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roadways, alleys or swimming pool areas. Always wear shoes. Never allow more than
one rider (without a tandem seat). The use of protective gear and a Safety Helmet is high-
ly recommended.
■ Ensure that the toy vehicle is not used until it has been properly assembled and checked
by an adult person.
■ In case of tricycles without a free-wheel consider the fact that the pedals will rotate even
when the tricycle is pushed.
■ Do not transport any objects on the tricycle.
■ Always adjust the use of the tricycle to the conditions encountered.
■ Tricycles do not possess a continuously effective brake system. Therefore, safeguard the tri-
cycle against rolling away
■ Never pull the tricycle behind you as long as a child is seated on it.
■ Instruct your child how to use the vehicle correctly and draw attention to possible sources
of danger.
■ Although dangerous situations are unlikely to occur if the toy is used correctly, children at
play should, if possible, be supervised.
■ Please bear in mind that there is always a danger of children injuring themselves while
using swings, climbing frames,toy vehicles or similar equipment.
■ When using the toy vehicle, the user should always wear strong shoes.
■ Instruct your child how to use the vehicle correctly and draw attention to possible sources
of danger.
■ When children are at play, situations may arise which cannot be predicted by the manu-
facturer and for which he cannot be held responsible.
■ Before use, always check all screws and plug-in connections as well as respective safety
devices fit correctly.
■ Never use corrosive or abrasive substances to clean the toy. Never use substances which
may cause pollution of the environment.
■ Lubricate the bearing sleeves of the wheels and the handlebars with a few drops of oil
every two or three months.
■ Due to the nature of materials used in pneumatic tires on KETTLER
®
toys, it is not recom-
mended for the product to be left in any one place for too long where solvents or other
chemicals, i. e. petrol, may lie. This may result in a chemical reaction, which could cause
the tires to mark the surface such as a vinyl flooring. If in doubt put something underneath
the wheels to cover the floor.
■ For models with push bars: Always ensure that the push bar fits correctly in the adaptor,
and locks. Do not hang any weights on the bar! The vehicle may tip over, and your child
may be hurt. The push bar is intended for adult use only, do not pass responsibility for chil-
dren on to other children. For free play time take the push bar off for safety reasons.
Assembly of the toy vehicle
■ The toy vehicle must be assembled carefully by an adult person. Study the assembly instruc-
tions carefully before beginning work. Assemble the vehicle in the exact sequence shown
by the letters in the diagrams. This is essential for the safe function and use of the tricycle.
■ Please note that there is
always
a danger of injury when working with tools or doing
manual work. Therefore please be careful when assembling this machine.
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