IAN 93708 - Skateboard Playtive - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL IAN 93708 Playtive

• WARNING! Risk of suffocation for children! Do not allow children to play with the packaging material or the article without supervision.

• This is not a toy for children! Only use under adult supervision! Children can underestimate potential dangers. Risk of injury!

• WARNING! Skateboarding can be dangerous.

• Always pay attention while skateboarding and do not take excessive risks. Falls can lead to serious injury despite sufficient safety equip- ment.

• Check before each ride that all the screws are still tight. The effect of self-locking nuts can lessen over time.

• The article may only be used by one person at a time.

• Familiarise yourself or your child with the basic safety rules for skateboarding. Please ensure that your child follows these rules.

• Learn the basics of skateboarding, e.g. riding around curves, gliding, and braking, before moving in a public space. Beginners should always be accompanied by an adult. It is also recommended to take a course that teaches participants how to fall correctly.

• Check the article for damage or wear before each use. The article may only be used if in perfect condition!

• Do not modify the article in such a way that it could put your safety at risk.

• Always wear sufficient safety equipment (shoes with an anti-slip sole, knee, wrist, and elbow protection, safety helmet).

• Only use the article on smooth, level, and dry surfaces. Never ride on unpaved or sloping streets or paths.

• Never allow yourself to be pulled by a vehicle and adjust your speed to your skill level. You should be able to jump off the skateboard at any time. Please ensure that the skateboard does not injure anyone or enter traffic in this event.

• Only use the article if there is sufficient light and in suitable weather conditions. Also please wear appropriate and easily visible clothing.

• Avoid uneven and unstable surfaces while skateboarding in order to avoid the wheels coming to an uncontrolled stop.

• Always show consideration to other people.5GB/IE

• Do not skateboard in traffic or among large groups of pedestrians.

• The article may not be used in rain, icy condi- tions and/or on gritted surfaces (e.g. sand).

• Although the article was designed for heavy impacts, damage cannot be ruled out following long-term use. As a skateboarder you are solely liable for any resulting risks. Caution! Always inspect the article for any damage before use and undertake regular maintenance. Caution! Only use original replacement parts and have repairs carried out by an expert. Do not carry out any modifications to the article that may put your safety in risk. Caution! Check whether there are local regulations in force concerning the use of skate- boards (possibly also with regard to required protective clothing) and observe them. Use Conduct while skateboarding

• Check the function of the wheels before each use and ensure that all screws are tight.

• Clean the ball bearings and the wheels regularly.

• Remain alert and careful at all times.

• Always stay in control while riding.

• Always be in control of your speed. Only ride at a speed at which you are still in control of the skateboard and can safety dismount during the ride.

• Avoid stones, sand, gravel, water, oil, potholes, and very rough surfaces. Tips for beginners Most accidents happen in the first month. Please follow the tips below: Caution! Practise initially on an anti-slip surface such as a carpet before moving to a faster surface.

• Get help from a second person during your initial test rides so that they can support you if necessary.

• Learn the basics of skateboarding, e.g. riding around curves, gliding, and braking, before trying difficult tricks. Riding and braking

1. To get an initial feeling, stand on the skate-

board in a relaxed position with your knees slightly bent and get a second person to pull you.

2. Once you feel safe and are able to keep

your balance well, you can undertake your first attempts alone. Place one foot on the skate- board and push yourself off with the other foot. You can place your second foot on the skate- board when you have built up enough speed. To find the correct posture, stand with your upper body leaning slightly forwards, looking in your direction of travel, and with your body slightly sideways. Dismount from the skateboard in a controlled manner if you lose your balan- ce. Only ride at a speed at which you can still control the skateboard.

3. For the next step try to roll the skateboard for-

wards using body movements.

4. Shift your body weight to the left or right to turn

5. Practise ‘tilting’ the skateboard in order to turn

or brake during the ride. At the same time, place one foot at the very back of the skate- board and shift your weight to this foot. The skateboard will tip down at the back. Setting the steering characteristics (figure B) You can set the steering characteristics on the front axle and the back axle, choosing between a soft and a hard setting. Soft setting: Loosen the kingpin nut (1) slightly. Hard setting: Tighten the kingpin nut more securely. Caution! – Risk of accident In order to ensure the self-locking protection on the kingpin nut, the self-locking ring on the kingpin nut must be located completely on the screw. Otherwise the nut can loosen during the ride.6 GB/IE

5. Place the wheel on the axle. Be sure not to

6. Apply thread locking lacquer to the axle nut

and tighten it. Care and storage

• Look out for splinters, sharp edges, and cracks on the deck and remove them if necessary.

• Regular maintenance and cleaning contributes to the safety and preservation of the article.

• Always store the article in a clean, dry condi- tion in a temperature-controlled room.

• Keep the tread surface clean to retain its anti-slip characteristics.

• Remove stones and other foreign bodies from the wheels.

• Clean only with water, never with aggressive cleaning agents. Then wipe it dry with a clea- ning cloth. Dry wet or damp ball bearings with a clean cloth. Lubricate the ball bearings with a suitable lubricant (oil or grease) from the out- side in order to prevent rust formation. Disposal Information Dispose of the product and all corresponding components through an approved waste disposal company or through your municipal waste dispo- sal provider. Please observe the currently valid regulations. In case of doubt, ask your waste disposal provider about environmentally sound disposal. 3 years warranty The product was produced with great care and under constant supervision. You receive a three- year warranty for this product from the date of purchase. Please retain your receipt. The warranty applies only to material and work- manship and does not apply to misuse or impro- per handling. Your statutory rights, especially the warranty rights, are not affected by this warranty. With regard to complaints, please contact the fol- lowing service hotline or contact us by e-mail. Our service employees will advise as to the subsequent procedure as quickly as possible. We will be per- sonally available to discuss the situation with you. Maintenance Exchanging the wheels (figure C) Wheels wear down. The wear depends on many factors such as the ground, the size and weight of the user, the weather conditions, the material of the wheels and their hardness. It is therefore necessary to exchange them at intervals. Worn or unevenly worn wheels should always be exchanged in pairs. If you would like to use wheels with new ball bearings you must follow the following steps:

1. Release the axle nut (2) from the axle (3).

2. Remove the wheel (4) and place a new wheel

with new ball bearings onto the axle. Do not forget the washers (5 and 6) on each side of the wheel.

3. Apply thread locking lacquer to the axle nut

and tighten it. The wheel must not wobble, but not be tightened so securely that this blocks the wheel. Cleaning and exchanging the ball bearings (figure. C) The ball bearings should be checked at regular intervals and after riding on wet, dusty, or oily surfaces. If the ball bearings have become wet then they must be dried with a cloth without fail. Exchange the ball bearings if they are damaged. Only use ball bearings that are authorised for this skate- board.

1. Remove the wheel as described.

2. Push out one set of ball bearings (7) carefully

by pressing on the spacer (8) using a screw- driver and then remove the spacer.

3. Push out the other set of ball bearings (9) by

pressing with a screwdriver. Please ensure that you do not damage the ring on the ball bea- rings with the tool and do not lose the spacer.

4. Insert the new set of ball bearings directly into