Graco Bugaboo Stroller User Manual

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Bugaboo® Design & Sales BV shall not be liable for technical errors or ommisions contained herein.

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introduction 4

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1. basic steps

2.assembling the bassinet 18

3. assembling the seat

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 accessories

11. accessories

LIMITED WARRANTY 39

introduction

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Congratulations on the purchase of your patented Bugaboo* Gecko. The Bugaboo Gecko is renowned for its versatility and safety (bassinet, pushchair and buggy comply with ASTM Standards F833-05). You and your child will be surprised by the Bugaboo Gecko’s possibilities. We wish you a great deal of pleasure with your Bugaboo Gecko. Please remember to complete and return the warranty card, so that you can be certain of receiving the best and most complete service from Bugaboo.

before you start

- Read the user guide carefully before you use the product and keep the guide for future reference. Your child’s safety may be in danger if you do not review all warnings and follow use and assembly instructions carefully.

- Additional instructions and warnings are afﬁxed to the Bugaboo Gecko and should be reviewed independently prior to use.

- This user guide is for the Bugaboo Gecko, item code number 61100.

- You will ﬁnd a sticker with the model number and serial number on the inside of the handlebar. Write this down for reference and warranty registration.

- Check what you have received

Check the contents of the box against the list below. If anything is missing, please contact your supplier.

the box with the bugaboo gecko comprises the following parts:

1 chassis with handlebar, parking brake and wrist strap 2 swivel wheels 2 big wheels (with pneumatic tires) 1 frame (base for seat and bassinet) 1 underseat bag 1 bassinet fabric with base plate and plastic ﬁllets 1 mattress 1 seat fabric with safety belts 1 apron 1 sun canopy (2 canopy wires, 2 canopy clamps and canopy fabric) 1 rain cover 1 mosquito net 1 user guide 1 Bugaboo demonstration DVD 1 warranty card

* Bugaboo is a registered brand name.

WARNINGS

• 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 missing. Discontinue use of the Bugaboo Gecko in case of malfunction.

• Be certain that all components (e.g. chassis, frame, seat/bassinet attachment

devices) are correctly engaged before you allow a child near the Bugaboo Gecko (see assembly instructions). Failure to attach properly could result in serious injury or death to your child.

• Audible ‘click’ must be heard in order to determine that each lock is in proper

position. To ensure proper locking engagement, check to see that the seat/carry handle cannot be disengaged from the stroller without unlocking the device.

• Care must be taken when folding and unfolding the product to prevent ﬁnger

entrapment.

• NEVER use the Bugaboo Gecko as a means to transport an infant in a motor

vehicle. Transport your child by car in an approved car seat. Approved car seats can be used in conjunction with the Bugaboo Gecko chassis using Bugaboo adaptors (see accessories).

• Do not carry more than one infant in the Bugaboo Gecko.

• The Bugaboo Gecko is not intended for infants in excess of 17 kg/40 lbs.

• The bassinet is not recommended for infants in excess of 9 kg/19.8 lbs in weight

or 71cm/28 inches in length.

• Only use the bassinet on level surfaces and only in the horizontal position to

avoid ejection of the child from the bassinet.

• NEVER place seat or bassinet on beds, sofa or other soft surfaces as they may

roll over when the child shifts weight causing a potential suffocation hazard.

• NEVER place seat or bassinet near edges of counter tops, tables, and other

elevated surfaces. Child’s movement can cause devices to slide off such surfaces.

• NEVER use the bassinet as a “car bed”.

• Do not use a mattress in the bassinet with a thickness in excess of 30 mm/1.2

inches.

• The seat is not recommended for children under 6 months of age, or for any child

unable to maintain an unaided sitting position.

• Make seat adjustments before the child is seated. Adjustments made while the

child is seated may result in the child falling.

• Always use the safety features of your Bugaboo Gecko, including locking devices,

brakes, the 5-point harness (when child is seated), hook and loop fasteners, and the wrist strap attached to the handle bar (see instructions for additional information). Check and maintain all safety features frequently.

• NEVER leave your child in the Bugaboo Gecko when harness straps are undone.

Your child could strangle in loose straps.

• Do not apply parking brake while the Bugaboo Gecko is moving.

• Never leave your child unattended. Always keep child in view while in the

Bugaboo Gecko.

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WARNINGS

• 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 hazardous

conditions may exist.

• The product will become unstable if the manufacturer’s recommended load is

exceeded.

• The Bugaboo Gecko should be used at walking speed and should never be used

while jogging, skating or running.

• Take your child out of the Bugaboo Gecko when going up or down stairs,

escalators or around steep or unstable conditions. Also, use extreme care when going up or down a curb or other uneven surface.

• Do not stand on the axles between the wheels. This is unsafe and could damage

the Bugaboo Gecko.

• Do not inﬂate tires to more than 1 bar (15 PSI).

• Do not allow the Bugaboo Gecko to be used as a toy.

• Do not use the Bugaboo Gecko near open ﬂames and other sources of heat.

• Avoid exposing the Bugaboo Gecko to extreme temperatures.

• Only use authentic Bugaboo replacement parts and accessories or accessories

approved by Bugaboo for use with the Bugaboo Gecko.

• The Bugaboo Gecko frame (no. 61100) should only be used with the Bugaboo

Gecko chassis (no. 61101). Do not use Bugaboo Gecko parts or components with any non-approved stroller or other device or with any other Bugaboo product.

• Additional warnings and safety information appear in the assembly, use and

accessory sections of this Guide as well as on the Bugaboo Gecko itself and should be reviewed independently.

• To reduce the risk of SIDS; Pediatricians recommend healthy infants be placed on

their backs to sleep, unless other wise advised by Physician on Product.

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, frame and carry handle. Each basic step in the Bugaboo Gecko’s assembly is explained separately in the text boxes. It is advisable to practice the basic steps. All parts ﬁt together properly, so no force is necessary. If you ﬁnd a step difﬁcult, reread the instructions and try again to execute that step. Do not proceed until you have executed each step properly and completely.

important

Always assemble the Bugaboo Gecko:

- without the child in the seat or bassinet (unless indicated otherwise);

- with the parking brake on (unless indicated otherwise).

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1. basic steps

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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;

- handlebar with frame bearers, parking brake and wrist strap.

You also need the following for the assembly:

- 2 swivel wheels;

- 2 big wheels with pneumatic tires.

Frame completes the chassis for further assembly.

step 1 folding out the chassis and handlebar

a Place the chassis with the 4 points on the ﬂoor.

b. Stand with the handlebar in front of you.

c. Hold the handlebar lightly in your hands. Do not push.

d Pull the 2 white buttons on the inside of the handlebar

towards you.

e Move the handlebar upwards and away from you and

let go of the white buttons. You hear a ‘click’ when the handlebar is upright.

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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 facing upwards. This enables you to ﬁt the wheels without having to bend down far.

b Move the white sliding buttons upwards. These are the

swivel wheel locks.

‘click’

c Stand with wheel axles in front of you. With the wheel

facing upward and the swivel lock facing away from you, push the swivel wheel into the holder.

d. You will hear a ‘click’ for each wheel.

The swivel wheels are now attached.

Important Do not ﬁt the swivel wheels on the wrong side

of the holder.

‘click’

other functions

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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 wheels are unlocked. c. The Bugaboo Gecko’s maneuverability is highest with

this setting.

swivel wheels locked

a. Push up the swivel locks. b. The swivel wheels are locked. c. The Bugaboo Gecko now moves in a straight line.

big wheels with pneumatic tires

The tires of the 2 big wheels are inﬂated to the correct pressure (1 bar/15 PSI) at the time of delivery.

step 3 fitting the big wheels to the axle

a Push the big wheels into the wheel holders at the ends

of the long axle.

b. You will hear a ‘click’ for each wheel. The wheels are

now attached.

other functions

removing the big wheels from the axle

a Squeeze the wire clamp together that is located on the

inside of a big wheel.

‘click’

b Remove the wheel from the axle; repeat on the other side.

Important 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.

WARNINGS

• Do not inﬂate to more than 1 bar (15 PSI).

deflating the tires

a. Press the inside of the big wheel’s valve. This releases air.

Important Do not leave the valve caps lying around. Prevent children from putting them in their

mouths.

Important The pneumatic tires provide maximum suspension when inﬂated to the correct

pressure. When inﬂated to the correct pressure you can easily depress the tire with your ﬁnger.

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unfolding the chassis

Move the handlebar up to unfold the chassis. The big wheels are on the ground. Release the handlebar and click it in position between the big wheels. The chassis is now folded up.

step 4 unfolding the chassis

a. Stand with the handlebar and big wheels in front of you.

b Pull the two white release knobs towards you and lift.

Release the knobs and raise the handlebar until it ‘clicks’ into the fastened position.

‘click’

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