Battery Warnings; Rules For Safe Driving; Customer Service - Peg-Perego GAUCHO SPORT Use And Care Manual

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.
1,5 VOLT - 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.

BATTERY WARNINGS

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.
• Do not remove the battery charger from the socket
by pulling the cable.
• Do not move the toy by pulling the battery charger
cable.
• Do not cover the battery charger cable, as this
would cause it to overheat.
• Do not place the cable and/or battery on hot
surfaces.
• Take care on how and where you wrap the cable to
so as not to damage it or compromise its operation.
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 batteries or accumulators of the
recommended kind.
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.
MAINTENANCE AND VEHICLE
CARE
• Do not disassemble or try to repair the vehicle on
your own. Contact an authorised Peg Perego
customer support centre.
• 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.
• Always disconnect the battery charger from the toy
before carrying out cleaning, maintenance, or any
type of intervention.
• 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.

RULES FOR SAFE DRIVING

For the safety of the child, before starting up the
vehicle read and carefully follow the following
instructions.
• Teach the child how to use the vehicle properly for
safe and enjoyable driving.
• The toy must be used with caution, as it requires
substantial dexterity in order to avoid falls or
collisions which could cause injuries to the user or
third parties.
• Before starting, check that there are no people or
objects obstructing the vehicle's path.
• Drive with hands on the handlebars/steering wheel
and always watch the road ahead.
• Brake in good time to avoid collisions.
ATTENTION! The item is equipped with a brake
system which needs to be appropriately illustrated to
the child by an adult.
2nd GEAR (if present)
Initially, use in 1st gear is recommended. Before
enabling 2nd gear, check that the child has learned to
use the handlebars/steering wheel, 1st gear and the
brake correctly, and has become familiar with the
vehicle.
WARNING!
• Check that all the wheel fixing studs/nuts are
fastened properly.
• If the vehicle is overloaded, as can happen on soft
sand, mud, or very uneven ground, the overload
switch will immediately disconnect the power. The
power supply will be restored after a few seconds.
UNINTERRUPTED FUN: Keep a spare set of charged
batteries ready for use.
PROBLEMS?
THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WORK?
• Check that there are no disconnected cables under
the accelerator plate.
• Check the operation of the accelerator button and
replace it if necessary.
• Check that the battery is connected to the
electrical system.
THE VEHICLE LACKS POWER?
• Charge the batteries. If after charging the problem
persists, have the battery and charger checked by an
assistance centre.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

PEG PEREGO offers an after-sales assistance
service, directly or through a network of
authorized assistance centres, for any repairs or
replacements and the sale of original spare parts.
To contact a service center, visit our website:
http://www.pegperego.com
The item's serial number must always be quoted.
Refer to the last illustration in this manual to find
the serial number.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
ASSEMBLY MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY
ADULTS. TAKE CARE WHEN REMOVING THE
VEHICLE FROM ITS PACKAGING. ALL THE
SCREWS AND SMALL PARTS ARE CONTAINED IN
A BAG INSIDE THE PACKAGING. THE BATTERY
MAY ALREADY BE FITTED INSIDE THE ITEM.
Do not use the toy if you find it damaged after
opening the packaging. Contact the shop where you
bought it or the customer support centre.
Take care in the presence of children while assembling
the toy, given the risks caused by small parts
(ingestion hazard) and the plastic bags that contain
them (choking hazard).
To assemble the toy, you will need a flat-head
screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, a hammer, and a
pair of pliers.
ASSEMBLY
1 • Apply sticker No. 10 (see the sticker set) to make
a hole correctly in the chassis and tighten the
number plate holder.
2 • Place rear bumper on body.
3 • Tighten three screws as shown in the drawing.
4 • Assemble the two parts of the steering wheel.
5 • Insert the central steering wheel cap.
6 • Insert the steering wheel on the steering wheel
column.
7 • Align steering wheel column holes with steering
wheel: nut fits into haxagon hole, bolt into round
hole.
8 • Insert the windscreen.
9 • Secure it by means of the two screws.
10 • Place seat on body. Adjust seat position. Secure it
with washer and thumb nut.
11 • Join A to part B of the Roll-Bar.
12 • join A-B to the upper section of the Roll-Bar C,
insert and rotate to secure.
13 • Insert the 2 plates in the slots at the base of the
Roll-Bar and hold them in place. Secure the plates
and the Roll-Bar with the 2 screws provided
(detail A).
14 • Tighten the rear part of the Roll-Bar, using the 2
screws provided.
15 • Insert the rearview mirrors in the direction
shown by the arrow.
16 • Insert the antenna, pressing down as you do so,
into its appropriate housing, situated on the right
rear mudguard.
17 • Remove the radio from its packaging. Unscrew
the cover from the battery chamber. Insert two
1.5 Volt AA batteries (not supplied with the
vehicle) into the compartment, taking care to
position the positive and negative poles correctly.
Close the battery compartment cover and screw
into place.
18 • Insert the wire from the antenna and the radio
into their appropriate housing on the dashboard,
making sure to place them the right way up, as
shown in the figure.
19 • Snap fit the four hub covers onto the wheels.
20• Open the bonnet by turning the 2 side fasteners