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MAINTENANCE:
Perform these periodic inspections.

IF YOU NEED FURTHER

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:

Please contact your dealer or

call us at (888) 925-4621 or

(707) 826-8000, Monday

through Friday, 7:00am to

5:00pm Pacific time.

HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OVER

TIME. CHECK AND TIGHTEN IF

NECESSARY, BEFORE EACH USE.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

If You Lend this Product — Send this Book Along Too!

If you ever rent, loan, sell or swap your Yakima

product, you must supply the designated user

with this entire manual. Without exception, the

important information contained in this

manual must be read and understood by

anyone planning to use a Yakima product.

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• Store carrier indoors, out of direct sunlight.

• Plastic and metal should be cleaned

with a moist cloth and wiped dry.

• Fabric should be cleaned with cool water

and mild detergent. Dry completely.

• Do not use bleach or solvents to clean

this product. Do not machine wash.

✓ 

Check your child carrier

regularly for any worn parts,
loose screws or torn materials,
replacing as needed.

✓ 

Never attempt to repair the unit

yourself; consult an authorized
Yakima dealer.

WARNING:

Do  not use child carrier if any of the straps, buckles, seams,
frame or hinges are broken or worn.
Never use the child carrier if the frame is damaged or deformed.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Yakima Products (“Yakima”) will repair or replace merchandise which proves defective
in materials and/or workmanship. The limited warranty is effective for three years
from the date of purchase. The limited warranty is applicable only if the Fit List (if
applicable) and instructions are followed and the products are used properly. If a
customer believes that a Yakima product is defective, the customer must return it to
an authorized Yakima dealer with proof of purchase. Yakima will then issue
authorization to the dealer for the return of these products. If an article is found to be
defective upon inspection by Yakima, Yakima will repair or replace the defective article
at its discretion without charge. The customer will pay freight to Yakima, and Yakima
will pay any applicable return freight. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted.
Normal wear and tear of Yakima products or damage resulting from misuse, accidents,
or alterations are not covered by this Limited Warranty. The purchaser acknowledges
that Yakima has no control over the attachment of its products to vehicles or the
attachment of items to the Yakima products. Accordingly, Yakima cannot assume
responsibility for any damage to any property arising out of the improper use of its
products. In addition, this Limited Warranty applies only to Yakima products and not
to other products used in conjunction with Yakima products. This Limited Warranty is
in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and does not cover consequential
damages of any kind that may arise from the use or misuse of any Yakima product.

Summary of Contents for Earliest Explorers GrassHopper

Page 1: ...Part 1033025 RevA GrassHopper 8251 Cricket 8250 child carrier OWNER S MANUAL Read and understand these directions prior to use JUVENILE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 11033025 1 14...

Page 2: ...as offered outdoor enthusiasts for over two decades We take our commitment to safety seriously and ask that you take the time to read this important owner s manual No one is better equipped to properl...

Page 3: ...EEDED ADJUSTMENTS WEAR OR DAMAGE DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY IF THE UNIT SHOULD BECOME DAMAGED OR MALFUNCTIONS IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS YAKIMA P...

Page 4: ...heck often for possible bites You should know that ticks and other insects are of particular concern when venturing out of doors and frequent body checks should be performed to prevent infection WATCH...

Page 5: ...ust be able to sit upright usually at 6 months of age and be strong enough to hold up their head If you are unsure check with your pediatrician about your child s ability to support their neck and sit...

Page 6: ...f varying height child harness height adjuster harness height grab handles sternum strap frame tension straps Tighten periodically optional load lifters toy loop optional peek a boo mirror optional bo...

Page 7: ...the support frame out as far as it will go Open the pack frame until you hear an audible click The silver frame lock buttons must pop into their holes 1 READ AND UNDERSTAND THE PREVIOUS PAGES WARNING...

Page 8: ...nto another person and easily adjust the pack to their height Move the belt up for heights of 5 2 or more Move the belt down for heights of 6 2 or less 3 CLOSE covers 1 OPEN covers DO NOT USE THE COVE...

Page 9: ...READY TO CARRY YOUR CHILD 7 Loosen harness completely at the seat both sides SET THE PACK ON FLAT LEVEL GROUND GENTLY LIFT YOUR CHILD INTO THE PACK Anchor both shoulder harnesses to the harness ancho...

Page 10: ...ten wings PERFORM A FINAL INSPECTION Child should be unable to stand out of the seat and straps should be snug against the body 9 ADJUST THE SEAT HEIGHT UNTIL THE CHILD CAN SEE ABOVE THE PACK PRIMARY...

Page 11: ...ck DO NOT SWING THE PACK ONTO YOUR BACK 1 Lift pack with overhand reach 2 Move second hand into strap while sliding pack up 3 Support bottom of frame while moving into pack 4 Slip other arm into strap...

Page 12: ...u need to see better GRASSHOPPER MODELS ONLY GrassHopper includes Load Lifter straps Before Traveling with the pack Check your pack s fit and make any adjustments Make sure the child is secured snugly...

Page 13: ...supporting the pack Lower the pack to the ground DO NOT SWING THE CARRIER OFF YOUR BACK Unloading the pack Press both silver frame lock buttons one on each side Push frame together Do not load or unlo...

Page 14: ...sewhichprovesdefective in materials and or workmanship The limited warranty is effective for three years from the date of purchase The limited warranty is applicable only if the Fit List if applicable...

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