Peg-Perego RANGER 538 Use And Care Manual Download

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Battery charging must be carried out and supervised
by adults only.
Do not allow children to play with the battery.

CHARGING THE BATTERY
• Charge the battery according to the instructions

enclosed with the battery charger and never for
more than 24 hours.

• To avoid damage, the battery should be charged as

soon as the vehicle starts to lose speed.

• If the vehicle is left unused for a long time,

remember to charge the battery and to keep it
disconnected from the electrical system. Repeat
the recharge procedure at least once every three
months.

• The battery must not be charged upside-down.
• Do not forget about the battery which is being

charged! Check it from time to time.

• Only use the battery charger provided and the

original PEG PEREGO battery.

• The battery is sealed and does not require

maintenance.

WARNING

• THE BATTERY CONTAINS CORROSIVE TOXIC

SUBSTANCES.
DO NOT TAMPER WITH IT.

• The battery contains acid-based electrolytes.
• Do not create direct contact between the battery

terminals, avoid strong impacts: risk of explosion
and/or fire.

• While charging, the battery produces gas. Charge

the battery in a well-ventilated environment, away
from sources of heat and flammable materials.

• The flat battery must be removed from the vehicle.
• It is not advisable to bring the battery into contact

with clothes, as it could damage them.

• Only use the recommended type of battery or an

equivalent type.

IF THERE IS A BATTERY LEAK
Protect your eyes. Avoid direct contact with the
electrolyte. Protect your hands.
Put the battery in a plastic bag and follow the
instructions for battery disposal.

IF SKIN OR EYES COME INTO CONTACT WITH
THE ELECTROLYTE
Thoroughly rinse the area concerned with running
water.
Consult a doctor immediately.

IF THE ELECTROLYTE IS SWALLOWED
Rinse the mouth and spit out the water.
Consult a doctor immediately.

BATTERY WARNINGS

• The toy should not be left anywhere with a

temperature below 0°C. If it were to be used
without being warmed up to a temperature above
0°C, irreversible damage could be caused to the
motors and batteries.

• Check the condition of the vehicle regularly, paying

particular attention to the electrical system, the
plug connections, the terminal protectors and the
battery charger. If defects are identified, the
electrical vehicle and the battery charger must not
be used. For repairs use only original PEG
PEREGO spare parts.

• PEG PEREGO do not accept any responsibility for

cases of tampering with the electrical system.

• Do not leave the batteries or the vehicle close to

sources of heat like radiators, fireplaces, etc.

• Protect the vehicle from water, rain, snow, etc.

Using the vehicle on sand or mud may damage the
buttons, motors and gears.

• Lubricate moving parts like bearings, steering, etc.

periodically with light oil.

• The vehicle surfaces can be cleaned with a damp

cloth and, if necessary, with non-abrasive domestic
cleaning products.

• Cleaning must only be carried out by adults.
• Never dismantle the vehicle mechanisms or

motors, unless authorized by PEG PEREGO.

MAINTENANCE AND VEHICLE CARE

Read this instruction manual carefully to learn how
to use the vehicle and teach your child to drive it
properly and safely while enjoying it at the same
time. Keep the manual safe for future reference.
Before using the vehicle for the first time, charge the
battery for 18 hours. Failure to do this could result in
irreparable damage to the battery.

•

Ages 3+

• Two-seater vehicle
• One 12V 8Ah sealed lead acid rechargeable battery
• Two drive wheels
• Two 170 W motors
• Speed in 1st gear 3,2 km/h
• Speed in 2nd gear 6,5 km/h
• Speed in reverse gear 3,2 km/h

Peg Perego reserve the right to make changes to the
models and information in the present publication at
any time, for technical or company reasons.

Thank you for choosing a PEG PEREGO® product.
For over 50 years PEG PEREGO have been with you
as you take your children out - in carriages just
after they are born, then in strollers, and later on in
pedal and battery-powered toys.

Discover our complete range of products, news and
other information about the Peg Perego world on
our web site.

www.pegperego.com

ENGLISH

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Our toys are compliant with European Safety
Standards for toys (safety requirements stipulated by
the EEC Council) and with the “U.S. Consumer Toy
Safety Specification”. They are approved by the
I.I.S.G. (Italian Toy Safety Institute). They are not
compliant with the requirements of road transport
standards and consequently cannot travel on public
roads.

Peg Perego S.p.A. is ISO 9001
certified.

This certification provides customers
and consumers with a guarantee of
transparency and assurance about the
company’s working procedures.

WARNING! THE SUPERVISION OF AN ADULT IS
ALWAYS NECESSARY.
• Not suitable for children of under 36 months of

age due to the presence of small parts that could
be swallowed or inhaled.

• Do not use the vehicle on public roads, in places

where there is traffic or parked cars, on steep
slopes, near to steps and stairs, watercourses or
swimming pools.

• Children must always wear shoes when using the

vehicle.

• When the vehicle is in operation make sure that

children do not put their hands, feet, other body
parts, clothing, or other objects close to the
moving parts.

• Never wet sensitive vehicle components like the

motors, electrical systems, buttons, etc.

• Do not use petrol or other flammable substances

close to the vehicle.

• The vehicle must be only be used by a single child

unless it is classed as a two-seater vehicle.

WEEE DIRECTIVE (EU only)

• At the end of its useful life, this product is classed

as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) and must therefore not be disposed of as
urban waste but instead taken to a designated
separated waste collection facility.

• Take it to an appropriate collection centre.
• The presence of dangerous substances contained in

the electrical components of this product
represents a potential source of danger to human
health and for the environment if the products are
not disposed of correctly.

• The barred dustbin symbol indicates that the

product must undergo sorted waste collection.

DISPOSAL OF THE BATTERY
• Help protect the environment.
• Used batteries must not be disposed of with

domestic waste.

• They can be left at a used battery or special waste

collection centre. Contact your local authorities
for more information.

LR44 BATTERY WARNINGS

The insertion of the batteries must be carried out
and supervised by adults only. Do not allow children
to play with the batteries.
• The batteries must be replaced by an adult.
• Only use the battery type specified by the

manufacturer.

• Respect the +/- polarity.
• Do not short circuit the power supply terminals:

risk of fire or explosion.

• Always remove the batteries when the toy is not

used for a long time.

• Do not throw the batteries into a fire.
• Never try to recharge batteries if they are not

rechargeable.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Remove flat batteries.
• Dispose of flat batteries in the appropriate

recycling containers.

SAFETY STANDARDS

PRODUCT NAME

RANGER 538