My Child Magnet Reversible Pushchair User manual

Magnet Reversible Pushchair
Chassis, Seat Unit and Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix Adaptors
This product is tested to: BS EN 1888:2012
Suitable for children from birth up to 15kg
INSTRUCTIONS: Please read carefully and keep for future
reference. Your child’s safety may be affected if you do not
follow these instructions
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WARNING: To avoid injury ensure that your child is kept away when unfolding and folding this
product.
WARNING: Do not let your child play with this product.
WARNING: Never leave your child unattended.
WARNING: Ensure that all the locking devices are engaged before use.
WARNING: Always use the restraint system. Always use the crotch strap in combination with the
waist belt.
WARNING: Parcels, accessories and other items (e.g. hand bags, shopping bags, etc) that are
placed on the handles, back of the backrest or sides of the pushchair will affect the stability of
the pushchair.
WARNING: Do not lift and carry the pushchair with a child in it.
WARNING: Do not use pushchair on steep slopes, stairs, escalators, beaches, mud, etc.
WARNING: Check that the pushchair body or seat unit attachment devices are correctly
engaged before use.
WARNING: Do not allow your child to climb unassisted into or out of the pushchair.
WARNING: Ensure that children are clear of moving parts before making adjustments.
WARNING: Never leave raincovers, hoods and aprons on indoors or in hot weather as your child
might overheat.
WARNING: Do not use replacement parts or accessories other than those approved by the
manufacturer as others may render the product unsafe.
WARNING: Do not load the basket with a weight in excess of 2kg.
WARNING: Always apply the brakes when the pushchair is stationary, and when placing and
removing children.
WARNING: Taking children up or down stairs, escalators, steps, steep slopes and muddy/
rough terrain could be dangerous and should not be attempted. Remove your child from the
pushchair for easy carrying to negotiate such hazards, or simply avoid them.
WARNING: Never assume a driver can see you or your child.
WARNING: If your pushchair is to be used by someone who is unfamiliar with it, e.g.
grandparents, then show them how it works before letting them use it.
WARNING: This pushchair is not suitable for running or skating.
WARNING: Hold onto your pushchair when close to moving vehicles and trains as the draught
from the vehicles may move the pushchair even with the brakes on.
WARNING: This product is suitable for children from birth up to 15kg.
WARNING: This product is designed to carry only one child at a time.
WARNING: Always use the seat unit in the most reclined position for new born babies.
WARNING: The use of a car seat in conjunction with the chassis does not replace a cot or a bed.
Should your child need to sleep, then it should be placed in a suitable pram body, cot or bed.
This product complies with BS EN 1888:2012
Safety instructions
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the MyChild Magnet Reversible Pushchair.
Please read the instructions and warnings carefully before use to ensure safe and satisfactory
operation of this product.
Your child’s safety is your responsibility. If you have a query with this product or require
replacement parts, please contact the MyChild Helpline on 0161 335 2508.
Lay out the parts on a soft level surface and compare to the part/fixings checklist below. Do not
discard any packaging until you are sure that you have all the parts.
WARNING! Assembly by an adult. Keep away from children until fully assembled. Keep children
clear during assembly as pack contains small parts which may present a choking hazard.

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Parts checklist
Contained in your carton are:
NoPart Qty
1 Chassis 1
2 Seat unit 1
3 Rear wheels 2
4 Front wheels 2
5 Bumper bar 1
6 Hood 1
7 Raincover 1
8 Footmuff 1
9 Basket (attached to
chassis)
1
10 Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix car
seat adaptors
1 set
1
3 5 6
7
8
9 10
4
2
left right

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Front wheel assembly
Push the front wheels into the holes at
the front of the chassis. Ensure the wheels
click into place and check they are firmly
attached by pulling them.
To remove, push tab (A) and pull the
wheel off (B).
A
B
Opening the pushchair
Pull the storage latch (A) and at the
same time, holding the handle (B), lift the
chassis.
Keep lifting the chassis until the locks on
each side of the chassis click into place.
A
B
click
click
click
click

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Swivel/lock the front wheels
Rear wheel assembly
To prevent the front wheels from
swivelling, slide the swivel locks (A) down.
To allow the wheels to swivel slide the
locks (B) up.
It is recommended the wheels are locked
when using on uneven ground.
A
B
A
B
Push the rear wheel axles firmly into the
holes on the rear of the chassis.
Ensure both wheels click into place and
check they are firmly attached by pulling
each wheel.
To remove, pull tab (B) and pull the wheel
off.
click
B

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3
2
1
Adjusting the handle height
Squeeze the button (A) and adjust the
height to one of the three positions.
Press down on the brake lever (A) to
apply the brakes.
Lift the brake lever up to release the
brakes.
Note: Never force the brake lever down.
If there seems to be too much resistance
then gently roll the pushchair backwards
and forwards whilst pressing down on the
brake lever.
Using the brakes
A
A

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Attaching the seat unit
Note: The seat unit can be attached
forward-facing or parent facing.
To attach: Line up the connectors (A) on
each side of the seat unit with mounting
points (B) on the chassis and lower the
seat onto the chassis, ensuring it clicks into
place.
Lift the seat unit to ensure it is firmly
attached.
Grip the seat unit on both sides and push
the release button (A) down whilst at the
same time lifting the seat unit from the
chassis.
Top Tip: When using the seat unit with the bumper bar attached push release button
(A) and lift the seat unit by the bumper bar to remove.
A
B
Removing the seat unit
A

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Adjusting the seat unit recline
Adjusting the calf rest
Holding the backrest of the pushchair as
shown, squeeze the lever (A) upwards
and at the same time lower the backrest.
To raise the backrest simply lift the
backrest up till it clicks into position.
Always check that the backrest is locked
into position and that it will not move to
a lower position before letting go of the
seat.
Warning: Always use the most reclined
position for new born babies.
Press in BOTH buttons (A) located on
each side of the calf rest and tilt it up or
down to the required position.
A
A
A

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Line up connectors (A) on each side
of the bumper bar and push into the
mounting brackets (B) until they click into
place. Pull the bumper bar to check it is
inserted correctly.
To remove: press both release buttons
(C) on the underside of the mounting
brackets and pull the bumper bar from
the brackets.
Attaching the bumper bar
A
B
C
C
Attaching the hood
Place the back of the hood over the seat
unit, and slide both connectors (A) over
the mounting points (B).
A
B
click
click

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Adjusting the hood
The hood can be partially or fully opened
and features a hidden viewing window
under panel (A). Lift the panel from the
back to reveal the viewing window.
To open the hood: Pull the front edge of
the hood forward.
To close the hood: Push the hood back.
Attention: Do not over-stuff the hood
pocket or load it with a weight in excess
of 1kg.
Removing the hood
Pull up on the release tabs (A) and slide
the hood up and off the mounting points.
A
A

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Place the raincover over the seat unit
ensuring the window panel zip (A) is at the
front.
Warning: The raincover is for outdoor
use only. The cover must be removed or
folded back if the child remains in the
pushchair indoors, otherwise the child may
overheat. Fold back or remove the cover
in warm or sunny weather.
Attaching the raincover
Clip the shoulder strap clips (A) onto the
loop of the waist strap connectors (B).
Push the waist strap connectors (B) into
the buckle (C) until they click into place.
Adjust the sliders (F) on the waist and
shoulder straps so that the harness fits
snugly.
‘D’ rings are fitted at the end of each
waist strap should you wish to attach an
alternative harness complying to BS EN
13210.
WARNING: ENSURE HARNESS IS CORRECTLY
FITTED AT ALL TIMES.
Safety harness
A
B
B
B
D
D
E
F
To release the harness: using your thumb
and forefinger, squeeze the top and
bottom of the waist strap connector (D).
The shoulder straps can be unclipped from
the waist straps if necessary (E).
The harness fit can be adjusted using
sliders (F) on the waist and shoulder straps.
WARNING: Use the harness as soon as your
child can sit unaided.
A

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Repositioning the safety harness
Repositioning the safety harness - shoulder straps
Repositioning the safety harness - waist straps
Note: The shoulder strap retainers are located inside the backrest, and accessed by
unzipping the zip on the rear of the backrest.
(A) Feed the shoulder strap retainers from the rear of the seat through to the front of the seat.
(B) Thread the retainers back through to the rear of the seat at the desired setting.
(C) Ensure the straps are fitted correctly and securely, by pulling the straps up sharply.
WARNING: THE STRAPS CAN BE COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM THE PUSHCHAIR WHEN
ADJUSTING THE POSITION. PLEASE ENSURE THEY ARE SECURE BEFORE USE.
To reposition the waist harness from the
inner to the outermost position: Feel for
the “D” ring (A) through slot (1). Holding
the “D” ring, carefully pull the waist strap
through slot (1) whilst feeding the slider
and clip through slot (2).
Top Tip: Angle the clip as shown in fig1.
feed the loop (D), followed by the rest of
the clip, through slot (2).
Feed slider (B) and clip (C) out through slot
(1) on the backrest.
WARNING: Do not attempt to merely pull
the slider and clip out - they must be fed
through.
The shoulder straps and waist straps can be repositioned to suit the size of your child.
Use the shoulder straps in one of the three slots that are closest to your child’s shoulder
height and position the waist strap in one of the two slots that best suits your child’s
waist size. Adjust the crotch strap for a snug fit, ensuring your child is safely strapped in
and cannot slip out.
A B C
2
1
A
B C
fig1
D

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Repositioning the safety harness - waist straps (continued)
Repositioning the safety harness - crotch strap
The crotch strap has two positions and should be used in the position that best suits
your child’s size. Use the inner position for smaller babies.
Fitting the footmuff
To fit the footmuff, unzip the apron so that
the buttonholes are visible.
To adjust the crotch strap position closer
to the child, slide the buckle under the
strip of fabric on the seat.
To adjust the crotch strap position further
from the child, slide the buckle out from
under the strip of fabric on the seat.
To reposition the waist harness from the
outer to the innermost position: Feed the
clip (C) and slider (B) through slot (1) and
out through slot (2) on the backrest.
2
1
B C

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Folding the pushchair
Fitting the footmuff (continued)
Ensure the brakes are on and remove
child from the pushchair. Press and hold
release lock (A) and pull up both catches
(B) at the same time. Fold the handle all
the way down (C) until the storage latch
(D) automatically engages and clicks into
place.
Note: The chassis can be folded with the seat unit attached in the forward facing mode and
is shown here without the seat unit for illustration purposes only. The chassis CANNOT be folded
whilst the seat is in the parent facing mode.
A
B B
C
D
click
Unfasten the buckle (A) and unclip the shoulder straps (B) from the waist connectors.
From the back of the footmuff; pass the shoulder straps through slots (C1, C2 or C3), pass
the waist straps through slots (D1 or D2) and pass the crotch strap through slots (E1 or E2).
Once all straps are in place; secure the child as usual using the harness.
NOTE: For the baby’s comfort, use the slots which correspond with the harness position on
the pushchair!
A
B
C3
C2
C1
E1
E2
D2
D1

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The Magnet Reversible Pushchair comes with a set of Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix connectors
allowing you to connect the Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix car seat to the Magnet Reversible
Pushchair Chassis.
Attaching the Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix adaptors
L
The two adaptors are left and right
specific and have an “L” and “R” printed
on them.
The left hand adaptor marked “L” MUST
be placed into the left hand mounting
point of the Magnet chassis when viewed
from behind (as if pushing the pushchair).
The right hand adaptor marked “R” MUST
be placed into the right hand mounting
point of the Magnet chassis when viewed
from behind (as if pushing the pushchair).
Insert each adaptor into its correct
mounting point ensuring they click into
place.
click
click
IMPORTANT: If the Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix car seat tilts towards the front of the Magnet
chassis, check that you have attached the two CabrioFix adaptors to the Magnet
chassis correctly.
Right hand adaptor connected CORRECTLY
on the right-hand side of the Magnet chassis
Left hand adaptor connected on the right-
hand side of the Magnet chassis.
R

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Removing the Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix adaptors
To remove the Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix
adaptors: Push and hold release button
(A) down and lift off the adaptors from
the chassis.
Please refer to your car seat
manufacturer’s instructions for removing
specific car seats.
Fitting the Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix car seat
click
click B
IMPORTANT: Please refer to your car seat
manufacturer’s user guide for detailed
instructions on attaching and removing
your car seat.
Note: Your car seat can only be fitted
parent facing (as shown).
Hold the car seat so that it is facing the
stroller handle. Position the car seat
handle joints (A) above the adaptors
(B) and push the seat downwards until it
clicks into place.
Important information continued on next
page...
A
A

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Fitting the Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix car seat (continued)
Removing the Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix car seat
Whilst fitting the car seat to the chassis; the release buttons (C) on each side of the
CabrioFix should automatically depress as you push the seat downwards and then
spring back up once the seat has locked in place.
Once you are happy that the seat is fitted, lift the car seat to ensure it is firmly attached
to the stroller chassis.
WARNING: The use of a car seat in conjunction with the chassis does not replace a cot
or a bed. Should your child need to sleep, then it should be placed in a suitable pram
body, cot or bed.
C
C
C
IMPORTANT: Please refer to your car seat
manufacturer’s user guide for detailed
instructions on attaching and removing
your car seat.
Press both release buttons (C) and lift the
Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix from the adaptors
and chassis

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Regularly inspect the locking devices, brakes (check for wear, alignment and
functionality), harness assembly, catches, seat adjusters, joints, fittings and folding
areas to ensure they are in full working order. Brakes and wheels are subject to wear
and should be replaced when necessary. All replacements and repairs should only be
carried out by an authorised dealer. Only use parts and accessories approved by the
manufacturer. Non-approved parts and accessories may be unsafe and must not be
used. Wipe clean with damp cloth and mild detergent [never use bleach or abrasives].
Ride-on platform attachments
This product has not been tested with a ride-on platform. Consult your retailer for
suitability if you are considering getting a ride-on platform. Any damage resulting from
the use of a non-approved ride-on platform will not be covered by the warranty.
Other attachments
The Magnet chassis is designed to be compatible with the Magnet seat unit and the
Magnet carrycot. The Magnet chassis is also compatible with the Maxi-Cosi Cabrio-Fix
and Pebble Car Seat when used with the supplied Maxi-Cosi Adaptors.
Do not attempt to fit any other attachments. Any damage resulting from use of a
non-approved attachment will not be covered by the warranty.
Care of the seat cover
The seat cover is not removable. Wipe clean with damp cloth and mild detergent
[never use bleach or abrasives]. DO NOT machine wash.
Care of the raincover
A. The raincover can be cleaned by sponging with warm water and mild detergent.
B. If your child tends to kick the cover, simply release the foot elastics to avoid damage
to the raincover.
Warning: This cover is for outdoor use only. The raincover must be removed if the child
remains in the pushchair indoors, otherwise the child may overheat. Remove the
raincover in warm sunny weather.
Note: Do not put in your car on hot days, as this will damage your raincover.
Care and Maintenance
Your 3 year warranty
Whilst we make and test our products to the highest standards of durability there’s
always a small chance of a hiccup! Our promise is to repair, replace or refund a MyChild
product that has an identified manufacturing defect from the date of purchase for a full
3 years thereafter at no extra cost.
However, you must register within 28 days of the date of purchase to receive the full 3
years guarantee!
To receive your full guarantee you can register your product by:
visiting www.mychild.co.uk/warranty.html and complete the warranty form,
or by telephone on 0161 335 2508.

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