Dynacraft BALANCE CYCLE User manual

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BALANCE CYCLE
this manual contains important safety, performance and
maintenance information. read the manual before letting your
child have their first ride on their new balance cycle, and keep
the manual handy for future reference.
FOR AGES THREE TO FOUR
MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 43 lbs. (19.7 kgs.)
OWNER’S MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual was written to help you get the most performance, comfort,
enjoyment and safety when your child is riding his or her new Balance Cycle.
It is important for you to understand your child’s new Balance Cycle, how your
child should use it and what you need to do to keep your child safe.
GENERAL WARNING
Cycling can be a hazardous activity even under the best of circumstances.
Proper maintenance of your child’s new Balance Cycle is your responsibility
as it helps reduce the risk of injury. This manual contains many “WARNINGS”
concerning the consequences of failure to maintain or inspect your child’s
new Balance Cycle. Many of the warnings could say, “your child may lose
control and fall.” Because any fall can result in serious injury or even death,
we do not repeat the warning of possible injury or death whenever the risk of
falling leads to a “WARNING”. NOTE: The illustrations in this manual are used
simply to provide examples; the components of your child’s new Balance
Cycle might differ. In addition, some of the parts shown might be optional and
not part of your child’s new Cycle’s standard equipment. The following manual
is only a guide to assist you.
A SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS
Your child’s new Balance Cycle is distributed by Dynacraft BSC, Inc. and is
intended for riding on flat surfaces and easy slopes. Uses such as aggressive
off-road riding, downhill riding, jumping, tricks, stunting and other extreme
uses are not recommended and if you allow your child to do such things with
this Balance Cycle you must assume sole responsibility for any harm to your
child that may result. It is a tragic fact that cycling accidents involve children.
As a parent or guardian, you bear the responsibility for the activities and safety
of your minor child. Among these responsibilities are to make sure that your
child’s new Balance Cycle which your child is riding is properly fitted to the
child; that it is in good repair and safe operating condition; that you and your
child have gone over the use, operation and safety section of this manual; that
you and your child have learned, and understand what to do and what not to
do with your child’s new Cycle, and the common sense rules of gravity, safe
speed and courteous cycling.

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CORRECT FITTING –
MAKE SURE YOUR HELMET
COVERS YOUR FOREHEAD.
CORRECT FITTING –
MAKE SURE YOUR HELMET
COVERS YOUR FOREHEAD.
INCORRECT FITTING –
FOREHEAD IS EXPOSED
AND VULNERABLE TO
SERIOUS INJURY.
USE, OPERATION, AND SAFETY
As a parent, you should read this manual before letting your child ride your
new Balance Cycle. The age grade of 3 to 4 years old is based on United
States government guidance on child development and appropriate toys, but
young children are all different. If your child walks and runs with confidence,
then the Balance Cycle will help your child develop balancing skills and learn
about steering. After walking while straddling the Balance Cycle your child
will then run and eventually “scoot” while seated with the feet off the ground.
The Balance Cycle has no brake. To stop, your child merely stands up. You
can not expect your child to understand how difficult it is to stop on hills or at
speed, and your close supervision and sound limits about speed and grade
are required for your child’s safety. So encourage play and having fun with
the Balance Cycle, but keep it on flat surfaces or gentle slopes, always wear
shoes (never barefoot, sandals or flip flops), and avoid traffic and pedestri-
ans. Remember only you are the best judge of whether your child is at
the appropriate development stage for safe play with the Balance Cycle.
Stopping is obviously very important. The seat on the Balance Cycle is low to
promote learning balance skills and to keep both of your child’s feet close to
the ground. Adjust the seat for comfort, but no higher than what will allow your
child to have both feet on the ground at the same time while seated
(See Assembly Instruction section).
Always have your child use safety equipment and appropriate clothes and
shoes. Safety equipment includes a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads. The
helmet is not only a good idea but required in many communities. To protect
your child, the helmet must comply with CPSC, 16 CFR Section 1203 require-
ments and be worn correctly.
CORRECT FITTING
Make sure your helmet
covers your forehead.
INCORRECT FITTING
Forehead is exposed and
vulnerable to serious injury.

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The Balance Cycle is intended to allow children to learn at their own pace
while feeling safe that they are not going to fall. Have them start by sitting
on the Balance Cycle and pushing with their feet. The action is like walking
and they will progress as they become comfortable. Your responsibility is to
set limits on speed and appropriate location for play. Be aware that young
children often can master riding, and still will lose their balance and fall while
at play. So part of your supervision is that they not leave the Balance Cycle or
other toys around the ground where they play as they may fall on them.
It is also your responsibility to maintain the Balance Cycle after correctly
assembling it. Children should be made aware of all possible riding hazards
and correct riding behavior before they take off on their Balance Cycle! Please
explain to them as often as necessary:
• Always wear a helmet and other safety equipment.
• Always keep the chin strap on the helmet securely buckled.
• Observe the age and weight limitations on the cover of this manual.
• Never have more than one rider and never try to tow anything.
• Do not ride at night.
• Do not ride in wet weather.
• Obey all local laws about cycling.
• Do not ride near swimming pools, ditches or drop offs.
• Do not ride if parts are broken or worn until fixed or replaced by your parent.
• Always ride on smooth surfaces or gentle slopes and avoid too much speed.
• Do not ride on streets, around cars, on hills, barefoot, or in skateboard or
vehicle traffic.
• Speed is a danger, avoid excessive speed going down hill; also avoid stunts,
jumps and bumps.
• Avoid sharp turns, bumps, drainage grates, trick stages, ramps, half pipes,
skateboard parks, or empty swimming pools.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
The Balance Cycle is to be assembled by an adult. As shipped in the box
it is partially assembled and contains potentially hazardous sharp edges and
points on screws and axel rods. The box contains a package of small parts,
cap nuts and fasteners that pose a swallowing hazard to small children.
Assemble the Balance Cycle with out your child’s help and keep these
hazards away from your child until assembly is complete.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
Adjustable wrench (not included) or 13 mm, 14 mm and 16 mm wrenches
(not included).
NOTE: The Balance Cycle comes partially assembled, you need to install the
front fork (together with front wheel), install and adjust the handlebar, install
the rear wheel, and set the seat height.
FRONT FORK AND HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
NOTE: The front wheel has been already assembled onto front fork.
STEP 1. Insert the front fork (together with the front wheel) into the frame head
tube, make sure the slot in the front fork faces the rear of the cycle
(see Figure 1).
NOTE: The Balance Cycle has a steering control mechanism. To make it work,
be sure to have the fixer (on front fork) well seated into hollow area under the
plastic washer of the head tube (see figure 2 and 3).
SLOT FIXER
FIXER
HOLLOW AREA
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3

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NOTE: The items below are packed together in a small poly bag and can be
found when you open the carton.
STEP 2. Place the steel washer (#1) onto the front fork (see Figure 4).
STEP 3. Place the handlebar clamp (#2) onto the front fork and on top of
the steel washer (#1) (see Figure 5); Do not tighten the handlebar clamp
at this time.
STEP 4. Slide the protective cap (#3) onto the handlebar and put it all the way
up (see Figure 6 on page 7).
STEP 5. Insert the handlebar into the frame head tube to the minimum
insertion mark, (see Figure 7 on page 7) then align handlebar and
the front fork.
#1 #2 #3
STEEL WASHER HANDLEBAR CLAMP PROTECTIVE CAP
FIGURE 5FIGURE 4

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STEP 6. Tighten the hex nut on the bolt of handlebar clamp securely
(see Figure 8).
STEP 7. Slide the protective cap down to cover the handlebar clamp
(see Figure 9).
FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7
MINIMUM
INSERTION
MARK
FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9
WARNING: IMPORTANT NOTE
Test the security of the handlebar by clamping the front wheel between your
knees and trying to move the handlebar up and from side to side. The handle-
bar should not move when applying pressure.

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REAR WHEEL INSTALLATION
STEP 1. Loosen axle nuts on rear wheel axle with fingers so that nuts are still
attached to axle.
STEP 2. Guide rear wheel into rear fork slots, position axle in rear fork slots,
make sure washers and nuts are positioned outside of rear fork legs
(see Figure 10).
NOTE: Safety tabs should be
locked into safety locking holes
(see Figure 10).
STEP 3. Tighten wheel nuts on left and right side of rear wheel axle securely.
NOTE: When tightening, be sure the rear wheel is centered in the frame.
FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11
AXLE NUT SAFETY LOCKTAB
WASHER
SAFETY
LOCKING HOLE

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SEAT ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
STEP 1. Loosen hex nut on keyed bolt of seat clamp (see Figure 12).
STEP 2. Insert the seat post into the seat clamp on the frame to the minimum
insertion mark (see Figure 13).
STEP 3. Tighten the hex nut on keyed seat clamp bolt securely
(see Figure 14).
NOTE: The proper seat height is achieved when your child can put both feet
on the ground at the same time when seated. Adjust the seat height if too high
or too low.
WARNING: IMPORTANT NOTE
The seat post must be insert to at least the “minimum insertion” line
marked on the seat post.
FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13
MINIMUM
INSERTION MARK
HEX NUT
FIGURE 14
TOP VIEW MINIMUM
INSERTION
MARK

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MAINTENANCE
BEFORE EACH RIDE
Before each ride, check your Balance Cycle and its components against the
following checklist. In addition, if you have a crash or accident, even a minor
one, always inspect the Balance Cycle thoroughly before riding again.
• Check that wheels are straight.
• Check attachment of bolt-on wheels.
• Check handlebar and stem for signs of stress and fatigue.
• Inspect your tires for wear or damage.
• Check the attachment of the handlebar.
• Check the attachment of the seat and seat post.
• Check the wheels to see if they can spin smoothly.
• Periodically inspect the Balance Cycle for wear or damage.
• To clean the Balance Cycle, use a mild soap and water solution and clean
cloth. Rinse clean with water to remove soap residue.
• Replace worn handlebar grips.
WARNING:
A Balance Cycle that does not work properly can cause you to lose control
and fall. Inspect the entire Balance Cycle thoroughly before every ride and do
not ride it until any problem has been corrected.

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REGISTER YOUR
BALANCE CYCLE PURCHASE
ONLINE AT WWW.DYNACRAFTBIKE.COM
REGISTRATION
Model number or description:
Serial Number:
Name:
Address:
City:
State: Zip:
E-mail Address:
Date of purchase: User’s date of birth:
Date of birth or person whose name appears above:
Place of purchase:
SERIAL NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Subject to the following limitations, all Balance Cycles manufactured for
Dynacraft are warranted to the original purchaser to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for a period from the date of purchase.
Lifetime For The Balance Cycle’s Frame
Two Years On All Other Component Parts
No other express or implied warranty is given. Dynacraft will replace
without charge the Balance cycle’s frame or those component parts that are
determined by Dynacraft to be defective in materials or manufacture under
normal use and service during the applicable warranty period. The origi-
nal purchaser will be responsible for any and all labor charges connected
with the repair or replacement of the frame, and/or parts. Component parts
subject to wear in use, tires, tubes, seats, and grips are not covered under
this warranty.
NOTE: This limited warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear,
nor to claimed defects, malfunctions, or failures that result from abuse,
neglect, improper assembly, improper maintenance, alteration, collision,
crash or misuse.
CAUTION
Dynacraft does not encourage stunting, trick riding, ramp riding, jumping,
aggressive riding, riding on severe terrain, riding in severe climates, riding
with heavy loads, commercial activities; such use is inherently dangerous,
can cause serious injury to the rider, and if done it is with the rider’s par-
ent’s express and implied assumption of the risk of such use and Dynacraft
shall not have any responsibility for any breakdown of the Balance Cycle, its
components or rider injuries that occur during such use.
Riding can be inherently dangerous such that bodily injury or death can
occur, especially if the parent of the rider does not make the safety and
maintenance checks recommended in this manual, if the rider does not
wear a helmet, if the rider does not follow the rules of the road, if the rider
goes into traffic, rides double, or engages in aggressive, stunt or extreme
terrain riding. Parents that allow their children to ride taking such actions
will assume their own risk and the risk of injury to their child, and Dynacraft
will not be responsible.
THE PURCHASE OF THIS BALANCE CYCLE WILL CONFIRM THE BUYER’S
AGREEMENT THAT DYNACRAFT’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY
SHALL BE NO GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL PUR-
CHASE PRICE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL DYNACRAFT BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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Dynacraft
Customer Service
1.800.551.0032
7AM TO 4PM PACIFIC TIME
Please have the following information available when you call:
Model Number: (sample: 8595-95)
Production Date: (sample: 2003.10.10)
Serial Number: (sample: 03TD5899988)
Having this information is required and helps us handle your call more effectively.
DO NOT return this bike to the store.
Please call Dynacraft for assistance.
STOP
Dynacraft BSC, Inc.
89 S. Kelly Rd., American Canyon, CA 94503
Call Toll Free 1.800.551.0032
Monday - Friday 7AM TO 4PM PACIFIC TIME
www.dynacraftbike.com 2014 Printed in China
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