Chicco Miinimo, Instructions Manual

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suring that they adhere to the child’s shoulders and body
correctly.
7. To unfasten the waist belt, press and pull the lateral forks
(Fig. 7-7A).
WARNING:
Always use the restraint systems. For the safety
of your child use all five fixing points of the safety harness
belts.
Make sure to reassemble correctly the waist straps (e.g.
after washing ) and the crotch strap, threading them
through the holes located on the backrest and on the
seat. The harness must be re-adjusted.
HOW TO ADJUST THE BACKREST
The backrest can be adjusted to 4 positions.
8. To lower the backrest, lift the adjusting handle located on
the rear of the backrest (Fig. 8).
9. To raise the backrest, simply lift it to the desired position
(Fig. 9).
WARNING: The child’s weight can make these operations
more difficult.
REAR BRAKES
The rear wheels have linked brakes, which can be applied
simultaneously on both rear wheels by using one pedal
alone.
10. To operate the stroller’s brakes, press downwards the pedal
located at the centre of the rear wheels axle (Fig. 10).
11. To release the brakes, push upwards the pedal located
at the centre of the rear wheels axle (Fig. 11).
FRONT SWIVEL WHEELS
12. To make the wheels swivel, lift the lever found between
the two wheels (Fig. 12).
13. To lock the wheels, raise the lever (Fig. 13).
WARNING:
Both wheels must always be locked or un-
locked at the same time.
WARNING: The swivel wheels make the stroller easier to
handle; it is recommended to use the wheels in fixed mode
on uneven ground to guarantee better stability (on gravel,
unpaved roads, etc.)
HOW TO ADJUST THE LEGREST
The stroller’s legrest can be adjusted into 2 positions for
your child’s improved comfort.
14. To adjust the legrest in the desired position, operate si-
multaneously the two side levers (Fig. 14). To raise the
legrest up from the down position, just pull it up.
CARRY-ALL BASKET
The storage basket is already installed.
15. In order to remove it, release the six snap buttons locat-
ed on the basket sides (3 per side) and extract the straps
from the holes located on the frame (Fig. 15).
RAIN COVER
16. To mount the rain cover, fully open the hood, wrap the
velcro around the stroller tubes in the positions shown
in figure 16; repeat this operation on the other side.
When you have finished using the rain cover, allow it to dry
properly if it is wet.
WARNING:
The rain cover cannot be used on the stroller
without hood, as it may cause suffocation.
WARNING:
When the rain cover is fitted on the stroller, nev-
• Always pay attention when going
up and down steps or pavements.
• If the stroller has been exposed di-
rectly to sunlight for a long time,
you must let it cool down before
placing your child inside of it. Pro-
longed exposure to direct sunlight
may cause the colour of the mate-
rials and fabric to fade.
• Prevent the stroller from contact
with salty water. It might cause the
formation of rust.
• Do not use the stroller on the
beach.
• When unused, the stroller should
be kept out of reach of children.
LIST OF COMPONENTS
Check that none of the components of this model are miss-
ing before assembling the product. If any part is missing,
contact Chicco Customer Service. No tools are needed to
assemble this product. The following pieces are needed for
product assembly:
• Frame
• 2 Front wheels
• 2 Rear wheels
• Sun canopy
• Storage basket
• Fabric cover
• Padded shoulder straps and crotch strap.
• Rain cover
TIPS FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
This product requires periodical maintenance.
Cleaning and maintenance operations must be performed
exclusively by an adult.
CLEANING
The lining can be removed (please see the section
FITTING
AND REMOVING THE STROLLER LINING
).
Clean the fabric parts using a wet sponge and neutral soap.
Periodically wipe clean plastic parts with a soft damp cloth.
Always dry the metal parts to prevent the formation of rust
if the folding cot has come into contact with water.
Below are the cleaning symbols and their meanings:
Wash by hand in cold water
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Do not iron
Do not dry clean
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 from dust and sand. To avoid friction that may
prevent correct operation of the stroller, make sure that all
the movable plastic parts along the metal frame are clean
from dust, dirt or sand.
Keep the stroller in a dry place.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST OPENING AND ASSEMBLY OF THE STROLLER
1. To open the stroller, pull the release lever located on the
side (Fig. 1), rotate the handle and lift it until the frame
is fully open (Fig. 1A); make sure that the front feet are
locked and ensure that the handle is fully extended and
engaged (Fig. 1B).
WARNING:
Before use, make sure that the stroller is locked
in open position, checking that the mechanism is actually
locked.
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS
2. Assemble the front wheel by inserting the front leg tube
in the appropriate hole until hearing a locking click (Fig.
2). Repeat the same operation for the second front wheel.
3. To assemble the rear wheels insert the wheel’s pin into
the rear axle tube as shown in figure 3. Repeat the same
operation for the other wheel.
WARNING:
Before using the stroller, make sure that the
wheels are well secured to the structure, pulling them firmly.
SUN CANOPY
4. To mount the hood to the stroller’s frame insert the met-
al rod into the hole positioned under the handle (Fig. 4),
mount the elastic hole into the special seat (Fig. 4A) and
insert the hood joint into the special sliding it in as far as
possible (Fig. 4B). To complete the operation, mount the
elastic band to the lower pin located on the rear side of
the handle’s tube (Fig.4C). The rear fabric section of the
hood can be hooked to the backrest by means of velcro
pads provided (Fig.4D)
WARNING: The canopy must be fixed on both sides of the
stroller.
Ensure that the hood is correctly secured into position.
5. To adjust the hood, pull and/or push it centrally (Fig. 5).
To remove the hood from the frame, carry out the proce-
dure shown in point 4 in the reverse order.
WARNING:
Keep the hood out of reach of children when
it is not in use
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.
6.
WARNING:
To use it with children from birth to approx.
6 months of age, use the shoulder straps by threading
them first through the two horizontal adjusting holes,
the waist straps must be inserted into the vertical holes
(Fig. 6). After laying the child in the stroller, fasten the
belts by threading first the two forks inside the shoulder
straps’ slot and then introduce them inside the crotch
strap buckle (Fig. 6A); adjust the length of the straps, en-
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