BERG 20 Buddy Cross Pedal Kart Instruction Manual

BERG 20 Buddy Cross Pedal Kart

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UNPACKING

INSTALLATION

Warnings!

• Adult supervision is required.
• This product may not be used on public roads.
• NEVER use this product on hills or slopes (up or downhill) accidents can occur! Increased braking distance. Risk of tipping over.
• Never use on roadways, near motor vehicles, on or near steep inclines or steps, swimming pools or other bodies of water.
• Always wear shoes when using the product.
• Store the product in a dry and moisture-free environment.
• Do not turn sharp when driving at high speed. The go-kart can tip!
• Be aware of loose hanging pieces of clothing such as scarves and shoelaces.
• These can become entangled in moving parts, which can lead to accidents.
• Never ride if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicines that can negatively affect your reaction time or powers of observation.
• In the U.S. we strongly recommend always wearing a CPSC Standard 16 CFR 1203-approved helmet while using the product, fitted and adjusted according to its instructions.
• In Europe wearing a CE-certified helmet is recommended.
• This product contains non-rechargeable batteries
• Only use the prescribed batteries.
• Different types of batteries or new and used batteries may not be mixed.
• Batteries have to be inserted with the polarity (+ / -) on the correct side.
• Never short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Exhausted batteries have to be removed from the toy.

User Guidelines
BERG or the dealer cannot be held responsible for improper use of this product. Read these guidelines before use to properly and safely use this product. BERG cannot be held responsible for any omissions in this manual.

Safety
Children (under 12) may only use the product under the guidance of an adult. Always pay attention to the highest possible safety measures. If you have questions or are not sure of something, then visit your local dealer or contact BERG.

User instructions
Only use your BERG product as instructed below. Any unauthorized use could result in serious injuries to the user and/or the product.

Before Use

• Adjust the seat to the correct position, according to the size of the user.
• Make sure the steering, brakes and tyres are functioning correctly and the bolts and nuts are fixed.
• Protective covers, which have been removed for maintenance purposes, should always be put back in the original state before use.
• Check if the tyre pressures meet the safety norms as shown on the tyre. The function of the brake and the steering depends on these being correct.
• The adult is responsible for instructing the child how to operate this product.
• Make sure the electrical parts are intact and functioning correctly.

During use

• The toy should be used with caution since skill is required to avoid falls or collisions causing injury to the user or third parties.
• Ride at a suitable speed where you have control.
• Always brake using the back pedal brake.
• When parking, make sure that the go-kart cannot drive away, by turning the steering to the right or left steering position.
• Do not place any unnecessary objects on or against the steering wheel/ handlebar. Make sure that the steering wheel/ handlebar always functions properly.
• Do not operate the electrical parts while driving. Steering the go-kart using only one hand could result in accidents and injuries.

Trailer
If a trailer is connected to the go-kart, you must remember that the braking distance will be longer. The trailers from BERG may not be hooked on the go- kart while standing on steep slopes. No people are allowed in the trailer. For the maximum load weight for the trailer please refer to the trailer User’s Guide.

Brakes
The go-kart is equipped with a special hub. With this hub, it is possible while riding forward to pedal backward so that the braking function in the rear wheel comes into action. While doing so, the brake function is being operated. Besides that, it is also possible to ride backwards.

Restrictions for use

• Do not ride backwards at great speeds. Doing this could make you lose control.
• Collisions or other stunts increase the chance of injury to both the user and the product and are not allowed.
• Avoid contact with moving parts while riding the product.
• Do not get on or off the product while it is moving.
• Do not overload the product. Maximum user weight is 50 kg (110 lbs).
• Never ride in the dark without lights.
• NEVER use this product on hills or slopes (up or downhill) accidents can occur! Increased braking distance. Risk of tipping over.
• Protect the product from moisture, do not use it outside when it is raining.

Accessories

Only original BERG accessories may be used. BERG has a range of accessories with which you can adapt the go-kart entirely to your wishes. You can find all the accessories at www.bergtoys.com. For correct use and installation of an accessory please refer to the accompanying manual. All accessories should be assembled by an adult and supervised by an adult during use.

Disposal and recycling information
This product must be disposed of separately from ordinary household wastes at its end of life because it contains batteries and electrical parts. For information about where to recycle contact your local waste disposal authority or the retailer where you bought the product.

Maintenance
Some maintenance is necessary to use the BERG product and have fun with it for a long time. This chapter describes how, how often, and which maintenance must be carried out.

Maintenance scheme

Maintenance activities

Frame
The frame is powder-coated or black zinc-plated. To prevent rust forming it is important to not keep the pedal go-kart outside for a long time during rain and clean the frame regularly. If you want to conserve the frame with grease, only use acid-free substances. You can treat damaged areas with paint. Check the bolts and nuts for rust and replace them to prevent them from breaking which can cause injuries.

Wheels / Tyres
Regularly check the rims and tyres for any damage (for example cuts, cracks and bulges). Attention: damaged rims and tyres can lead to accidents! The tyres must not come into contact with oil, grease or fuel. The correct tyre pressure is shown on the outside of the tyre. If the tires are at the correct pressure the product will be light and easy to handle. If the pressure is too low, the tyres will leak quickly and will suffer excessive wear and tear. If the tire pressure is too high, the tire can for example come loose from the rim, resulting in dangerous situations. Attention: remember that in bright sunlight and at high temperatures the tire pressure increases! The tyres must not come into contact with oil, grease or fuel. Make sure that the valve caps are always fitted on the valves.

Steering
The steering equipment must be checked every month for the following:

• Damage, rust, wear and tear.
• All the nuts and bolts must be tightened.

Chain
The product has a driving mechanism with two chains. Make sure that the chains are sufficiently oiled so that they can travel freely. If a chain is too tightly tensioned, the product will be more difficult to pedal and there is a big chance that wear and tear of the chain and sprocket, among other things, will occur faster. If a chain is not tight enough, the chain can easily come off the sprocket, or there is a chance of damage to the chain housing. When both chains must be tensioned, always begin with the rear/short chain.

To tension the rear chain

• Remove the protective hood.
• Loosen the nuts of the hub.
• Tension the chain by moving the hub forward.
• Make sure that the hub remains exactly parallel to the rear axle.
• Tighten the hubnuts again.
• The chain has the correct tension if the middle can be pushed 6 millimetres downwards.

Tensioning the front chain

• Loosen the nuts of the crank axle at the bottom of the frame.
• Tension the chain by moving the crank axle forward.
• Tighten the nuts again. It must be possible to push the middle of the chain upwards by 10 mm.
• Use a screwdriver to check the tension on the chain through the slot on the bottom of the chain housing.

Plastic parts
The plastic parts must be checked regularly for damage and breakage. In the case of breakage, do not use the product but immediately replace the part concerned with an original part, to guarantee the safety of the user.

Crank adjustment
After using the new product for several days (intensive use) or up to two weeks (normal use) after purchase, the mounting bolts with which the left and right cranks are mounted must be tightened again (see illustration below). Note that they must be ‘hand tightened’, that is to say with a tightening moment of 30Nm at the maximum (it is a normal effect that after a short period of use, as a result of the force applied to the pedals, the crank assembly settles). An effect when this is not done regularly is that a certain amount of play can occur, which can lead to damage to the crank and the crank axle. This play can be taken up by tightening the bolts further.

Warranty

Warranty period
The owner of this BERG product has the following warranty on this product:

• The frame and parts which are not liable to wear and tear have a warranty of 3 years from the date of purchase.
• Parts that are liable to wear and tear (such as chains and tyres) are excluded from the warranty.
• Check www.bergtoys.com for extensive warranty regulations.

Warranty Regulations
The owner of the product can only claim a warranty by presenting the original bill of the purchase. The warranty only applies to material and construction faults concerning this product or parts thereof. The warranty lapses if:

• The product is incorrectly and/or carelessly used.
• The use of the product is not by its purpose.
• The product is not assembled and maintained in conformance with the user manual.
• Technical repairs to the product are not carried out professionally.
• Parts mounted afterwards do not meet the technical specifications of the product involved or have not been mounted correctly.
• Added parts or replaced parts are no official BERG spare parts or accessories.
• Deficiencies arise as a result of climate influences, such as rust or normal weathering of the paintwork.
• The product has been used for rental purposes or in any other way made available to several unspecified persons.
• Under no circumstances can BERG be held responsible for damage to the products (or parts thereof) as a result .
• Incorrect adjustment/tightening of the steering, the steering mechanism, chain and tyres.
• Replacement of parts such as the chain and tyres not being carried out in time.
• During the warranty period, all material and construction faults assessed by BERG will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of BERG.
• The owner of the product can only lay claim under this warranty by returning to the company where the product was bought.
• Besides the complaint, take the product serial number and original purchase receipt with you. You can find the serial number on the frame of the product.
• If the claim under the warranty is refused, all costs incurred must be paid by the owner.
• The warranty is not transferable to third parties.

References

• Premium pedal go-karts, trampolines, ride-ons and playsets | Bergtoys.com
• Premium pedal go-karts, trampolines, ride-ons and playsets | Bergtoys.com

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