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Page 5: Table Of Contents
content introduction . basic steps 2.assembling the bassinet . assembling the seat 4. various uses of bassinet and seat 5. using the seat’s safety belts 6. fitting the underseat bag 7. going outdoors with the bugaboo gecko 8. protection against weather and wind 9. -
Page 6: Introduction
introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your patented Bugaboo* Gecko. The Bugaboo Gecko is renowned for its versatility and safety (bassinet, push- chair and buggy comply with ASTM Standards F8-05). You and your child will be surprised by the Bugaboo Gecko’s possibilities. We wish you a great deal of pleasure with your Bugaboo Gecko. - Page 7 • Audible ‘click’ must be heard in order to determine that each lock is in proper position. To ensure proper locking engagement, check to see that the seat/carry handle cannot be disengaged from the stroller without unlocking the device. • Care must be taken when folding and unfolding the product to prevent finger entrapment.
- Page 8 • The Bugaboo Gecko frame (no. 600) should only be used with the Bugaboo Gecko chassis (no. 60). Do not use Bugaboo Gecko parts or components with any non-approved stroller or other device or with any other Bugaboo product. • Additional warnings and safety information appear in the assembly, use and accessory sections of this Guide as well as on the Bugaboo Gecko itself and should be reviewed independently.
- Page 9 assembly and use The Bugaboo Gecko is easy to assemble and prepare for use. It is advisable to repeat actions a couple of times when indicated. This section explains how to assemble the Bugaboo Gecko. The subjects are the chassis, swivel wheels, big wheels with pneumatic tires, unfolding the chassis, parking brake, adjusting the handlebar, frame and carry handle.
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Page 10: Basic Steps
. basic steps chassis The chassis is the main component of the Bugaboo Gecko. The Bugaboo Gecko frame clicks into the chassis and becomes the base for the bassinet and seat. The parts are attached to the chassis. The chassis is comprised of the following components: axle for the big wheels;... -
Page 11: Swivel Wheels
Move the handlebar upwards and away from you and let go of the white buttons. You hear a ‘click’ when the handlebar is upright. swivel wheels The swivel wheels provide optimum maneuverability. step 2 placing the swivel wheels in the holders Without releasing it, move the handlebar to the floor. - Page 12 other functions removing the swivel wheels from the holders a. The swivel wheel has a round button, which protrudes through the holder. The button has 2 sprung lips. Push on the 2 lips and remove the swivel wheel from the holder. c.
- Page 13 Remove the wheel from the axle; repeat on the other side. Important The big wheels cannot be removed from the axle if the Bugaboo Gecko’s parking brake is on. inflating the tires a. Unscrew the valve’s black valve cap. Use an ordinary bicycle pump to inflate the pneumatic tires. WARNING S •...
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Page 14: Parking Brake
The parking brake is on the handlebar. It prevents the big wheels from turning. Always apply the Bugaboo Gecko’s parking brake when the stroller is stationary so it cannot roll away. When the handlebar is above the big wheels, the parking brake is on the right on the handlebar, with the release button on the upper side. - Page 15 WARNING S • Only apply the parking brake when the stroller is stationary. The brake lever must be in its lowest position to lock. On product says: Brake is parking brake only. To be used only when completely...
- Page 16 frame When the frame is fastened to the chassis; the chassis is then secured. The bassinet or seat fabric is fastened to the frame. The frame has 2 frame supports, which ‘click’ onto the 2 frame bearers. The round side of the frame is always the head end of the bassinet or seat. step 6 fitting the frame on the chassis Squeeze together the squeeze-fastener on the center...
- Page 17 step 7 fitting the frame on the chassis a. Fit the frame supports on the frame bearers. Press the frame downwards until you hear a ‘click’ on both sides. The frame is now attached to the chassis. WARNING S • To check whether the frame is attached to the chassis, pick up the frame. If the frame releases one or both sides of the chassis, press the frame onto the chassis again until you hear a ‘click’...
- Page 18 WA RN INGS • Only the seat can be used in positions on the frame. The bassinet can only be used horizontally (See WARNINGS Section). removing the frame from the chassis a. Place the frame in the horizontal position. Simultaneously press the 2 square, white buttons on the frame supports to release the frame.
- Page 19 practicing Now you have assembled the chassis you can: • fold out the chassis; • release and move the handlebar; • fit and remove the swivel wheels; • activate and de-activate the swiveling action of the swivel wheels; • fit and remove the big wheels; •...
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Page 20: Assembling The Bassinet 8
2. assembling the bassinet The bassinet consists of the frame, the bassinet fabric, with base plate, mattress and the apron. Hook and loop fasteners ensure that the bassinet hangs securely in the frame. step attaching the bassinet fabric to the frame The round side of the bassinet fabric fits in the round side of the frame. - Page 21 step fitting the apron The apron protects the child against the cold and is fitted to the foot end of the bassinet. Zip the apron onto the bassinet. First make sure that the runners at the end on the left are next to each other. b.
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Page 22: Assembling The Seat
. assembling the seat The seat comprises the seat fabric, which is pulled over the frame. The seat fabric is fitted with back pad supports, foot support and seat pad. The seat has 2 shoulder belts, 2 waist belts, crotch belt and tensioning belt with metal O-rings. - Page 23 Fasten the two ends of the tensioning belt together underneath the seat area. You should hear a click. Pull the belt until it is tight.. Now give shape to the seat by folding the seat pad inwards. Attach the 2 hook and loop fasteners at the foot end to the underneath the frame.
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Page 24: Various Uses Of Bassinet And Seat
4. various uses of bassinet and seat You can use the bassinet from the child’s birth until the child is aged around 6 months. It is only intended for children who cannot sit or get up onto their hands and knees unaided. Do not use the bassinet for children who are longer than 7 cm / 28 inches or heavier than 9 kg/9.8 lbs. - Page 25 seat You can set the seat to one of three positions. This is only possible if the seat is on the chassis. The positions are: sitting 2. reclining . lying Important The child’s posture (angle between the back support and seat pad) should remain the same in the positions.
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Page 26: Using The Seat's Safety Belts
5. using the seat safety belts The Bugaboo Gecko seat has a 5-point harness, which is comprised of 2 shoulder belts, crotch belt and 2 waist belts. Use the safety belts when the child is sitting in the seat. Prevent the child from falling out of the seat and being injured. - Page 27 Attach the shoulder belts over the child’s shoulders to the waist belts. Tighten the belts to fit the child’s length. You should now have heard a ‘click’ 4 times. This means the child is sitting securely in the Bugaboo Gecko seat. The Bugaboo Gecko’s bassinet and frame are fitted with extra fastening rings.
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Page 28: Fitting The Underseat Bag
6. fitting the underseat bag The underseat bag hangs under the bassinet or seat. step fitting the under seat bag The under seat bag is fastened between the wheels of the chassis. a. Remove the frame from the chassis. Fit the underseat bag to the chassis between the axles of the wheels with the Bugaboo logo facing the big wheels. -
Page 29: Going Outdoors With The Bugaboo Gecko
Use the 4-wheel position. Place the handlebar above the swivel wheels. c. Put the swivel wheels in the locked position. With the big wheels in front, you can easily push the stroller over uneven ground. 2-wheel position Use the Bugaboo Gecko in the 2-wheel position and remove the swivel wheels. - Page 30 WITHOUT releasing the handlebar, swivel it to the other side, until it is lying on the floor. e. Attach the black clamps to the swivel wheel holder on the thin shaft between the large wheels. You should hear a click. Remove the swivel wheels.
- Page 31 • Use the wrist strap in the 4-wheel position as well as the 2-wheel position. • Remove the swivel wheels when using the stroller on the beach. • The Bugaboo Gecko is not resistant to saltwater. Do not push it in the sea.
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Page 32: Protection Against Weather And Wind
8. protection against weather and wind The standard version of the Bugaboo Gecko comes with a sun canopy, rain cover and mosquito net, so you can protect the child against the sun, wind and rain, as well as insects. The necessary steps to make the Bugaboo Gecko ready for use in good or bad weather are the same for the bassinet and the seat. -
Page 33: Rain Cover
Pull out the sun canopy. Note You can also use the sun canopy to protect your child from wind. WARNING S • Babies have very sensitive skin. Never put a baby in the Bugaboo Gecko in the sunlight without fitting the sun canopy. rain cover The rain cover is pulled over the sun canopy or over the sun canopy’s frame. - Page 34 If you remove the fabric from the sun canopy and fit the rain cover over the frame, the child will have a full view of outside the stroller. Pull the sun canopy apart. Pull the frame out of the canopy clamps and remove fabric.
- Page 35 Pull the frame apart. d. Lay the rain cover with the wide, black edge on the foot end. e. Pull the rain cover over the sun canopy’s frame first. Ensure that the stitched seams of the rain cover are aligned with the sun canopy’s frame. g.
- Page 36 mosquito net The mosquito net keeps out insects. step fitting the mosquito net a. Fit the sun canopy, with or without its fabric, to the bassinet or seat. With the washing instructions at the head end, pull the mosquito net over the sun canopy. c.
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Page 37: Travelling And Storage
9. travelling and storage You can easily store the Bugaboo Gecko, or take it with you in the trunk of your car. step collapsing the seat or bassinet Remove the seat or bassinet from the chassis. collapsing the seat a. - Page 38 Grasp the center shaft on which the frame bearers are located and lift everything up. The chassis with the wheels and handlebar should now fall against each other. e. The Bugaboo Gecko can now be put in storage or transported by car. You can also store the Bugaboo Gecko without its wheels, or hang the Bugaboo Gecko by the handlebar.
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Page 39: Cleaning The Fabric
0. maintenance safety Check the safety of the Bugaboo Gecko before each use. Ensure that the hook and loop fasteners, the brake and the safety belts are all working properly and that the bassinet or seat is fitted correctly to the chassis. Check whether the Bugaboo Gecko is damaged. You should ensure that any damaged or worn parts are repaired immediately (See WARNINGS section). -
Page 40: Accessories 8
- Maintenance kit - Transport bag Graco and Peg-Perego are registered trade marks of Graco Children’s Products Inc., U.S.A. and Peg Perego SpA, ® Italy, respectively. Bugaboo is not associated with or linked to these companies in any way. SnugRide , Peg-Perego Primo Viaggio.*... -
Page 41: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Bugaboo, we make innovative, high quality products for babies and children. Bugaboo North America, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship existing at the time of manufacture for a period of two years from the date of initial purchase. Your original dated sales or delivery receipt showing the date of purchase is your proof of purchase. - Page 42 Some replacement parts may be available for purchase after this limited warranty expires. Please visit us at www.bugaboo.com or call us at 800-460-2922 for details. In Canada call 800-55-5560 or e-mail: service@bugaboo.com. comment To enable us to continue to make improvements, please let us know what you think of the Buga- boo Gecko’s design, use, materials or user guide.