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CHILD FACING IN

ADJUSTING ADULT HARNESS

Figure 6

N. Position the waist-belt in a comfortable place on your hips, and tighten 

waist belt by pulling inward on the pieces of webbing threaded

through the Scherer Cinch (Fig. 6 Inset).

O. Tighten the shoulder straps by pulling towards your underarms on the 

shoulder-strap webbing (Fig. 6).

The harness system of the Kangaroo is designed to carry the weight of

your child on your waist and hips, reducing strain on your neck and

shoulders.

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CHILD FACING IN

ATTACHING THE CHILD’S POUCH 

TO THE ADULT HARNESS

Figure 4

SHOULDER STRAP 

SIDE-RELEASE BUCKLES

I. With the child secured in the pouch, lift the child to your chest, with the

baby facing you.

J. Cradle child to your chest and fasten the shoulder strap attachment

side-release buckle on one side (Fig. 4). Make sure buckle is properly

engaged.

K. Repeat step J on other side of pouch.
L. While still holding child securely to chest, fasten one of the waist belt 

attachment side-release buckles (Fig. 5). Make sure buckle is properly

engaged.

M. Repeat step L on other side of pouch.

Figure 5

WAIST BELT 

SIDE-RELEASE BUCKLES

 

Summary of Contents for KANGAROO

Page 1: ...ed surfaces DO NOT allow your child to stand on the carrier seat DO NOT use carrier if your child will not ride calmly in carrier DO NOT place carrier near a campfire cook stove or open flame DO monitor child while in carrier Periodically check the child s position DO assure your child is dressed properly for the weather Periodically check the child s comfort DO protect your child from the harmful...

Page 2: ...ck to assure all buckles snaps straps and adjustments are secure before each use DO check the condition of carrier before each use DO NOT use carrier if the fabric straps or buckles are damaged DO NOT use the carrier if the carrier is in any way damaged or defective Call Kelty Customer Support staff toll free at 866 349 7225 866 FIX PACK Keep instructions for future use Failure to follow this warn...

Page 3: ...een the pouch and child s chest and the pouch and each leg 5 CHILD FACING IN SECURING CHILD IN THE POUCH Before starting make sure all of the buckles and hook and loop material are NOT fastened D Place pouch KELTY logo side down on a flat surface Fig 2D If required remove cargo pocket to allow pouch to lay flat E Lay child on the pouch with the child s head on the padded support Fig 2E F Lift the ...

Page 4: ...n on your neck and shoulders 7 CHILD FACING IN ATTACHING THE CHILD S POUCH TO THE ADULT HARNESS Figure 4 SHOULDER STRAP SIDE RELEASE BUCKLES I With the child secured in the pouch lift the child to your chest with the baby facing you J Cradle child to your chest and fasten the shoulder strap attachment side release buckle on one side Fig 4 Make sure buckle is properly engaged K Repeat step J on oth...

Page 5: ...e hip bones just under the rib cage so that the belt is roughly in line with your belly button 9 CHILD FACING OUT ADULT HARNESS The outward facing position should only be used when child is able to hold head and shoulders upright A Put the harness on by slipping your arms through the shoulder straps Fig 7 Make sure that the straps cross in the back and all the buckles on the black webbing are faci...

Page 6: ...argo bag attachment point Figure 11 ZIPPER POSITIONING Figure 12 FOLDING PADDED HEAD SUPPORT 11 CHILD FACING OUT ATTACHING THE CHILD S POUCH TO THE ADULTS HARNESS F Lift the pouch to your chest with the pouch facing you G Fasten the shoulder strap attachment side release buckle on one side Fig 9 Make sure buckle is properly engaged H Repeat step G on other side of pouch I Fasten one of the waist b...

Page 7: ...d securely with the other arm Fig 16B Carefully place child on flat safe surface Unbuckle side release buckles and unfasten the hook and loop material on the bottom of the pouch TAKING CHILD OUT 1 Carefully place your hands under the child s arms and lift up and out Place child on a flat safe surface before removing the pouch and harness from your body Figure 16 OPTION 2 16A 16B 13 CHILD FACING OU...

Page 8: ... This warranty gives you the original purchaser specific legal rights Your rights may vary from state to state If you have any questions please call Kelty s Customer Service Department at 1 800 423 2320 6235 Lookout Road Boulder Colorado 80301 phone 800 423 2320 fax 800 504 2745 www kelty com 8 04 15 ACCESSORIES PRIVACY SUN RAIN HOOD The Kangaroo includes a stow able hood for nursing privacy and f...

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