Britax Steelcraft STROLL LITE LX5012 Series User manual

STROLL LITE
LAYBACK STROLLER
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IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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WARNINGS
WARNINGS:
ALWAYS APPLY THE BRAKES WHENEVER THE STROLLER IS STATIONARY.
• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED.
• SECURE THE CHILD IN THE HARNESS AT ALL TIMES.
• DO NOT CARRY EXTRA CHILDREN OR BAGS ON THIS STROLLER.
• MAKE SURE CHILDREN ARE CLEAR OF ANY MOVING PARTS IF YOU
ADJUST THE STROLLER.
• DO NOT USE ANY ACCESSORIES OTHER THAN THOSE APPROVED FOR USE
WITH THIS STROLLER BY BRITAX.
• IT IS UNSAFE TO USE ACCESSORIES NOT APPROVED FOR USE WITH THIS
STROLLER.
• THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF THE CHILD USING THIS STROLLER IS NOT TO
EXCEED 20 KG.
FOR IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS ON ACCESSORIES - REFER TO
THEIR INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS IN THIS BOOK OR THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INCLUDED WITH THE INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTS. THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT VARIES
FOR EACH ACCESSORY.
This CAUTION Symbol is shown at certain steps in
this Instruction Manual to highlight the danger of
being injured by moving parts.
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH:
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS
STROLLER.
THE CORRECT USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT IS ESSENTIAL.
CAUTION

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• USE GREAT CARE WHEN USING THE STROLLER ON STAIRS, ESCALATORS,
TRAVELATORS OR OTHER MOVING SURFACES.
• IT IS RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE THE CHILD FROM THE STROLLER
BEFORE GOING UP OR DOWN STAIRS OR ESCALATORS.
• DO NOT LIFT THE STROLLER BY THE ARM BAR (SUPPLIED) BECAUSE IT
MAY DISENGAGE.
• DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO STAND ON THE SEAT.
• DO NOT HANG BAGS UNLESS THEY ARE SUPPLIED OR GOODS FROM THE
HANDLE AS THIS COULD CAUSE THE STROLLER TO TIP OVER.
• DO NOT LEAVE THE STROLLER AND ITS ACCESSORIES NEAR AN OPEN
FIRE OR EXPOSED FLAME.
• DO NOT PLACE MORE THAN 6 KG IN THE BASKET.
IMPORTANT NOTES

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The SMART lifting technique
This technique can be used to pick up small light loads from low
levels.
Size up the Load
• Assess the load (size, shape and weight).
• Assess whether the load needs to be moved;
• Where is it going to be placed, check that there are no obstructions;
• Assess whether mechanical or human assistance is required.
Move the Load as close to the body as possible
• A load is heavier to lift or carry if it is not close to the body.
• The whole hand should be used to ensure a firm grip.
Always bend your knees
• Maintain balance.
• Keep feet apart and in a comfortable position.
• Minimise lower back bending.
• Bend knees preferable at as large an angle as possible but not at a
right angle use a semi squat in preference to a full squat.
Raise the load with your legs
• Achieve the lift smoothly and without jerkiness.
• Maintain the normal curvature of the spine to allow the force of the
load to be distributed evenly from the spine to the pelvis.
Turn your feet in the direction that you want to move the load.
• Avoid unnecessary bending, twisting and reaching.
• Change direction by turning your feet and not your back.
• To set the load down, squat down, keep your head up and
• Let your legs do the work.
Remember to ‘THINK TALL’ chest lifted, shoulders relaxed, chin
tucked in and head level.
MANUAL HANDLING TECHNIQUES

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PARTS LIST
1x Stroller Frame & Basket
2x Front Wheels 2x Rear Wheels

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STROLLER ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT NOTES:
PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 6 FOR SMART LIFTING TECHNIQUES.
• RELEASE THE STORAGE LATCH WITH DUE CARE AND OPEN THE FRAME.
• WHEN OPENING THE STROLLER, BE AWARE OF THE DANGER OF BEING
INJURED BY MOVING PARTS AND LOCKING DEVICES DURING THE
PROCESS. KEEP ALL HANDS AND LIMBS CLEAR OF THESE PARTS.
• THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR FINGERS OR PARTS OF THE BODY TO BE
INJURED WHEN THE STROLLER IS BEING UNFOLDED, DUE CARE SHOULD
BE EXERCISED.
• KEEP CHILDREN CLEAR OF THE STROLLER WHEN UNFOLDING THE
STROLLER.
• OPEN THE STROLLER SLOWLY AND BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PLACE
YOUR HANDS. KEEPING YOUR HANDS ON THE HANDLE IS THE BEST WAY
TO UNFOLD THE STROLLER.
OPENING THE STROLLER FRAME
BRelease on the frame
lock and open the
frame.
COpen the frame by
lifting the handle.
A B
AMake sure the carry
strap is out of the
way and hangs freely
before opening the
stroller frame.
C

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STROLLER ASSEMBLY
DContinue to pull the handle upwards. ETo assist the opening, push down
the back of the basket with your foot
while pulling the handle upwards
until frame is locked.
D E
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
X
X
FTo ensure that the stroller frame is
locked correctly there are green
and red indicators on both sides
as shown. The stroller is correctly
locked when only green is visible
at the top of the plastic housing
as figure 1.
Push down the handle to make
sure the stroller frame is fully
opened and locked. If not please
repeat the steps D and E.
C
AUTION

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STROLLER ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING OR REMOVING THE FRONT WHEELS
ATo attach the front wheels, insert
each wheel into wheel housing
and push in until locks. Pull on the
wheel to ensure it is locked.
BTo remove the front wheels, press
the quick release button on the top
of the front leg mouldings.
A B
ATTACHING OR REMOVING THE REAR WHEELS
ATo attach the real wheels, insert
each wheel axle into rear wheel
housing and push in until locks.
Pull on the wheel to ensure it is
locked.
BTo remove the rear wheels, pull
the metal latch downwards on
the underneath of the rear wheel
housing and then pull the wheel
out.
A B
C
AUTION

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STROLLER OPERATION
USING THE CANOPY
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The sun is very strong. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD EXPOSED TO THE SUN.
The canopy or hood on this product will not give your child total protection
from the harmful rays of the sun.
A To adjust the canopy, open by
pulling forward, or close by pushing
the canopy backward.
A
ASlide the shoulder harness pads
onto the shoulder harness straps
and adjust to the position which fits
comfortably on the child.
A
USING THE SHOULDER HARNESS PADS
IMPORTANT NOTE:
ENSURE THAT THE SHOULDER STRAPS ARE FITTED THROUGH THE APPROPRIATE
HARNESS SLOTS TO SUIT YOUR CHILD’S SEATED SHOULDER HEIGHT.

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STROLLER OPERATION
USING THE FRONT WHEEL SWIVEL LOCK
PLEASE NOTE: Always lock the swivel wheels when locking the stroller on
rough surfaces as this will minimise wheel wobble.
ATo lock the front wheels into the fixed
position, press the swivel lock up
on both wheels until they lock into
position.
A
BTo allow the wheels to swivel, push
the swivel wheel lock down on both
wheels until they swivel freely.
B
USING THE BRAKES
ALWAYS APPLY THE BRAKES WHEN
THE STROLLER IS STATIONARY.
BTo disengage the brake, push the
red brake pedal up until you hear
a ‘click’.
ATo engage the brake, step on the
red brake pedal until you hear
a ‘click’. Ensure the brake is
engaged.
A B
WARNINGS:

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ADJUSTING THE BACKREST
• THE UPRIGHT POSITIONS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WITH CHILDREN LESS
THAN 6 MONTHS OLD.
• THE LOWEST RECLINE POSITION SHOULD BE USED TO TRANSPORT BABIES. THE
BACKREST CAN BE ADJUSTED TO A MORE UPRIGHT POSITION AS THE CHILD
GROWS OLDER AND IS ABLE TO SUPPORT ITS HEAD WITHOUT ASSISTANCE.
PLEASE NOTE: If the child is sitting in the seat, support the backrest as it
reclines. If you have difficulty adjusting the backrest you may need to remove
the child from the seat to allow you to raise or lower the backrest with ease.
STROLLER OPERATION
A To raise the backrest, grasp the
plastic cap fixed to the bottom of the
adjuster straps and with the other
hand grasp the backrest adjuster
moulding on the strap and push it
upwards until you reach the
desired position.
WARNINGS:
AB
B To lower the backrest, support the
backrest with one hand and with
the other hand press backrest
adjuster button down and pull the
backrest adjuster moulding
downwards to lower the backrest to
the desired position.

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STROLLER OPERATION
USE THE HARNESS AT ALL TIMES.
• ENSURE YOUR CHILD IS SECURED WITH A CORRECTLY ADJUSTED HARNESS.
• THE ADJUSTED HARNESS SHOULD CLOSELY FIT THE CHILD.
• NEVER LEAVE THE HARNESS BUCKLED WHEN NOT FITTED TO A CHILD IN THE
STROLLER, BECAUSE THE HARNESS CAN FORM LOOPS WHICH MAY POSE A
STRANGULATION HAZARD.
• WHEN HARNESS IS NOT IN USE, DISCONNECT SHOULDER STRAPS FROM THE
WAIST STRAPS AND BUCKLE TO PREVENT STRANGULATION.
• A five point harness is provided to restrain your child.
• Buckle tongues separate for added safety.
• To reconnect buckle tongues and to secure the child in the harness please
follow the steps below carefully.
PLEASE NOTE: Each waist buckle tongue has a raised rib on one side and can
only be locked into the buckle assembly with the raised rib facing up. Ensure the
harness straps are not twisted as they may become uncomfortable for the child.
Always apply the brakes before placing child in stroller seat. Position the
shoulder strap near the child’s shoulder and position crotch strap between legs.
APosition the shoulder strap tongue
(A) on top of the waist buckle
tongue (B) on both sides.
A
WARNINGS:
BPush both buckle tongues (A +
B) into the buckle housing (C)
until the buckle tongues lock into
position.
B
SECURING YOUR CHILD HARNESS

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STROLLER OPERATION
ATighten or loosen the shoulder
straps and crotch strap by sliding
the 3 bar harness adjuster up or
down. The crotch strap should be
adjusted to a snug fit.
BTighten or loosen the waist straps,
hold and lift the 4 bar harness
adjuster and pull the harness strap
to adjust to the desired fit. The waist
strap needs to fit firmly around the
child.
CTo tighten or loosen the
shoulder straps, slide the 3 bar
slider up or
down to adjust to the desired
fit. Always adjust the harness
strap when changing the
seating position of the child.
A
ADJUSTING THE HARNESS
B
C
CAUTION: DO NOT SLIDE 3 BAR SLIDER OVER THE
SEWN TAB ON SHOULDER HARNESS.

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STROLLER OPERATION
ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER HARNESS HEIGHT
IMPORTANT NOTE:
THE HARNESS CAN BE ADJUSTED TO THREE DIFFERENT HEIGHTS TO
ACCOMMODATE THE CHILD. THE SHOULDER STRAPS MUST BE POSITIONED
NEAR THE CHILD’S SHOULDERS.
ATo change the shoulder harness
height, push the shoulder harness
tongue out of the current harness
slot and through the back of the seat.
BSelect the appropriate shoulder
harness height and pull each
shoulder harness tongue through
the harness slot.
A
A
OPENING THE HARNESS
ATo release the buckle, squeeze the
top and bottom buckle tongues
together with enough pressure so the
buckle tongues can release from the
buckle housing.
B

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STROLLER OPERATION
USING THE TETHER STRAP
USE THE TETHER STRAP TO
STOP THE STROLLER ROLLING AWAY.
• THE STROLLER IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON FLAT OR GENTLY SLOPING
SURFACES, AND MAY BE UNSTABLE ON HIGHER SLOPING AND UNEVEN
SURFACES AND USERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THE
STROLLER ROLLING AWAY OR TIPPING OVER.
• NEVER LET GO OF THE STROLLER WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE OR SLOP-
ING SURFACE BECAUSE IT MAY SLIDE OR TIP OVER. ALWAYS PARK ON A
FLAT SURFACE AND APPLY THE BRAKES.
• ALWAYS APPLY THE BRAKES WHENEVER THE STROLLER IS STATIONARY.
AA wrist tether strap is provided
on the handle grip. Slide your
hand through the tether strap
loop whenever you use the
stroller. Only remove your hand
from the tether strap loop
when the brakes have been
applied to the stroller wheels.
WARNINGS:
A

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STROLLER OPERATION
USING THE STROLLER
PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 4 FOR SMART LIFTING TECHNIQUES.
• Always ensure you bend your knees where appropriate and take
due care when lifting the frame.
• With your hand through the wrist tether strap loop, push the
stroller holding the handle.
• The stroller can be steered in the desired direction - allowing the
front wheels to swivel will make this easier.
• The front wheels may wobble or oscillate when walking fast,
locking the front swivel wheels will stop this.
• The stroller can be taken up kerbs by either pressing down on
the handles and raising the front wheels or turning the stroller
around and pulling the stroller up the kerb.
• Caution is required when pushing the stroller on a steep slope
as the stroller may become unstable. Always hold the handle
firmly.
• Do not run with the stroller.
• Whenever you stop, always apply the brakes before you leave
the stroller.
• Do not hang bags or goods unless it is supplied from the handle.
Use the storage basket.

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FOLDING THE STROLLER
PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 4 FOR SMART LIFTING TECHNIQUES.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• REMOVE THE CHILD FROM THE STROLLER BEFORE COMMENCING ANY
FOLDING OPERATION.
• FOLD THE STROLLER SLOWLY AND BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PLACE
YOUR HANDS.
• WHEN FOLDING THE STROLLER, BE AWARE OF THE DANGER OF BEING
INJURED BY MOVING PARTS AND LOCKING DEVICES DURING THE
PROCESS. KEEP ALL HANDS AND LIMBS CLEAR OF THESE PARTS.
• THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR FINGERS OR PARTS OF THE BODY TO BE INJURED
WHEN THE STROLLER IS BEING FOLDED, DUE CARE SHOULD BE EXERCISED.
• KEEP CHILDREN CLEAR OF THE STROLLER DURING FOLDING THE
STROLLER.
STROLLER OPERATION

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FOLDING THE STROLLER
STROLLER OPERATION
AEngage the brake and
fold the canopy back.
Empty out the basket.
BSlide the button on the
top of the handle to
the left and squeeze
the folding lever
underneath the handle.
A B C
CContinue holding the
lever and push the
handle forward until
handle is folded fully
against the seat.
D E
DLift the carry strap
upward quickly to fold
the stroller.
EFolding lock will be
automatically engaged
when the stroller is fully
folded. Ensure the lock
is engaged completely.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
• To prolong the life of your stroller keep it clean and do not leave
it in the direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Removable fabric covers and trims may be cleaned using warm
water with household soap or mild detergent. Allow it to dry fully,
preferably away from the direct sunlight.
• Non removable fabric covers and trims may be spot cleaned
using a damp sponge with soap or a mild detergent. Allow it to
dry completely before folding or storing it away.
• In some climates the covers and trims may be affected by mould
and mildew, to help prevent this occurring, do not fold or store
the product if it is damp or wet. Always store the product in a
well ventilated area.
• When using your stroller at the beach - completely clean
your stroller afterwards to remove the sand and salt from the
mechanisms and wheel assembly. Sand and Salt will cause
premature wear and corrosion.
• If there are compression marks on the tyres - Use a domestic
hair dryer to gently warm (DO NOT OVERHEAT) the tyre and
the compression marks should slowly disappear.
• Always check parts regularly for tightness of screws, nuts and
other fasteners - tighten if required. To maintain the safety of
your nursery product, seek prompt repairs for bent, torn, worn or
broken parts. Use only those parts and accessories approved by
Steelcraft.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE.

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Due to the variations in the style and design of our products the illustrations used
in this instruction booklet are generic.
This product is designed to comply with Australian and New Zealand standard
AS/NZS 2088:2013 “Prams and Strollers - Safety Requirements”
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