal position. b Simultaneously press the 2 square, white buttons on the frame supports to release the frame. c Pick up the frame. d[...]

eng 17 practicing Now you have assembled the chassis you can: • fold out the chassis; • release and move the handlebar; • fit and remove the swivel wheels; • activate and de-activate the swiveling action of the swivel wheels; • fit and remove the big wheels; • inflate and deflate the tires; • use the parking brake; • fit, remov[...]

c a eng 18 2. assembling the bassinet The bassinet consists of the frame, the bassinet fabric, with base plate, mattress and the apron. Hook and loop fasteners ensure that the bassinet hangs securely in the frame. step 1 attaching the bassinet fabric to the frame The round side of the bassinet fabric fits in the round side of the frame. a. Fit the[...]

a eng 19 step 3 fitting the apron The apron protects the child against the cold and is fitted to the foot end of the bassinet. a Zip the apron onto the bassinet. First make sure that the runners at the end on the left are next to each other . b. If you use the sun canopy , pull the apron’ s small elastic bands over the hooks of the sun canopy’[...]

b c d eng 20 3. assembling the seat The seat comprises the seat fabric, which is pulled over the frame. The seat fabric is fitted with back pad supports, foot support and seat pad. The seat has 2 shoulder belts, 2 waist belts, 1 crotch belt and 1 tensioning belt with metal O-rings. When fastened together , the waist belts should stay in place at th[...]

g h i ‘cl i c k ’ eng 21 g Fasten the two ends of the tensioning belt together underneath the seat area. Y ou should hear a click. Pull the belt until it is tight.. h Now give shape to the seat by folding the seat pad inwards. i Attach the 2 hook and loop fasteners at the foot end to the underneath the frame. Im po r ta nt Assemble the seat bef[...]

eng 22 4. various uses of bassinet and seat Y ou can use the bassinet from the child’ s birth until the child is aged around 6 months. It is only intended for children who cannot sit or get up onto their hands and knees unaided. Do not use the bassinet for children who are longer than 71 cm / 28 inches or heavier than 9 kg/19.8 lbs. Y ou can use [...]

eng 23 seat Y ou can set the seat to one of three positions. This is only possible if the seat is on the chassis. The 3 positions are: 1. sitting 2. reclining 3. lying Im po r ta nt The child’ s posture (angle between the back support and seat pad) should remain the same in the 3 positions. The seat can be turned around easily . This enables you [...]

c d ‘cl i c k ’ ‘c l i c k ’ eng 24 5. using the seat safety belts The Bugaboo Gecko seat has a 5-point harness, which is comprised of 2 shoulder belts, 1 crotch belt and 2 waist belts. Use the safety belts when the child is sitting in the seat. Prevent the child from falling out of the seat and being injured. step 1 using safety belts a. F[...]

e ‘cl i c k ’ ‘c l i c k ’ eng 25 e Attach the shoulder belts over the child’ s shoulders to the waist belts. T ighten the belts to fit the child’s length. f. Y ou should now have heard a ‘click’ 4 times. This means the child is sitting securely in the Bugaboo Gecko seat. The Bugaboo Gecko’ s bassinet and frame are fitted with e[...]

b c d eng 26 6. fitting the underseat bag The underseat bag hangs under the bassinet or seat. step 1 fitting the under seat bag The under seat bag is fastened between the wheels of the chassis. a. Remove the frame from the chassis. b Fit the underseat bag to the chassis between the axles of the wheels with the Bugaboo logo facing the big wheels. c [...]

b b eng 27 7. going outdoors with the bugaboo gecko The Bugaboo Gecko is designed for use in the city , in rough terrain or in the 2-wheel position. city position a. Use the 4-wheel position. b Place the handlebar above the big wheels. c. Do not lock the swivel wheels. This is the Bugaboo Gecko’ s most maneuverable setting. rough terrain position[...]

d g d ‘cl i c k ’ ‘cl i c k ’ eng 28 d WITHOUT releasing the handlebar , swivel it to the other side, until it is lying on the floor . e. Attach the black clamps to the swivel wheel holder on the thin shaft between the large wheels. Y ou should hear a click. f. Remove the swivel wheels. Check that the big wheels are properly attached. g Ra[...]

e h eng 29 e Lift the handlebar up and place the seat in the correct position. f. Allow the handlebar to go down. Now place the child in the seat. g. Fasten the 5-point harness.. h Place the wrist strap on your wrist. i. Release the parking brake. The stroller is now ready for use on the beach. surface that is difficult to traverse, or snow Use the[...]

d ‘cl i c k ’ e eng 30 8. protection against weather and wind The standard version of the Bugaboo Gecko comes with a sun canopy , rain cover and mosquito net, so you can protect the child against the sun, wind and rain, as well as insects. The necessary steps to make the Bugaboo Gecko ready for use in good or bad weather are the same for the ba[...]

f b c eng 31 f Pull out the sun canopy . Not e Y ou can also use the sun canopy to protect your child from wind. W ARNINGS • Babies have very sensitive skin. Never put a baby in the Bugaboo Gecko in the sunlight without fitting the sun canopy . rain cover The rain cover is pulled over the sun canopy or over the sun canopy’ s frame. The black e[...]

e f a b eng 32 e Slide the holes of the rain cover frame over the protruding pins on the side of the frame f Finally , pull the wide, black edge over the foot end of the frame. Im po r ta nt Ensure that the stitched seams of the rain cover are aligned with the sun canopy’ s frame. step 2 fitting the rain cover over the sun canopy’ s frame If yo[...]

c eng 33 c Pull the frame apart. d. Lay the rain cover with the wide, black edge on the foot end. e. Pull the rain cover over the sun canopy’ s frame first. f. Ensure that the stitched seams of the rain cover are aligned with the sun canopy’ s frame. g. Slide the holes of the rain cover frame over the protruding pins on the side of the frame. [...]

b eng 34 mosquito net The mosquito net keeps out insects. step 1 fitting the mosquito net a. Fit the sun canopy , with or without its fabric, to the bassinet or seat. b With the washing instructions at the head end, pull the mosquito net over the sun canopy . c. Ensure there is a tight fit between the sides of the net and the bassinet or seat.[...]

c eng 35 9. travelling and storage Y ou can easily store the Bugaboo Gecko, or take it with you in the trunk of your car . step 1 collapsing the seat or bassinet Remove the seat or bassinet from the chassis. collapsing the seat a. Pull the seat pad from the seat. b. Press the seat flat between the frame supports. collapsing the bassinet c. Remove [...]

d eng 36 d Grasp the center shaft on which the frame bearers are located and lift everything up. The chassis with the wheels and handlebar should now fall against each other . e. The Bugaboo Gecko can now be put in storage or transported by car . Y ou can also store the Bugaboo Gecko without its wheels, or hang the Bugaboo Gecko by the handlebar .[...]

eng 37 10. maintenance safety Check the safety of the Bugaboo Gecko before each use. Ensure that the hook and loop fasteners, the brake and the safety belts are all working properly and that the bassinet or seat is fitted correctly to the chassis. Check whether the Bugaboo Gecko is damaged. Y ou should ensure that any damaged or worn parts are rep[...]

eng 38 11. accessories New accessories are regularly produced for the Bugaboo Gecko. Full details are provided on the website www .bugaboo.com or you can ask your supplier for details. the present accessories are: - Parasol - Wheeled board - Footmuff - Diaper Bag - Adaptors for various car seats, for example Graco ® SnugRide ® , Peg-Perego Primo [...]

eng 39 LIMITED W ARRANTY Bugaboo, we make innovative, high quality products for babies and children. Bugaboo North America, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship existing at the time of manufacture for a period of two years from the date of initial purchase. Y our original dated sales or deliver y receipt sh[...]

eng 40 Some replacement parts may be available for purchase after this limited warranty expires. Please visit us at www .bugaboo.com or call us at 800-460-2922 for details. In Canada call 800-355-5560 or e-mail: service@bugaboo.com. comment T o enable us to continue to make improvements, please let us know what you think of the Buga- boo Gecko’ s[...]