Speedkid
Speedkid
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Safety instructions
Safety instructions
Danger!
Read the safely instructions below carefully.
The safety and accident prevention regulations valid in your region and statutory
rules such as the road traffic regulations also apply, and take precedence in cases
where there is doubt.
Make sure that the Speedkid is used only by persons suitable for its operation, as
defined below. Users must have read and understood this user manual in full.
Caution!
The Speedkid is not a toy and must not be misused as such. This means that it is
not permissible to attach the Speedkid to a child’s bicycle.
Users
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Users are defined as the following persons:
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Any person carrying out assembly work on the vehicle or changing the settings.
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The rider of the towing vehicle in Trailer mode.
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The operator in Buggy or Walker mode.
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The user must be at least 16 years old and mentally mature enough to operate the Speedkid
and transport children.
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In Buggy mode, operation by a younger person is allowed if he/she is supervised by a person
who meets the requirements stated above.
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The user is at all times responsible for the proper use and road worthiness of the Speedkid.
Conditions of use
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The
Speedkid
must not be used for commercial or competitive purposes.
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Check the screw connections for tight fit before the first use. In particular, the tow bar holder,
the spokes and the thru axles of the wheels must be checked before use.
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Before every journey, check that the
Speedkid
is in a proper and technically faultless
condition. Perform a visual inspection and in particular pay attention to the instructions and
checklists in the chapter
„Maintenance intervals“ on page 68
. The notes in the chapter
Before
every ride
and
Monthly (or every 200 km)
also apply to the first use of the
Speedkid
.
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Also inform yourself about country-specific rules and traffic regulations if you are making
trips across borders or if you want to take the
Speedkid
with you on trips abroad.
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Before every journey, make sure that the requirements for the particular mode have been
fulfilled. In particular, pay attention to the table and the instructions in the chapter
„Setting
the mode“ on page 57
.
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In Trailer mode, a rear light must be indicated and operated on the left side of the push
handle in accordance with the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations in darkness or conditions
of poor visibility.
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Before every journey, close the inner part of the 2-in-1 canopy so that the integrated insect
net protects the children from insects and small stones. When in traffic, the weather canopy
should also be closed and the ventilation window open to provide protection against exhaust
fumes.
Passenger
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The
Speedkid1
can carry one child and the
Speedkid2
can carry two children aged between
6 months and 6 years. Special accessories must be used in order to secure children who are
under 6 months old or who cannot sit upright independently, see:
zubehoer.qeridoo.de
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So that they have sufficient headroom in all situations, the children must
not be taller than 116,5 cm.
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Each child must be properly fastened in with a 5-point safety harness.
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The children should wear bicycle helmets for every journey. This is also
recommended for the bicycle rider in Trailer mode in order to set a good
example.
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Before each journey, explain to the children that they must behave
appropriately. Undoing safety harnesses, excessive rocking or leaning out should be strictly
forbidden.
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Make sure that the cabin is well ventilated and make sure that the children are wearing
clothes appropriate for the weather conditions and the cabin’s inside temperature.
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Never leave children unsupervised in the
Speedkid
and make sure that they feel comfortable.
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Make regular stops during longer journeys to give the children the opportunity to get out and
move around. Make sure that they drink sufficient liquids.
ACCESS
OR
IES
Towing vehicle (Trailer mode)
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As the towing vehicle, it is not permitted to use vehicles that must be registered such as
motorised e-bikes for speeds up to 45 km/h or vehicles with a combustion engine.
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Please note that bicycle trailers towed by electrically power assisted cycles (EPAC) may be
restricted by law.
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The bicycle or the pedelec (motorised for speeds up to 25 km/h) must be technically sound
and suitable for towing loads in accordance with the permissible total weight. The maximum
permissible total weight can be found in chapter
„Performance limits“ on page 42
. For details,
read the towing vehicle’s manual or consult a specialist dealer for a suitable inspection to be
carried out.
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Before every journey, test the function of the bicycle’s brakes, brake linings and tyres and
inspect them for wear. Check that the coupler is secure.
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For carrying passengers, the bicycle should be equipped with a rear-view mirror. Working
lights conforming to the road traffic regulations are mandatory for journeys in darkness or
conditions of poor visibility.
Maintenance and storage
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Follow all instructions relating to the care and maintenance of the
Speedkid
and observe the
specified maintenance intervals, see
„Care and maintenance“ on page 68
.
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Install and use only original accessories and spare parts manufactured or recommended by
Qeridoo. Using other products relieves the manufacturer of liability.
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Only carry out structural modifications or extensions to the vehicle which are necessary
for the use of the approved accessories in accordance with the assembly instructions. Any
further manipulation that is not expressly approved by the manufacturer in writing relieves
the manufacturer of liability in the event of accidents and defects.
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Follow the instructions in the chapter
„Storage“ on page 66
for storing the
Speedkid
properly
when it is not in use.properly when it is not in use.
