OHLALA - Poussettes CHICCO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL OHLALA CHICCO

• Ensure that the person using the stroller knows how to use it safely. • WARNING: when opening or closing the stroller, ensure that your child is at a safe distance. Do not attempt to open or close the stroller with a child on board. Ensure that during these operations, the movable parts of the stroller do not come into contact with your child. • Always apply the brakes whenever the stroller is stationary. • WARNING: never leave the stroller on a sloped surface with a child on board, even with the brakes applied. • Do not let other children play unattended close to the stroller or climb on it. • To prevent the risk of choking, do not give to your child, or place near it, any objects with strings. WARNING: Do not use the stroller on stairs or elevators: it could cause the loss of control of the stroller. Pay special attention when manoeuvring the stroller up or down pavements or a step. • If the stroller is left exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, allow it to cool before placing your child in it. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause the materials and fabric to fade. • Do not use the product if some of its parts are broken, torn or missing. • WARNING: When it is not used, the stroller must be kept away from the reach of children. • WARNING: This product is not suitable for running or skating. • Prevent the stroller from coming into contact with salt water. It may cause the formation of rust. • Do not use the stroller on the beach. • WARNING: This product must only be pushed by an adult.

IMPORTANT WARNING IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY MAY BE AFFECTED IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: BEFORE USE, REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL PLASTIC BAGS AND PACKAGING MATERIALS AND KEEP THEM OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

• WARNING: It may be dangerous to leave your child unattended. • WARNING: A CHILD’S SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. • WARNING: Children should be harnessed in at all times and should never be left unattended. • WARNING: The child should be clear of moving parts while making adjustments. This vehicle requires regular maintenance by the user. Overloading, incorrect folding and the use of non-approved accessories may damage or break. • WARNING: before assembly, check that the product and all of its components have not been damaged during transportation. Should any part be damaged do not use, and keep out of reach of children. • WARNING: This vehicle is intended for use for children aged between 0 and 36 months of age and up to weighing up to 15 kg. • It is recommended that the backrest should be used in its most reclined position for children from birth to 6 months of age. • WARNING: Ensure that all the locking devices are engaged before use. In particular, ensure that the stroller is locked in the open position, by checking that the rear locking device is effectively locked. • Do not overload the storage basket. Maximum weight 3 kg. • Do not carry more than one child at a time. • Do not use accessories, spare parts, or any component not supplied or approved by the manufacturer, as they may make the stroller unsafe. • WARNING: Any load attached to the handle affects the stability of the pushchair. • WARNING: the use of the crotch strap and safety harness is necessary to guarantee the safety of your child. Always use the crotch strap in combination with the waist belt.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The cleaning and maintenance of this product must be carried out on a regular basis by the user. The cleaning and maintenance of the stroller must only be carried out by an adult.

CLEANING The cover can be removed (please refer to the section “How to Remove the Fabric Cover”). Please refer to the care labels for instructions on how to clean the fabric parts. Below are the cleaning symbols and their meanings: 17

Wash by hand in cold water.

located inside the seat on the left and right, see diagram 5 above.

HOW TO ADJUST THE BACKREST The backrest can be adjusted to 5 positions. 6. Fit the two fabric panels to the rear tubes by fastening the two press studs, as shown in diagram 6. 7. To adjust the inclination of the backrest, press the button located on the backrest. Release the button to lock the backrest in the nearest position (diag. 7). 8. To raise the backrest to the desired position, simply push it in an upward direction (diag. 8). WARNING: The child’s weight can make these operations more difficult.

Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Periodically wipe clean plastic parts with a soft damp cloth. Always dry the metal parts to prevent the formation of rust if the stroller has come into contact with water. MAINTENANCE Lubricate the moving parts only if necessary, with a light application of a silicone based lubricant. Regularly check the condition of the wheels and, keep them clean of dust and sand. To avoid friction that may prevent the correct operation of the stroller, ensure that all the movable plastic parts placed along the metal frame are clean of dust, dirt or sand. Keep the stroller in a dry place.

HOW TO ADJUST THE LEG REST The stroller’s leg rest can be adjusted to 2 positions to offer extra comfort to your child.

9. Press simultaneously the two side buttons, as shown in diagram 9, to adjust the leg rest to the desired position. REAR BRAKES The rear wheels have linked brakes, which can be applied simultaneously to the two rear wheel units by using only one pedal. 10. To apply the brakes, push one of the two levers located at the centre of the rear wheel units in a downward direction, as shown in diagram 10. 11. To unlock the braking system, push one of the two levers located at the centre of the rear wheel units in an upward direction, as shown in diagram 11. WARNING: Always apply the brakes whenever the stroller is stationary. Never leave the stroller on a sloped surface, with a child onboard, even with the brakes applied. WARNING: After operating the brake lever, ensure that the brakes have been correctly applied to both of the rear wheel units.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE FRONT WHEELS

1.Assemble the front wheel, inserting it into the appropriate joint. A click will be heard, indicating that it is locked correctly into position (diag. 1). Repeat this operation with the other wheel. WARNING: Before use, ensure that the wheels are safely locked into position. HOW TO OPEN THE STROLLER WARNING: When opening the stroller, ensure that your child, or other children, are at a safe distance. Ensure that during these operations, the movable parts of the stroller do not come into contact with your child. 2. Release the closing device and push the front part of the stroller forward (diag. 2). 3. Push the rear primary locking mechanism downward with your foot (diag. 3). Ensure that the stroller is open and locked in the correct position. WARNING: Before use, ensure that the stroller is locked in the open position, by checking that the locking mechanism, at the rear of the stroller, is effectively locked.

FRONT SWIVEL WHEELS The stroller has front swivel/fixed wheels.

It is recommended to use the wheels in the fixed mode when manoeuvring the stroller on particularly uneven surfaces. The use of the wheels in the swivel mode is recommended to increase the manoeuvrability of the stroller on a normal road surface. 12. To use the front wheels in the swivel mode, push the front lever in an upward direction with your foot, as shown in diagram 12. To use the front wheels in the fixed mode, lower the lever with the foot. The wheel will lock in the straight position, regardless of its previous position. WARNING: Both wheels must always be locked or unlocked at the same time.

HOW TO USE THE SAFETY HARNESS This stroller has a five-point safety harness featuring two shoulder straps, two adjustment holes, a waist strap and a crotch strap with buckle.

WARNING: When using the safety harness with children from birth up to approximately 6 months of age, it is necessary to first fit the shoulder straps through the two adjustment holes. 4. If necessary, adjust the height of the shoulder straps, inserting them into the adjustment hole, as shown in diagram 4. After sitting your child in the stroller, fasten the safety harness, first inserting the two prongs into the hole located on the shoulder straps (diag. 4A and 4B) and then into the buckle of the crotch strap (diag. 4C). Adjust the length of the straps, ensuring that they adhere to the child’s shoulders and body correctly. To unfasten the waist strap, press and pull the side prongs. WARNING: Children should be harnessed in at all times. To ensure your child’s safety, it is necessary to always use the safety harness. 5. For extra safety, “D” rings are provided for the attachment of a separate safety harness approved to BS6684. They are

13. To fit the hood, fasten the plastic clip in the appropriate positions, as shown in diagram 13. WARNING: the hood must be fixed on both sides of the stroller. Ensure that the hood is correctly secured into position. 14. Open the hood as shown in diagram 14A, and lock it by pressing the two side calliper shaped mechanisms (diag. 14B). WARNING: If you wish to close the hood, always unlock the two side calliper shaped mechanisms. 15. The hood can become a summer sun-canopy. The rear panel may be removed by unfastening the zip (diag. 15).

HOW TO CLOSE THE STROLLER WARNING: When closing the stroller, ensure that your child, or other children, are kept at a safe distance. Ensure that during

these operations the moveable parts of the stroller do not come into contact with your child. Before closing the stroller, ensure that the storage basket is empty.

16. If it is open, fold the hood, raising the two side calliper shaped mechanisms (diagram 16A) and pulling the front part towards you, as shown in diagram 16B. 17. To close the stroller, pull the rear locking mechanism in an upward direction (diag. 17A), and unlock the pedal, located on the right side of the stroller, with your foot (see diag. 17B). 18. To close the stroller completely, push the handles forward (diag. 18). 19. When the stroller is closed, the locking device located on the side of the stroller will automatically lock it in the close position (see diag. 19), therefore preventing any accidental opening of the stroller. HOW TO REMOVE THE FABRIC COVER The fabric cover of the stroller can be removed. 20. To remove the fabric cover, raise the leg rest (diag. 20A). Unfasten the buckles (diag. 20B) and the press studs located on the seat (diag. 20C); remove the fabric cover, taking care to slide the safety harness through the appropriate hole. 21. Unfasten the press studs located on the rear tubes of the stroller, as shown in diagram 21A. Unfasten the press stud C and remove the two hooks D and E, located under the fabric panel on the side of the stroller (diag. 21B). Lastly, remove the fabric cover from the backrest, pulling it in an upward direction.

FLEECE FOOTMUFF Some versions have a fleece footmuff, which is ideal in cold weather.

29. Fit the fleece footmuff as shown in diagram 28, fastening the press studs in the positions shown. 30. The upper part of the fleece footmuff has a comfortable hood, that can be opened and closed with the velcro (diag. 29). 31. The footmuff has holes that allow you to slide through the safety harness when you use the footmuff (diag. 30). WARNING: Always use the fleece footmuff with the safety harness inserted through the appropriate holes. LEGCOVER 32. The footmuff can be used as a legcover by opening the zip and removing the lower part in fleece (diag. 31). 33. To fit the legcover, fasten the clips, fastening the straps around the stroller’s tubes, in the positions shown in diagram 32. Important Note: The pictures and instructions contained in the booklet refer to the complete stroller model. Some of the components and functions described here may vary according to the model purchased.

To fit the fabric cover to the stroller, carry out the following operations.

22. Fit the fabric cover on the backrest of the stroller. 23. Fasten the two hooks, D and E, and the press stud C, as shown in diagram 22. 24. Fix the two fabric panels to the rear tubes with the press studs, as shown in diagram 23. 25. Fasten the press studs (diag. 24A). Fit the fabric cover to the leg rest, then fasten the buckles (diag. 24B -24C). ACCESSORIES WARNING: The accessories described below may not be available for some versions of this product. Please read carefully the instructions on the accessories available for the model purchased. STORAGE BASKET The stroller may come with a storage basket. 26. Fit the storage basket, sliding the straps around the tubes of the stroller and fastening the press studs in the positions shown in diag. 25. 27. The storage basket can also be used by the parents as a practical rucksack, as shown in diagram 26. WARNING: When the storage basket is not fitted to the stroller, keep it out of reach of children. Warning: Do not overload the storage basket. Maximum weight 3 Kg. RAIN COVER The stroller may come with a rain cover. 28. To fit the rain cover, fasten the straps around the stroller’s frame, in the positions shown in diagram 27. After use, if the rain cover is wet, let it dry in the air before folding the rain cover to store it. WARNING: Be extremely careful when using the rain cover. WARNING: Do not use the rain cover if the stroller is not fitted with the hood or sun canopy to prevent the risk of suffocation. To prevent the risk of suffocation, never leave the stroller under the sun with the rain cover fitted to it. 19

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