SMYTHS TOYS H91K4HV Rollerskates User Manual

SMYTHS TOYS H91K4HV Rollerskates

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This product complies with EN 13899:2003.

Warnings!

1. User should always wear protective equipment (hand/wrist/knee/elbow protection, and helmet) and reflective devices.
2. No modifications shall be made on the skates that could impair safety.
3. Self-locking nuts and other self-locking fixings may lose their effectiveness over time. Ensure that all screws, nuts and steering mechanism (if present) are correctly adjusted and firmly secured before skating.
4. Skate in safe and legal places. There may be some limitation of use according to the Road Traffic Act or local legislations. Check before skating.
5. Always skate on flat, clean, dry and where possible away from other road users.
6. Retain this manual for future reference.

Servicing and maintenance instructions

1. Regular maintenance will enhance the safety of the equipment.
2. Do not skate on rough roads to extend the wheels and bearings lifetime.
3. Do not change the wheels and bearings separately as this will lead to your skate becoming unstable.
4. Always store your skates in a dry area away from direct sunlight to prevent ageing and rusting.
5. Regularly check for sharp edges created through use and remove accordingly.
6. Wheels and bearings: Under normal circumstances and conditions, the wheels and bearings are maintenance free. It is still recommended to periodically inspect the wheels for wear and tear and the bearings for side to side play and loose parts. When a wheel or bearing develops play, this is an indication of excess wear and replacement is necessary.
7. Bearings can be removed occasionally and put into an oil cleaning solution for half an hour. Once clean smear some lubrication on them to improve movement.
8. Replacement buffers and parts of the breaking device: Use a hexagon spanner to take out the screw. Two spanners are required to remove the chassis. You may then replace the stopper and fix its position. Reattach the chassis on the skate. Ensure that the stoppers are fixed firmly on the skate before skating. See images below:

Size adjustment
Four sizes are available A/B/C/D:

1. Press the button 2. Pull out the toe cap to adjust the size 3. Release the button

Techniques for use and for braking
Roller skating and rollerblading can be a fun leisure activity, a great form of exercise, a competitive sport, or a mode of transportation. Once you learn the proper stance and how to glide and stop, you’ll be sailing in no time. Read on to learn the fundamentals of rollerblading or inline skating and tips on taking your skills to the next level.

1. Put on your skating equipment.
   The only equipment you really need to roller skate is a pair of skates that fit you. Skate sizes are typically the same as standard shoe sizes. In addition to roller skates, you should pick up the following items:

   • A helmet. It will protect your head from injury.
   • Knee/elbow pads and wrist guards. Your hands and knees are bound to hit the floor a few times as you learn how to roller skate.

2. Assume the right posture.
   Place your feet shoulder width apart, bend your knees, and squat. Lower your backside toward the ground and lean slightly forward in a comfortable squatting position. When you’re roller skating, balance is key, and this stance will prevent you from toppling over.

   • The first time, you may feel like you don’t have control over the skates, and you may lose your balance and fall a couple of times before you feel comfortable standing in place. This is completely normal; just keep practicing the posture until you get the hang of it.
   • It’s hard to stand perfectly still in a pair of roller skates. Once you’ve got the hang of it down, practice correcting your posture every so often by slightly moving your skates to help you keep your balance. Think about it this way: if you were standing in place without roller skates on and someone gave you a light push, you’d move your feet to regain your balance. The same idea applies when you’re wearing roller skates, only it’s the wheels on the skates and the pressure from your own muscles that are giving you the “push.”

3. Walk like a duck.
   With your heels together and your toes pointed out, begin slowly walking forward, first the right, then to the left, then to the right, and so on. Continue squatting and keep your heels directly underneath your body so you can more easily keep your balance. With your heels together and your toes pointed out, begin slowly walking forward, first the right, then to the left, then to the right, and so on. Continue squatting and keep your heels directly underneath your body so you can more easily keep your balance.

   • Practice until you can comfortably “walk” in the skates while keeping your balance. You’ll probably fall down a few times at first; just get back up and remember to keep your body centered over your heels and remain in a squatting position.
   • As you gain confidence, start moving more quickly and taking longer strides. Push harder on the wheels so that you roll further with each stride.

4. Learn how to glide.
   Lengthen each stride you take by allowing yourself to roll for a while. Push off with one foot and glide with the other until you lose momentum, then switch your gliding foot. While you’re gliding on one foot, keep the other one above the floor so that it doesn’t impede your gliding.

   • Practice turning right and left while gliding. When you turn right, lean your body slightly to the right. When you turn left, lean your body slightly to the left, always remaining in a squatting position.
   • Glide faster. Move your legs faster and gain momentum by putting pressure on the wheels and propelling yourself forward. Practice using your body weight to help you gain speed by leaning into your strides. Use your arms to help you keep your balance and gain speed by bending them at the elbows and moving them back and forth the way you would if you were running.

5. Practice stopping.
   Your roller skate should be equipped with a brake, located on the toe of the skate. To stop, glide with your skates parallel to each other. Stay in a squatting position and lean slightly forward. Place the right skate slightly in front of the left skate, lift the toe of the right skate, and press down hard on the toe. The harder you press, the faster you’ll stop.

   • It’s important to stop with a confident thrust, rather than hesitantly touching your brake to the ground. If you don’t press down hard enough on the brake, you may lose your balance and fall down.
   • If you find it difficult to apply enough pressure at first, try using your hands to press down on your right knee to help you exert enough force to stop.

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