Learning Skates (880-XXX)

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Read the instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.

Safety

• Warning. Not suitable for children under 36 months. Unstable base. Fall hazard. Small parts. Choking hazard.
• Warning. Protective equipment should be worn. Not to be used in traffic. 20 kg max.

Warning!

• Packaging materials and tools are not toys; please remove all packaging materials and tools before giving the toy to your child.
• This product must be assembled by an adult.
• Do not make modifications to your skates that might adversely affect the user's safety. Do not use on wet days or on wet ground. Do not use in darkness. Store the product in a cool, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight.
• This product should be used with caution since skill is required to avoid falls or collisions causing injury to user or third parties. The child must be under adult supervision when using the skates. Do not allow the child to use these skates in the street or in areas with vehicle traffic and/or on public highways. Examples of safe riding areas: flat and gravel-free areas, such as a playground, public square, etc.

SKATE SAFELY

Always wear protective equipment—helmet, wrist, elbow, and knee pads and a reflective device—and make sure to follow all the safety rules and regulations of local authorities.

Check your skates

Always make the following checks before skating (note: self-locking nuts and other self-locking fixings may lose their effectiveness over time):

• Nuts and axles: These should be checked regularly. They can become loose after a while, in which case they should be tightened. They can become worn and not tighten properly, in which case they should be replaced.
• Check that the screws are tightened properly, and fasten the skates properly.
• Check that the bearings are clean and not damaged.
• Ensure that the chassis is in the correct position and securely fixed.
• Check that the brake pad is not excessively worn.

Starting/braking

• Simply push off with one foot and then the other to start moving forward. The skates do not have a starting aid device.
• Learn to brake before moving. The distance required for braking depends on your skill, speed, and the conditions of the surface you are skating on. To brake, lean forward slightly from the waist up and bring forward the foot doing the braking. Press on your heel and the brake will stop you. Bend your knee slightly to facilitate braking.
• Practice braking on flat surfaces before skating on slopes. A worn brake pad increases the distance required for braking. Check the brake pads and replace them if necessary.
• The instructions for changing the brake pad are in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

How to install the shoe

Parents can easily put the shoe to the kids feet by following the below steps:

1. Open the strap located on top of the shoe. Open the Velcro located in the middle of the shoe.
2. Press the spring-ball button located on the inner part of the show. Pull the rear of the show to create an opening. Slide the kid foot.
3. Close the strap located on top of the shoe and the Velcro to the desired tightness.
4. Repeat the operation for the other shoe.

Size adjustment

Parents can adjust the skate to fit their child's foot exactly. It is possible to lengthen/shorten the shell under the ball of the foot in a few simple steps:

1. Turn the knob located at the rear of the shoe to the desired size marked on the outside of the shoe. To increase the size of the skate turn the knob counterclockwise and to reduce the size of the skate, turn the knob clockwise.
2. Repeat for the other skate and make sure the sizes match for both skates.

MAINTENANCE

Take care to remove any sharp edges created through use.

Changing the brake pad

Check the degree of wear of the brake pad often. It must be replaced if there are excessive signs of wear. To replace:

• Remove the locking screw using a Phillips screwdriver.
• Remove the worn pad.
• Replace it with a new pad.
• Retighten the screw

Replacement of wheels

Check wheels for wear before each use. They must be replaced if they show signs of excessive wear. Replacement wheels are not supplied with this product; they must be purchased from a retailer. To replace the wheels:

1. Use an allen key (included in-pack) to unscrew the wheel you want to replace. Discard the old wheel.
2. Place the new wheel back in the same location as the old wheel was, align the wheel with the hole, and insert the screw.
3. Use an allen key to screw the wheel back in place. Make sure the wheel is correctly tightened before using the skates.

Cleaning the bearings

The bearings ensure that the wheels rotate freely. If you feel that the wheels are turning less smoothly, clean the bearings.

Cleaning the skates

• Clean your skates every now and again with a soft cloth and with a little water and neutral soap.
• Use as little water as possible and do not wet the metal parts: screws, bearings, etc.
• You can wash the insoles in the washing machine by using a normal 30ºc program with detergent.
• Dry the insoles in the air away from sources of heat. Put the insoles back, taking care that the right and left insoles go into the corresponding shoes.

Warranty

The manufacturer warranties this product to be free of manufacturing defects for period of 2 years from the date of purchase. This limited warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, tire, tube or cables, or any damage, failure or loss caused by improper assembly, maintenance, or storage.

This limited warranty will be void if the product is ever:

• used in a manner other than for recreation or transportation;
• modified in any way;
• rented

The manufacturer is not liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage due directly or indirectly to the use of this product.

Globber does not offer an extended warranty. If you have purchased an extended warranty, it must be honoured by the store at which it was purchased.

For your records, save your original sales receipt with the physical manual and write the product name below.

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