Britax Steelcraft Sprint Instructions Manual

SPRINT

LAYBACK STROLLER

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Series SG1009

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE
OF THIS STROLLER.
THE CORRECT USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT IS
ESSENTIAL.

• USE GREAT CARE WHEN USING THE STROLLER ON STAIRS,
ESCALATORS, TRAVELATORS OR OTHER MOVING SURFACES.

• IT IS RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE THE CHILD FROM THE STROLLER
BEFORE GOING UP OR DOWN STAIRS OR ESCALATORS.

• DO NOT LIFT THE STROLLER BY THE ARM BAR (If Supplied)
BECAUSE IT MAY DISENGAGE.

• DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO STAND ON THE SEAT.

• DO NOT HANG BAGS OR GOODS FROM THE HANDLE AS THIS
COULD CAUSE THE STROLLER TO TIP OVER.

• DO NOT LEAVE THE STROLLER AND ITS ACCESSORIES NEAR AN
OPEN FIRE OR EXPOSED FLAME.

• DO NOT PLACE MORE THAN 4 KG IN THE BASKET OR 0.50KG IN
THE CUP HOLDER.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

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IMPORTANT NOTES

WARNINGS: TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH:

ALWAYS APPLY THE BRAKES WHENEVER THE STROLLER IS
STATIONARY.

• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED.

• SECURE THE CHILD IN THE HARNESS AT ALL TIMES.

• DO NOT CARRY EXTRA CHILDREN OR BAGS ON THIS STROLLER.

• MAKE SURE CHILDREN ARE CLEAR OF ANY MOVING PARTS IF YOU
ADJUST THE STROLLER.

• DO NOT USE ANY ACCESSORIES OTHER THAN THOSE APPROVED
FOR USE WITH THIS STROLLER BY BRITAX.

• IT IS UNSAFE TO USE ACCESSORIES NOT APPROVED FOR USE WITH
THIS STROLLER.

• THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF THE CHILD USING THIS STROLLER IS
NOT TO EXCEED 20 KG.

This CAUTION Symbol is shown at certain steps in
this Instruction Manual to highlight the danger of
being injured by moving parts.

CAUTION

FOR IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS ON ACCESSORIES - REFER
TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS IN THIS BOOK. THE MAXIMUM
WEIGHT VARIES FOR EACH ACCESSORY.

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WARNINGS

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The SMART lifting technique
This technique can be used to pick up small light loads from low levels.

Size up the Load

• Assess the load (size, shape and weight).

• Assess whether the load needs to be moved;

• Where is it going to be placed” Check that there are no obstructions”;

• Assess whether mechanical or human assistance is required.

Move the Load as close to the body as possible

• A load is heavier to lift or carry if it is not close to the body.

• The whole hand should be used to ensure a firm grip.

Always bend your knees

• Maintain balance.

• Keep feet apart and in a comfortable position.

• Minimise lower back bending.

• Bend knees preferable at as large an angle as possible but not at a
right angle - use a semi squat in preference to a full squat.

Raise the load with your legs

• Achieve the lift smoothly and without jerkiness.

• Maintain the normal curvature of the spine to allow the force of the
load to be distributed evenly from the spine to the pelvis.

Turn your feet in the direction that you want to move the load

• Avoid unnecessary bending, twisting and reaching.

• Change direction by turning your feet and not your back.

• To set the load down, squat down, keep your head up and let your legs
do the work.

Remember to ‘THINK TALL’ chest lifted, shoulders relaxed, chin
tucked in and head level.

MANUAL HANDLING TECHNIQUES

CAUTION

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PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 4 FOR SMART LIFTING TECHNIQUES.

• RELEASE THE STORAGE LATCH WITH DUE CARE AND OPEN THE FRAME.

• WHEN OPENING THE STROLLER, BE AWARE OF THE DANGER OF BEING
INJURED BY MOVING PARTS AND LOCKING DEVICES DURING THE
PROCESS. KEEP ALL HANDS AND LIMBS CLEAR OF THESE PARTS.

• THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR FINGERS OR PARTS OF THE BODY TO BE
INJURED WHEN THE STROLLER IS BEING UNFOLDED, DUE CARE
SHOULD BE EXERCISED.

• KEEP CHILDREN CLEAR OF THE STROLLER WHEN UNFOLDING THE
STROLLER.

• OPEN THE STROLLER SLOWLY AND BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PLACE
YOUR HANDS. KEEPING YOUR HANDS ON THE HANDLE IS THE BEST
WAY TO UNFOLD THE STROLLER.

OPENING THE STROLLER

A Stand the stroller upright. Hold the stroller handle with one hand and

with the other hand release the storage latch.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

ASSEMBLING THE STROLLER

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OPENING THE STROLLER

B Lift the handle upwards until the stroller is fully opened & locked in

position. Push down on the the handle to confirm the frame is locked.

ASSEMBLING THE STROLLER

A Take each swivel wheel and push it down firmly into each of the wheel

mouldings until you hear a ‘click ’ which indicates the wheel has
locked in. Check that each wheel is fully engaged and secured by
pulling against it.

ATTACHING THE SWIVEL WHEELS

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ASSEMBLING THE STROLLER

A Locate the metal latch underneath the swivel wheel fork and press in to

release & remove the swivel wheel.

REMOVING THE SWIVEL WHEELS

IMPORTANT NOTE: BEFORE ATTACHING THE REAR WHEEL

ASSEMBLY TO THE STROLLER, FASTEN THE BASKET SNAPS TOGETHER
TO SECURE THE BASKET TO THE STROLLER FRAME.

ATTACHING THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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ASSEMBLING THE STROLLER

ATTACHING THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY

A Tip the frame over to install the rear wheel assembly.

CAUTION

B Lower the rear wheel assembly onto the rear legs of the stroller frame

and then push down until the locking pins on the stroller frame are
fastened securely through the holes on the rear wheel assembly. Pull
on the rear wheel assembly to ensure it is correctly installed.

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ASSEMBLING THE STROLLER

ATTACHING THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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ASSEMBLING THE STROLLER

A Slide the canopy mouldings onto the canopy mounting brackets on

both sides of the stroller frame until they connect together.

B Attach the hook strip on the side of the canopy backflap to the loop
strip on the side of the stroller.

The sun is very strong. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD EXPOSED TO THE
SUN. The canopy on this product will not give your child total protection
from the harmful rays of the sun.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

ATTACHING THE CANOPY

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ASSEMBLING THE STROLLER

ATTACHING THE ARM BAR

CAUTION: WHEN A CHILD IS IN THE STROLLER IT IS

RECOMMENDED THAT THE ARM BAR BE ATTACHED TO THE
STROLLER AT ALL TIMES.

A Push the arm bar clips onto each side of the stroller frame until they

snap into place. You will hear a ‘click’ which indicates the arm bar has
locked on. Pull up on the arm bar to ensure it has locked into place
correctly.

CAUTION

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STROLLER OPERATION

ATTACHING THE CUP HOLDER

WARNING: DO NOT PLACE HOT LIQUIDS IN THE CUP

HOLDER.

PLEASE NOTE: The maximum weight placed in the cup holder should
not exceed 0.50kg

A Line the cup holder mounting pin with the cup holder bracket on the

handle and push the cup holder downwards until it locks into the
bracket.

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STROLLER OPERATION

WARNING: ALWAYS APPLY THE BRAKES WHEN THE

STROLLER IS STATIONARY.

USING THE BRAKES

A To lock the rear wheels, press the red brake lever down. Push the

stroller backwards and forwards to confirm brakes are locked.

B To unlock the rear wheels, push the red brake lever up.

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STROLLER OPERATION

USING THE SWIVEL WHEELS

PLEASE NOTE: Always lock the swivel wheels when using the stroller
on rough surfaces as this will minimise wheel wobble.
The swivel wheels should only be locked when the wheels are in the
trailing position (wheels under frame).

A To lock the front wheels into the fixed position, press the swivel lock

up until you hear a ‘click’.

B To allow the wheels to swivel, push the swivel wheel lock down until
you hear a ‘click’.

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A Raise the leg rest by lifting it until the release latches lock into place.

B To lower the leg rest, pull the release latches forward located on both

sides of the leg rest and then push the leg rest down.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• THE LEG REST FEATURE IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR CHILD'S COMFORT.

• THE LEG REST IS NOT DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EXTRA WEIGHT.

• DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO STAND OR SIT ON THE LEG REST.
IT WILL DISENGAGE IF EXTRA WEIGHT IS APPLIED.

ADJUSTING THE LEG REST

STROLLER OPERATION

CAUTION

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WARNINGS:

• THE UPRIGHT POSITIONS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WITH
CHILDREN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD.

• THE LOWEST RECLINE POSITION SHOULD BE USED TO TRANSPORT
BABIES. THE BACKREST CAN BE ADJUSTED TO A MORE UPRIGHT
POSITION AS THE CHILD GROWS OLDER AND IS ABLE TO SUPPORT
ITS HEAD WITHOUT ASSISTANCE.

PLEASE NOTE: IF THE CHILD IS SITTING IN THE SEAT, SUPPORT THE
BACKREST AS IT RECLINES. IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY ADJUSTING
THE BACKREST YOU MAY NEED TO REMOVE THE CHILD FROM THE
SEAT TO ALLOW YOU TO RAISE OR LOWER THE BACKREST WITH
EASE.

A To lower the backrest, lock the brakes (Refer to Page 12). Locate the

backrest recline lever on the back of the stroller. Pull the recline
lever up and lower the backrest to the desired position.

ADJUSTING THE BACKREST

STROLLER OPERATION

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ADJUSTING THE BACKREST

STROLLER OPERATION

B To raise the backrest, hold the backrest along the bottom edge and

lift to select a more upright seating position.

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ADJUSTING THE CANOPY

A To adjust the canopy, open by pulling canopy forward, or close by

pushing the canopy backward.

B To open the canopy window, pull the canopy window flap away from
the canopy. Roll the canopy window flap up and secure with the
elastic loop and toggle.

STROLLER OPERATION

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USING THE HARNESS

STROLLER OPERATION

• A five point harness is provided to restrain your child.

• Buckle tongues separate for added safety.

• To reconnect buckle tongues and to secure the child in the harness
please follow the steps below carefully.

• ENSURE YOUR CHILD IS SECURED WITH A CORRECTLY ADJUSTED
HARNESS.

• THE ADJUSTED HARNESS SHOULD CLOSELY FIT THE CHILD.

• NEVER LEAVE THE HARNESS BUCKLED WHEN NOT FITTED TO A
CHILD IN THE STROLLER, BECAUSE THE HARNESS CAN FORM
LOOPS WHICH MAY POSE A STRANGULATION HAZARD.

• WHEN HARNESS IS NOT IN USE, DISCONNECT SHOULDER
STRAPS FROM THE WAIST STRAPS AND BUCKLE TO PREVENT
STRANGULATION.

WARNING: USE THE HARNESS AT ALL TIMES.

Raised Rib

PLEASE NOTE: Each waist buckle tongue has a raised rib on one side and can only
be locked into the buckle assembly with the raised rib facing up.

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USING THE HARNESS

STROLLER OPERATION

A Always apply the brakes. Place child in seat. Slip one shoulder strap

over each shoulder. Position crotch strap between legs. Push the
buckle tongues (A) on waist straps through the tongue guides (B) on
shoulder straps.

B Hold the buckle tongue (A) on the waist strap & tongue guides (B) on
shoulder straps together.

Shoulder straps

Waist straps

Waist straps

A A

B

B

Buckle

Assembly

PLEASE NOTE: Ensure the straps are not twisted as they may become
uncomfortable for the child.

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IMPORTANT: Pull on each waist buckle tongue to make sure they are
locked into the crotch buckle assembly. If not, repeat above
procedure.

C Press in and hold the centre crotch buckle button and insert the waist

buckle tongues into the crotch buckle assembly.

D Tighten or loosen the shoulder straps and crotch strap by sliding the
3 bar harness adjuster up or down. The crotch strap should be
adjusted to a snug fit.

CAUTION: DO NOT SLIDE 3 BAR SLIDER OVER THE

SEWN TAB ON SHOULDER HARNESS.

USING THE HARNESS

STROLLER OPERATION

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F Release the harness by depressing the button in the centre of the

buckle while pulling the two waist tongues away from the buckle
assembly.

4 bar

harness

adjuster

E Tighten or loosen the waist straps, hold and lift the 4 bar harness

adjuster and pull the harness strap to adjust to the desired fit. The
waist strap needs to fit firmly around the child.

USING THE HARNESS

STROLLER OPERATION

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G The stroller seat has 3 sets of harness slots at different heights to

accommodate the child. The shoulder straps must be positioned near
the child’s shoulders. To change the shoulder harness height, push the
shoulder harness tongue out of the current harness slot and through
the back of the seat and then pull the shoulder harness buckle tongue
through the desired slot.

USING THE HARNESS

STROLLER OPERATION

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USING THE TETHER STRAP

STROLLER OPERATION

WARNINGS:

USE THE TETHER STRAP TO STOP THE

STROLLER ROLLING AWAY.

• THE STROLLER IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON FLAT OR GENTLY
SLOPING SURFACES, AND MAY BE UNSTABLE ON HIGHER SLOPING
AND UNEVEN SURFACES AND USERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF THE STROLLER ROLLING AWAY OR TIPPING OVER.

• NEVER LET GO OF THE STROLLER WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE
OR SLOPING SURFACE. ALWAYS PARK ON A FLAT SURFACE.

A A wrist tether strap is provided near the handle grip. Slide your hand

through the tether strap loop whenever you use the stroller. Only
remove your hand from the tether strap loop when the brakes have
been applied to the stroller wheels.

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USING THE STROLLER

STROLLER OPERATION

PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 4 FOR LIFTING TECHNIQUES.

• Always ensure you bend your knees where appropriate and take due
care when lifting the frame.

• With your hand through the wrist tether strap loop, push the stroller
holding the handle.

• The stroller can be steered in the desired direction - allowing the front
wheels to swivel will make this easier.

• The front wheels may wobble or oscillate when walking fast.
Locking the front swivel wheels will stop this.

• The stroller can be taken up kerbs by either pressing down on the
handles and raising the front wheels or turning the stroller around and
pulling the stroller up the kerb.

• Caution is required when pushing the stroller on a steep slope as the
stroller may become unstable. Always hold the handles firmly.

• Do not run with the stroller.

• Whenever you stop, always apply the brakes before you leave the
stroller.

• Do not hang bags or goods from the handle. Use the storage basket.

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FOLDING THE STROLLER

STROLLER OPERATION

IMPORTANT NOTES:

PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 4 FOR LIFTING TECHNIQUES.

• REMOVE THE CHILD FROM THE STROLLER BEFORE COMMENCING ANY
FOLDING OPERATION.

• FOLD THE STROLLER SLOWLY AND BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PLACE
YOUR HANDS.

• WHEN FOLDING THE STROLLER, BE AWARE OF THE DANGER OF BEING
INJURED BY MOVING PARTS AND LOCKING DEVICES DURING THE
PROCESS. KEEP ALL HANDS AND LIMBS CLEAR OF THESE PARTS.

• THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR FINGERS OR PARTS OF THE BODY TO BE
INJURED WHEN THE STROLLER IS BEING FOLDED, DUE CARE SHOULD
BE EXERCISED.

• KEEP CHILDREN CLEAR OF THE STROLLER WHEN FOLDING THE
STROLLER.

A Remove the child from the stroller before commencing any folding
operation.

B Lock the brakes. (Refer to Page 12 )

C Release the swivel wheels. (Refer to Page 13)

D Unfasten the hook strip on the side of the canopy backflap from the

loop strip on the side of the stroller.

E Raise the backrest to the fully upright position. (Refer to Pages 16)

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FOLDING THE STROLLER

STROLLER OPERATION

F Locate the backrest recline lever (1) on the back of the stroller. Pull the

recline lever up and push the backrest forwards.

G Hold the Pull strap (3 “Pull to fold) located under the backrest recline
lever.

CAUTION

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FOLDING THE STROLLER

STROLLER OPERATION

H Locate the folding lever, (2 “Lift to fold”) on the side of the stroller and

lift the Pull strap (3 “Pull to fold) and the folding Lever (2 ”Lift to fold”)
upwards at the same time.

CAUTION

CAUTION

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FOLDING THE STROLLER

STROLLER OPERATION

I The stroller will start to fold. Continue to lift the pull strap (3 “Pull to
fold) until the stroller has fully folded.

J The frame lock will automatically engage when the stroller is fully

folded. If the frame lock has not engaged, push both sides of the
stroller frame together until the frame lock automatically secures the
stroller in the locked position.

CAUTION

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CAUTION

LIFTING AND CARRYING THE STROLLER

STROLLER OPERATION

• TO AVOID INJURY: BEND YOUR KNEES WHEN OPENING, LIFTING,
CARRYING, FOLDING, UNFOLDING OR ADJUSTING THE STROLLER OR
ANY ACCESSORIES.

Please Note: Only use the carry handle to lift and carry the stroller.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 4 FOR LIFTING TECHNIQUES.

A Ensure the storage latch is locked onto the frame before lifting the

stroller. To lift the stroller, grasp the carry handle, so the stroller is
balanced.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• To prolong the life of your stroller keep it clean and do not leave it in
the direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

• Removable fabric covers and trims may be cleaned using warm water
with household soap or mild detergent. Allow it to dry fully, preferably
away from the direct sunlight.

• Non removable fabric covers and trims may be spot cleaned using a
damp sponge with soap or a mild detergent. Allow it to dry completely
before folding or storing it away.

• In some climates the covers and trims may be affected by mould and
mildew. To help prevent this occurring, do not fold or store the product
if it is damp or wet. Always store the product in a well ventilated area.

• When using your stroller at the beach - completely clean your stroller
afterwards to remove the sand and salt from the mechanisms and
wheel assembly. Sand and Salt will cause premature wear and
corrosion.

• If there are compression marks on the tyres - Use a domestic hair dryer
to gently warm (DO NOT OVERHEAT) the tyre and the compression
marks should slowly disappear.

• Always check parts regularly for tightness of screws, nuts and other
fasteners - tighten if required. To maintain the safety of your nursery
product, seek prompt repairs for bent, torn, worn or broken parts. Use
only those parts and accessories approved by Nursery Elegance.

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE.

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