Britax STEELCRAFT STRIDER SIGNATURE, STEELCRAFT HA8343 SERIES, STEELCRAFT STRIDER COMPACT User Manual

STRIDER SIGNATURE

TRAVEL SYSTEM STROLLER

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Series HA8343

Suitable for use with the Strider Signature Second Seat, Strider Signature

Bassinet, Steelcraft Baby Capsule or Britax Unity Baby Capsule.

(All products are sold separately)

IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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CONTENTS

STROLLER SECTION

Stroller warnings and important Notes.........................................

Manual handling techniques........................................................

Stroller parts list...........................................................................

Stroller Features ..........................................................................

Stroller configurations..................................................................

STROLLER ASSEMBLY

Opening the stroller frame...........................................................

Attaching the wheel guards.........................................................

Attaching or removing the rear wheels........................................

Attaching or removing the front wheels.......................................

Attaching the stroller seat............................................................

Attaching the canopy...................................................................

Attaching the arm bar...................................................................

Installing the newborn comfort insert ..........................................

Attaching the boot cover...............................................................

Attaching the organiser bag ........................................................

Attaching the cup/bottle holder ....................................................

Removing the cup/bottle holder ..................................................

Installing the shade cover ...........................................................

Installing the rain cover.................................................................

STROLLER OPERATION

Using the brakes .........................................................................

Using the front wheel swivel lock ...............................................

Adjusting the backrest ................................................................

Adjusting the leg rest..................................................................

Adjusting the pivotal handle .......................................................

Securing your child in the harness .............................................

Adjusting the harness ................................................................

Opening the harness ..................................................................

Adjusting the shoulder harness height .......................................

Using the storage basket ...........................................................

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CONTENTS

STROLLER OPERATION

Using the tether strap .................................................................

Removing and reversing the stroller seat ....................................

Using the stroller ..........................................................................

Folding the stroller.........................................................................

Lifting and carrying the stroller ....................................................

BASSINET

Bassinet Warnings & Important Notes ...................................

Attaching the Bassinet to the stroller frame ....................................

Removing the Bassinet from the stroller frame ..............................

Second Seat

Second Seat Warnings & Important Notes .............................

Attaching the Second Seat to the stroller frame .............................

Removing the Second Seat from the stroller frame ........................

BABY CAPSULE

Baby Capsule Warnings & Important Notes ...........................

Attaching the Steelcraft Baby Capsule to the stroller frame ...........

Removing the Steelcraft Baby Capsule from the stroller frame .....

CARE AND MAINTENANCE .................................................

NOTES ...................................................................................

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WARNINGS

WARNINGS:

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. 9KG FOR THE STRIDER SIGNATURE BASSINET, 9KG FOR
THE STEELCRAFT BABY CAPSULE, 12KG FOR THE BRITAX UNITY BABY
CAPSULE OR 17KG FOR THE SECOND SEAT.

FOR IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS ON ACCESSORIES - REFER TO
THEIR INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS IN THIS BOOK OR THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INCLUDED WITH THE INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTS. THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT VARIES
FOR EACH ACCESSORY.

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

TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH:

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

CAUTION

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• 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 (SUPPLIED) BECAUSE IT
MAY DISENGAGE.

• DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO STAND ON THE SEAT.

• DO NOT HANG BAGS UNLESS THEY ARE SUPPLIED 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 12 KG IN THE BASKET AT SINGLE MODE OR
4 KG AT DOUBLE MODE, OR 1KG IN THE SEAT POCKET (IF SUPPLIED),
1KG IN THE BASSINET POCKET (IF SUPPLIED), 1 KG IN THE CUP/BOTTLE
HOLDER OR 1.5 KG IN THE ORGANISER BAG IF SUPPLIED.

IMPORTANT NOTES

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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

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PARTS LIST

1x Stroller Frame & Basket 1x Stroller Seat

1x Canopy 1x Arm Bar

2x Front Wheels 2x Rear Wheels

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2x Wheel Guards 1x Boot Cover

1x Head pillow +

2x Shoulder Harness Pads

1x Rain Cover

PARTS LIST

1x Newborn insert +

Back Support Wedge

1x Shade Cover

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1x Stroller Organiser bag 1x Cup/Bottle holder

PARTS LIST

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STROLLER FEATURES

Pivotal handle

Pick-a-boo window

Canopy

Folding lever

Seat release button

Frame socket

Leg rest adjuster button

Wheel guard

Swivel lock button

Front wheel release knob

Front basket access

Arm bar

Side basket access

Rear wheel
release button

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STROLLER FEATURES

Backrest
recline lever

Organiser bag

Tether strap

Frame lock

Brake

Lower mounting brackets

Second Seat safety
release button

Cup/Bottle holder

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STROLLER CONFIGURATIONS

PLEASE NOTE: Shown with optional Accessories (sold separately).

DO NOT exceed maximum weight limits defined in the Baby Capsules
or accessory instruction manuals.

SINGLE MODE

DOUBLE MODE

It is recommended to use the extension receivers (supplied with the
Second Seat). There are various positions available for double mode,

please adjust seat positions and do not use the positions if there is
not enough space for the lower occupant.

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STROLLER ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT NOTES:

PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 6 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 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 FRAME

A Push the release on the frame lock

and open the frame.

B Lift handle until frame locks into

upright position.

CAUTION

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STROLLER ASSEMBLY

ATTACHING THE WHEEL GUARDS

ATTACHING OR REMOVING THE REAR WHEELS

A Hold in the rear wheel release

button in the centre of the wheel
and slide the mounting pin into the
housing on the rear axle.
Please ensure It is locked.

B To remove the rear wheels, press

and hold the release button in the
centre of the wheel and pull away
from the wheel housing.

A Slide each guard onto the mounting

bracket above each rear wheel
housing and push down until it locks
into place.

There is left and right wheel guard.

Please ensure it is locked.

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STROLLER ASSEMBLY

ATTACHING OR REMOVING THE FRONT WHEELS

A Slide the front wheel mounting pins

into the housing on the frame until
they lock into place.
Please ensure it is locked.

B To remove the front wheels, turn

the front wheel release knob to the
left and pull the wheel out of the
housing.

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