Yakima Beetle Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S

MANUAL

Read and understand these

directions prior to operation.

1032989C - 1/16

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

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
OWNER’S MANUAL Read and understand these directions prior to operation. 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 &...
Page 2: Introduction
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.
Page 3: Before You Begin
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.
Page 4: Jogger Responsibilities
— IT ALL BEGINS WITH THE JOGGER — USE GOOD JUDGEMENT: Jogging with a stroller requires physical strength and sound mental judgement. JOGGER’S RESPONSIBILITIES: • ALWAYS use seat harness to avoid serious • DO NOT wear headphones injury to child. An unrestrained child is while jogging with a stroller.
Page 5: Passenger Safety
Protect your small Passenger! Avoid direct sunlight on the passenger. Check your child frequently Dress your passenger Heat can build quickly in intensity and cause Make sure the child is safe and Use the layer system and serious injury. You can open or close the comfortable.
Page 6: Load Limits
Exceeding this limit is unsafe and may result in accident or injury to passenger, stroller and jogger. 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.
Page 7: Stroller Safety
Keep your hands on the bar at all times. Slow your pace, and carefully maneuver the stroller through turns. arf. TRANSPORTING ANIMALS Yakima strollers are specifically designed to transport children, not your pets. 1032989C - 7/16...
Page 8: Unfold The Stroller
ASSEMBLE THE STROLLER: Remove all wrapping from stroller and wheels. UNFOLD THE STROLLER. • TURN AND PULL OUT the red knobs… • Turn knobs until If the knobs they align to the seem stiff, pull DO NOT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS WITH CHILD IN STROLLER “FOLD”...
Page 9: Wheel Installation
MAKE SURE THE STROLLER STAYS OPEN! DO NOT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS WITH CHILD IN STROLLER • Lift the handlebar until it snaps into place. • If the handlebar will not stay up, check that both red knobs are in “LOCK” position. If you are having difficulty keeping •...
Page 10 Install the skewer into the FRONT wheel. • Unscrew the skewer nut from the skewer. • Insert the skewer through the wheel hub. FRONT VIEW Attach front wheel. • Slide wheel between open brake pads. • Install forks onto skewer. Tighten and CHECK THE close the quick...
Page 11: Handle Height
IF THE SAFETY STRAP IS NOT INSTALLED— Anchor the strap to the frame at the rear axle.. WARNING: The strap must be attached to the runner’s wrist at all times during operation. Set the rear Pass the small loop Pass the large loop Pull until the brakes when stopped.
Page 12: Brakes
ALWAYS SET THE BRAKES BEFORE LOADING THE CHILD. Press down on the foot brakes at the rear of the stroller. Squeeze the hand brake and depress the metal button to set the front brakes. TO QUALIFY AS A PASSENGER: Child must be able to sit upright, and be strong WARNING: enough to hold up his or her head.
Page 13 TIGHTEN CROTCH STRAP. Adjust the strap end until fit is firm. Remember to position buckle at child’s belly. POSITION STRAP JUNCTION AT CHILD’S BELLY. • Adjust by sliding the buckle in the crotch strap up or down depending on child’s height. •...
Page 14: Checklist (Before You Jog)
BEGIN THE RIDE Before rolling, sit down with your passenger and make it clear that they may not bounce or rock from side to side. Shifting of weight from one side to another can cause tip over and must not be permitted. PASSENGER BEFORE DURING...
Page 15: Folding The Stroller
FOLDING THE STROLLER ONE KNOB AT A TIME: LIFT the handlebar… PULL AND TURN the red knob until it stays out. Repeat for other side. WARNING: Do not use adjustment dials or red knobs with a child in the stroller. The DO NOT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS WITH CHILD IN STROLLER stroller may fold and cause serious injury to the child.
Page 16: Maintenance
TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY, BEFORE in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and does not cover consequential EACH USE. damages of any kind that may arise from the use or misuse of any Yakima product. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! 1032989C - 16/16...