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OWNER’S MANUAL FOR BALANCE BIKES This manual contains important safety, performance and maintenance information. Read the manual before taking your first ride on your new ride-on vehicle, and keep the manual handy for future reference.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
BALANCE BIKE THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY, PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. READ THE MANUAL BEFORE TAKING YOUR FIRST RIDE OR ALLOWING YOUR CHILD TO RIDE YOUR NEW ELECTRIC RIDE-ON TOY. KEEP THE MANUAL HANDY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
DO NOT return this item to the store. STOP Questions or comments? Call Dynacraft at 1-800-551-0032 NOTE: Illustrations in this Manual are for reference purposes only and may not reflect the exact appearance of the actual product. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual was written to help you get the most performance, comfort, enjoyment and safety when your child is riding his or her new Balance Cycle. It is important for you to understand your child’s new Balance Cycle, how your child should use it and what you need to do to keep your child safe.
GENERAL WARNING Cycling can be a hazardous activity even under the best of circumstances.
Proper maintenance of your child’s new Balance Cycle is your responsibility as it helps reduce the risk of injury. This manual contains many “WARNINGS” concerning the consequences of failure to maintain or inspect your child’s new Balance Cycle. Many of the warnings could say, “your child may lose control and fall.” Because any fall can result in serious injury or even death, we do not repeat the warning of possible injury or death whenever the risk of falling leads to a “WARNING”. NOTE: The illustrations in this manual are used simply to provide examples; the components of your child’s new Balance Cycle might differ. In addition, some of the parts shown might be optional and not part of your child’s new Cycle’s standard equipment. The following manual is only a guide to assist you.
A SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS
Your child’s new Balance Cycle is distributed by Dynacraft BSC, Inc. and is intended for riding on flat surfaces and easy slopes. Uses such as aggressive off-road riding, downhill riding, jumping, tricks, stunting and other extreme uses are not recommended and if you allow your child to do such things with this Balance Cycle you must assume sole responsibility for any harm to your child that may result. It is a tragic fact that cycling accidents involve children. As a parent or guardian, you bear the responsibility for the activities and safety of your minor child. Among these responsibilities are to make sure that your child’s new Balance Cycle which your child is riding is properly fitted to the child; that it is in good repair and safe operating condition; that you and your child have gone over the use, operation and safety section of this manual; that you and your child have learned, and understand what to do and what not to do with your child’s new Cycle, and the common sense rules of gravity, safe speed and courteous cycling.
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USE, OPERATION, AND SAFETY As a parent, you should read this manual before letting your child ride your new Balance Cycle. The age grade of 3 to 4 years old is based on United States government guidance on child development and appropriate toys, but young children are all different. If your child walks and runs with confidence, then the Balance Cycle will help your child develop balancing skills and learn about steering. After walking while straddling the Balance Cycle your child will then run and eventually “scoot” while seated with the feet off the ground. The Balance Cycle has no brake. To stop, your child merely stands up. You can not expect your child to understand how difficult it is to stop on hills or at speed, and your close supervision and sound limits about speed and grade are required for your child’s safety. So encourage play and having fun with the Balance Cycle, but keep it on flat surfaces or gentle slopes, always wear shoes (never barefoot, sandals or flip flops), and avoid traffic and pedestrians. Remember only you are the best judge of whether your child is at the appropriate development stage for safe play with the Balance Cycle. Stopping is obviously very important. The seat on the Balance Cycle is low to promote learning balance skills and to keep both of your child’s feet close to the ground. Adjust the seat for comfort, but no higher than what will allow your child to have both feet on the ground at the same time while seated (See Assembly Instruction section). Always have your child use safety equipment and appropriate clothes and shoes. Safety equipment includes a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads. The helmet is not only a good idea but required in many communities. To protect CORRECT FITTING – your child, the helmet must comply with CPSC, 16 CFR Section 1203 requireMAKE SURE YOUR HELMET ments and be worn correctly.
COVERS YOUR FOREHEAD.
CORRECT FITTING – MAKE SURE YOUR HELMET CORRECT FITTING COVERS YOUR Make sure your FOREHEAD. helmet covers your forehead.
INCORRECT FITTING – FOREHEAD IS FITTING EXPOSED INCORRECT Forehead is exposed andTO AND VULNERABLE vulnerable to serious injury. SERIOUS INJURY.
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The Balance Cycle is intended to allow children to learn at their own pace while feeling safe that they are not going to fall. Have them start by sitting on the Balance Cycle and pushing with their feet. The action is like walking and they will progress as they become comfortable. Your responsibility is to set limits on speed and appropriate location for play. Be aware that young children often can master riding, and still will lose their balance and fall while at play. So part of your supervision is that they not leave the Balance Cycle or other toys around the ground where they play as they may fall on them. It is also your responsibility to maintain the Balance Cycle after correctly assembling it. Children should be made aware of all possible riding hazards and correct riding behavior before they take off on their Balance Cycle! Please explain to them as often as necessary:
• Always wear a helmet and other safety equipment. • Always keep the chin strap on the helmet securely buckled. • Observe the age and weight limitations on the cover of this manual. • Never have more than one rider and never try to tow anything. • Do not ride at night. • Do not ride in wet weather. • Obey all local laws about cycling. • Do not ride near swimming pools, ditches or drop offs. • Do not ride if parts are broken or worn until fixed or replaced by your parent. • Always ride on smooth surfaces or gentle slopes and avoid too much speed. • Do not ride on streets, around cars, on hills, barefoot, or in skateboard or vehicle traffic. • Speed is a danger, avoid excessive speed going down hill; also avoid stunts, jumps and bumps. • Avoid sharp turns, bumps, drainage grates, trick stages, ramps, half pipes, skateboard parks, or empty swimming pools.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING
The Balance Cycle is to be assembled by an adult. As shipped in the box it is partially assembled and contains potentially hazardous sharp edges and points on screws and axel rods. The box contains a package of small parts, cap nuts and fasteners that pose a swallowing hazard to small children. Assemble the Balance Cycle with out your child’s help and keep these hazards away from your child until assembly is complete.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
Adjustable wrench (not included) or 13 mm, 14 mm and 16 mm wrenches (not included). NOTE: The Balance Cycle comes partially assembled, you need to install the front fork (together with front wheel), install and adjust the handlebar, install the rear wheel, and set the seat height.
FRONT FORK AND HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY NOTE: The front wheel has been already assembled onto front fork. STEP 1. Insert the front fork (together with the front wheel) into the frame head tube, make sure the slot in the front fork faces the rear of the cycle (see Figure 1). NOTE: The Balance Cycle has a steering control mechanism. To make it work, be sure to have the fixer (on front fork) well seated into hollow area under the plastic washer of the head tube (see figure 2 and 3).
SLOT
FIXER
HOLLOW AREA
FIXER
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
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NOTE: The items below are packed together in a small poly bag and can be found when you open the carton.
#1
#2
STEEL WASHER
#3
HANDLEBAR CLAMP
PROTECTIVE CAP
STEP 2. Place the steel washer (#1) onto the front fork (see Figure 4). STEP 3. Place the handlebar clamp (#2) onto the front fork and on top of the steel washer (#1) (see Figure 5); Do not tighten the handlebar clamp at this time.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
STEP 4. Slide the protective cap (#3) onto the handlebar and put it all the way up (see Figure 6 on page 7). STEP 5. Insert the handlebar into the frame head tube to the minimum insertion mark, (see Figure 7 on page 7) then align handlebar and the front fork.
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MINIMUM INSERTION MARK
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
STEP 6. Tighten the hex nut on the bolt of handlebar clamp securely (see Figure 8). STEP 7. Slide the protective cap down to cover the handlebar clamp (see Figure 9).
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
WARNING: IMPORTANT NOTE
Test the security of the handlebar by clamping the front wheel between your knees and trying to move the handlebar up and from side to side. The handlebar should not move when applying pressure.
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REAR WHEEL INSTALLATION STEP 1. Loosen axle nuts on rear wheel axle with fingers so that nuts are still attached to axle. STEP 2. Guide rear wheel into rear fork slots, position axle in rear fork slots, make sure washers and nuts are positioned outside of rear fork legs (see Figure 10).
SAFETY LOCKING HOLE FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
NOTE: Safety tabs should be locked into safety locking holes (see Figure 10). AXLE NUT
SAFETY LOCKTAB WASHER
STEP 3. Tighten wheel nuts on left and right side of rear wheel axle securely. NOTE: When tightening, be sure the rear wheel is centered in the frame.
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SEAT ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT STEP 1. Loosen hex nut on keyed bolt of seat clamp (see Figure 12). STEP 2. Insert the seat post into the seat clamp on the frame to the minimum insertion mark (see Figure 13). STEP 3. Tighten the hex nut on keyed seat clamp bolt securely (see Figure 14). NOTE: The proper seat height is achieved when your child can put both feet on the ground at the same time when seated. Adjust the seat height if too high or too low.
TOP VIEW
MINIMUM MINIMUM INSERTION MARK INSERTION MARK
HEX NUT FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 14
WARNING: IMPORTANT NOTE
The seat post must be insert to at least the “minimum insertion” line marked on the seat post.
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH RIDE
Before each ride, check your Balance Cycle and its components against the following checklist. In addition, if you have a crash or accident, even a minor one, always inspect the Balance Cycle thoroughly before riding again. • Check that wheels are straight. • Check attachment of bolt-on wheels. • Check handlebar and stem for signs of stress and fatigue. • Inspect your tires for wear or damage. • Check the attachment of the handlebar. • Check the attachment of the seat and seat post. • Check the wheels to see if they can spin smoothly.
WARNING:
A Balance Cycle that does not work properly can cause you to lose control and fall. Inspect the entire Balance Cycle thoroughly before every ride and do not ride it until any problem has been corrected. • Periodically inspect the Balance Cycle for wear or damage. • To clean the Balance Cycle, use a mild soap and water solution and clean cloth. Rinse clean with water to remove soap residue. • Replace worn handlebar grips.
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SERIAL NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER
REGISTRATION Model number or description: Serial Number: Name: Address: City: State: Zip: E-mail Address: Date of purchase:
User’s date of birth:
Date of birth or person whose name appears above: Place of purchase:
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LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to the following limitations, all Balance Cycles manufactured for Dynacraft are warranted to the original purchaser to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period from the date of purchase. Lifetime For The Balance Cycle’s Frame Two Years On All Other Component Parts No other express or implied warranty is given. Dynacraft will replace without charge the Balance cycle’s frame or those component parts that are determined by Dynacraft to be defective in materials or manufacture under normal use and service during the applicable warranty period. The original purchaser will be responsible for any and all labor charges connected with the repair or replacement of the frame, and/or parts. Component parts subject to wear in use, tires, tubes, seats, and grips are not covered under this warranty. NOTE: This limited warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear, nor to claimed defects, malfunctions, or failures that result from abuse, neglect, improper assembly, improper maintenance, alteration, collision, crash or misuse.
CAUTION
Dynacraft does not encourage stunting, trick riding, ramp riding, jumping, aggressive riding, riding on severe terrain, riding in severe climates, riding with heavy loads, commercial activities; such use is inherently dangerous, can cause serious injury to the rider, and if done it is with the rider’s parent’s express and implied assumption of the risk of such use and Dynacraft shall not have any responsibility for any breakdown of the Balance Cycle, its components or rider injuries that occur during such use. Riding can be inherently dangerous such that bodily injury or death can occur, especially if the parent of the rider does not make the safety and maintenance checks recommended in this manual, if the rider does not wear a helmet, if the rider does not follow the rules of the road, if the rider goes into traffic, rides double, or engages in aggressive, stunt or extreme terrain riding. Parents that allow their children to ride taking such actions will assume their own risk and the risk of injury to their child, and Dynacraft will not be responsible. THE PURCHASE OF THIS BALANCE CYCLE WILL CONFIRM THE BUYER’S AGREEMENT THAT DYNACRAFT’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE NO GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL DYNACRAFT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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