Bell Cocoon 500 Quick Start Manual

WARNING
WARNING: Failure to comply with each of the following instructions can lead to
serious injury or death to the child and/or cyclist.
1. Install child seats only to bicycles
in good working order which are of a
type appropriate for the additional load.
They should properly t the rider, and be
properly adjusted to the rider. Check the
information supplied with the bicycle, or
obtain information from the manufacturer
or supplier of the bicycle.
2. Tighten fasteners securely, and check
them frequently.
3. Do not carry a child who is too young
to sit comfortably and independently in the
carrier. A pediatrician should be consulted
before any child younger than one year
is carried. The bike that the child seat is
attached to should be ridden only by an
adult of at least 100 pounds in weight who
is in good health.
4. Ensure that the child does not weigh
more than 40 pounds. Check the child's
weight as the child grows to avoid carrying
a child over 40 pounds.
5. Additional luggage or accessories
should not be attached to the carrier, as
they may lessen stability.
6. Make no modi cations to the carrier.
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DELUXE CHILD CARRIER
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7. Do not allow the child's body, clothing,
shoes laces, or toys to come in contact
with moving parts of the bicycle.
8. Always attach the retention system
snugly around the child. Read and
understand Step 9 concerning the
retention system.
9. When no child is being carried, fasten
the retention system buckles so the straps
do not hang loosely.
10. The child and the cyclist should
always use approved bicycle helmets.
11. Never ride in inclement or hazardous
conditions, and avoid busy streets.
12. The load of a child carrier may lessen
the stability and alter the riding
characteristics of the bicycle, particularly
regarding steering and braking.
13. Never leave the child unattended in
the carrier.
14. Make sure the bicycle is stable and
under control by using the assistance of a
second adult when loading and unloading
the child.