Edwards & Co otto User manual

Otto
EC102
NZ AU
Use + Care Guide

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Suitable for children from 0kg to 20kg
Independently safety tested for compliance with the
Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2088:2013
IMPORTANT
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
• 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.

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Welcome
Thank you for choosing Edwards & Co;
your family is now part of ours.
Edwards & Co started from humble beginnings in 2014
and has grown to include a team of people dedicated to
bringing you the best for your baby. Our products are
designed to impress, designed to last and designed to
change. More importantly, they’re designed for real-life
families. No gimmicks, just good quality products with
useful, easy to use features.
Otto is our compact stroller and, in true Edwards &
Co fashion, isn’t designed with unnecessary frills and
features. This makes it a lot easier for Grandparents
and other caregivers to handle giving you a break in
the meantime!
To make sure you get the most out of Otto, please refer
to this Use & Care guide when using your stroller.
Because Otto will be your
stroller for years to come,
we hope to hear from you
along the way, so feel
free to contact us via any
of the channels below if
you’d like to get in touch.
We’re so glad you came
along for the ride.
From the team
at Edwards & Co.
EDWARDSANDCOBABY.COM

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Contents
Welcome 3
Warnings: Australia/New Zealand 5
General warnings and safety precautions 6
What’s in the box 8
Otto stroller components 9
Using the Otto stroller 10
Attaching the front wheels 11
Attaching the rear wheels 11
Removing the front wheels 12
Removing the rear wheels 12
Unfolding the stroller 13
Folding the stroller 14
Reclining the seat 16
Adjusting the footrest 16
Using the harness buckle 17
Adjusting the shoulder strap height 18
Adjusting the harness straps 19
Using the parking brake 20
Using the front wheel swivel lock 21
Carrying the stroller 22
How to care for and maintain your stroller 23
How to service your stroller 25
Inspect your stroller at least once a month 25
Service your stroller at least once every 6 months 26
WARRANTY 27

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Warnings
Australia/New Zealand
ALWAYS APPLY THE BRAKES WHEN 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 THIS STROLLER.
USE THE HARNESS AT ALL TIMES.
USE THE STRAP TO STOP THE STROLLER ROLLING AWAY.
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH

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Maximum weight limits
Child using this stroller: 20kg
Capacity of the storage basket: 2kg
Capacity of the canopy pocket: 1kg
Minimum age limits
The stroller is suitable for a child from newborn.
Releasing a child quickly in an emergency
Make sure the buckle is easy to access. It is important that your child can be
released quickly in an emergency.
Keeping fingers away from movingparts
Take care of fingers and NEVER let a child fold or unfold the stroller. Fingers may
jam in moving parts when folding or unfolding the stroller.
Do not use the stroller as a substitute baby cot or bed
The stroller is only designed to transport children safely. The stroller is not a baby
cot or bed.
Using the harness safely
To avoid serious injury, always use the safety harness when your child is in the
stroller. Always adjust the straps to fit firmly to your child’s body size. A loose
restraint or harness is DANGEROUS.
Never leave a harness connected when not fitted to a child in the stroller. The
harness can form loops which may be a strangulation hazard.
Keeping the stroller stable
Do not place or attach weight on the handle or side of the stroller. Doing so may
make the stroller’s frame unstable. Only use approved Edwards & Co accessories.
General warnings and
safety precautions
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH

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Using the stroller on surfaces
Do not use this stroller on escalators, or on moving or mechanical conveyer belts.
Always take your child out of the stroller when on stairs.
This stroller is designed for use on flat and gentle sloping surfaces. Take care on
higher sloping or uneven surfaces. These surfaces increase the risk of the stroller
tipping.
Using the stroller on sand and near or in salt water
Store your stroller in a sheltered dry place and avoid beach use. Salt water or
excessive moisture may cause corrosion on the fastenings and moving parts of
this stroller. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover corrosion caused by
environmental factors such as salt water or sand.
Keeping the stroller away from fire and extreme heat
Do not store the stroller in areas where high temperatures may occur.
Examples are a roof space, or beside shed walls that can get hot.
Approved accessories
Only use accessories approved by Edwards & Co.

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What’s in the box
1 x Stroller Frame
with Seat Unit and
Canopy attached
2 x Rear Wheels 2 x Front Wheels
Use + Care Guide
(this instruction
manual)
1 x Travel Bag

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Otto stroller components
Storage
Basket
Rear Wheel
Footrest
Brake Pedal
Handle Bar
Folding Trigger
Sun Canopy
Fold Lock
Latch
Harness Buckle
Shoulder Pads
Front
Wheel
Release
Button
Swivel
Lock
Lever
Stroller Frame
Harness
Straps
Rear Wheel
Release
Button
Fold Lock
Catch

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Using
the
Otto
Stroller

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Attaching the front wheels
Attaching the rear wheels
1. Locate the metal pin on
the rear wheel. Insert
this into the rear wheel
housing on the stroller
axle.
You will hear a click
when the wheel
connects correctly.
2. Once installed, pull
the wheel to confirm
a secure connection.
2. Once installed, pull
the wheel to confirm
a secure connection.
1. Locate the metal pin on the front
wheel. Insert this into the front
wheel housing on the stroller frame.
You will hear a click when the
wheel connects correctly.

Inner side
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1. Press the metal wheel
release button located
on the inner side of the
front wheel housing.
1. Press the wheel
release button
located under
the rear wheel
axle, alongside
each rear wheel.
2. Pull the wheel
downwards.
2. Pull the
wheel
outwards.
Removing the front wheels
Removing the rear wheels

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Unfolding the stroller
1. Stand the
folded stroller
upright with
the wheels on
the ground
and the
storage basket
closest to you.
2. Locate the
fold lock
latch on the
left side of
the stroller
frame. Lift
this away
from the
catch.
3. Pull the handle of the
stroller upwards and
back towards you.
4. Move the stroller so the front wheels
extend forward and the stroller
frame clicks into place.
You will feel the stroller frame
lock into place.

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Folding the stroller
1. Engage the brake by pushing the
red brake pedal down, towards you.
Ensure the brake has locked both
rear wheels. Push the stroller a little
to make sure the brake is engaged.
2. Locate the sliding fold
trigger on the handlebar.
Note: To fold the stroller, ensure the seat is in the most upright position, the
footrest is level and the canopy is closed.

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3. Press to release the trigger lock,
slide the folding trigger to the right
and simultaneously rotate the handle
tubing downwards, towards the
floor.
4. Lower the handlebar towards
the floor.
5. Fold the seat-back forwards over
the seat pad.
6. Hold the bar crossing the storage
basket and use this to pull the
stroller backwards towards you.
7. The stroller will collapse into a
folded unit. Ensure the fold lock
latch on the left side of the stroller’s
frame locks into place.
When the fold lock is in place, the
stroller will not unfold when you
carry it.

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2. Press the button on the toggle
and move this along the webbing
strap to raise or lower the seat
back into the desired position.
Reclining the seat
1. Locate the plastic toggle on the
webbing strap at the rear of the
seat.
Adusting the footrest
1. Locate the two circular
buttons on the underside
of the footrest.
2. Press both buttons and
simultaneously raise or lower the
footrest to the desired position.

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1. Insert one harness tongue into the
harness buckle until you hear a click.
1. Push the button at the centre of
the buckle.
2. Repeat step one for each of the
remaining three harness tongues.
2. Remove the four harness tongues.
Using the harness buckle
Locking the buckle
Unlocking the buckle

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1. Locate the
black plastic
harness plate
at the rear of
the seat back.
2. Twist this and insert it through the
slot in the seat back to the front of
the seat.
Adjusting the shoulder
strap height
3. Locate the shoulder strap
slot at the desired height.
Note: There are three height positions for the shoulder straps. As your child
grows, it is necessary to move the shoulder straps according to your child’s
height. The shoulder straps should be positioned at about level or just above your
child’s shoulders.
4. Insert the harness plate through this
slot to the rear of the seat back.
Ensure the harness plate sits flat
against the rear of the stroller back.
5. Repeat this for second
shoulder strap.
1
2
3

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Adjusting the harness straps
1. Pull the webbing
straps through the
toggle on the hip
or shoulder straps
and adjust to the
desired length.
1. Pull the webbing
straps through
the toggle on
the harness
buckle strap and
adjust to the
desired length.
Adjusting the hip and shoulder straps
Adjusting the harness buckle strap
Note: The harness should be firm but not too tight around your child.
It is adjusted correctly when you can fit two of your fingers between the harness
and your child.
WARNING: Never leave a harness connected when not fitted to a child in the
stroller. A connected harness can form loops which may be a strangulation hazard.
Loosen Tighten
Loosen Tighten
Correct fit for harness

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Using the parking brake
1. Push the red brake pedal
down with your foot,
towards you.
1. Push the red brake pedal
down with your foot,
away from you.
Engaging the parking brake
Releasing the parking brake
2. Ensure the brake has locked both
rear wheels. Push the stroller a little
to make sure the brake is engaged
and working.
2. Ensure the brake has
unlocked both rear wheels.