Naturkind Varius pro Configuration guide

Operating, Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions
Model “Varius pro”
This stroller is suitable for children from six months up to a weight of 15 kg. It is only suitable
for children under six months in combination with a matching carrycot or a matching baby
basket.
This model is not suitable for jogging, skating or similar activities.
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Dear parents,
We are pleased that you have opted for a Naturkind stroller!
As manufacturers, we have a strong sense of responsibility and are consistently committed to
achieving our goal: To develop and produce strollers that your baby truly feels comfortable
in and that assure your child a good and healthy start in life.
We thank you for the trust you have placed in us and hope you have a lot of fun with your
new Naturkind stroller.
All our efforts are focused on creating a cozy first “living space” for your baby, with loving
attention to detail and the finest materials we can find.
This is our aim, and we pursue it with love, great sensitivity and a sense of responsibility.
It is important to us to equip every single Naturkind stroller with our philosophy.
Your Naturkind team
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Contents
I Operation 6
1 Warnings 6
2 Your Naturkind stroller 8
3 Setting Up the Frame 10
4 Activating and Releasing the Parking Brake 11
5 Adjusting the height of the steering arm 11
6 Adjusting the Backrest 12
7 Adjusting the Footrest 12
8 Using the Seat Belt 13
9 Mounting the Safety Bar 13
10 Attaching the Attachment or Baby Basket to the Frame 14
11 Securing the Soft Carrycot in your Stroller 15
12 Removing the Fixture or Baby Basket from the Frame 15
13 Folding the Frame 16
14 Locking and Releasing the Swivelling Wheels 17
15 Removing and Mounting the Back Wheels 18
16 Removing and Mounting Swivelling Wheels 19
17 Adjusting the Suspension 20
18 Removing the Roof 20
19 Adjusting the Fixation of the Roof 21
II Care 22
1 Fabric Parts 22
2 Cork Handles 22
3 Wheels 22
III Maintenance 23
1 General Information 23
2 Brake Maintenance 23
3 Suspension and Frame Maintenance 24
IV Guarantee 26
1 Regulations 26
2 Examples 26
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Delivery Contents
Quantity Description
Varius pro
1,00 frame
2,00 ten-inch swivelling wheels (PE or pneumatic or comfort wheels)
2,00 twelve-inch back wheels (PE or pneumatic or comfort wheels)
1,00 shopping basket
Option pneumatic wheel
1,00 valve adapter
1,00 warning pneumatic
Seating unitVarius
1,00 seating unit
1,00 safety belt (five-point belt with belt centerpiece)
1,00 safety bar
1,00 seat cover
1,00 roof with roof mount
1,00 safety bar cover
2,00 shoulder pad
1,00 instructionsVarius pro
Optional: soft carrycot
1,00 cover for soft carrycot
2,00 shoulder strap
1,00 coco-latex mattress
1,00 wooden board (lying surface)
2,00 wooden board (side part left and right)
1,00 wooden board (headrest)
1,00 wooden board (footrest)
1,00 instructions soft carrycot
Optional: baby basket
1,00 baby basket including roof
1,00 mattress cover
1,00 lateral cloth lining
1,00 coco-latex mattress
1,00 wooden board (lying surface)
1,00 instructions baby basket
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“Varius pro” sports stroller
“Varius pro” with soft carrycot
“Varius pro” with baby basket
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Part I
Operation
1 Warnings
NOTE! Subject to technical modifications.
Please read these instructions carefully before you use your stroller and follow the instructions
to assure maximum security for your child, so you can enjoy your stroller for a long time.
Read the following information and warnings carefully before use and keep the instructions
for future reference. If you do not observe the information and warnings mentioned here, it
could have an effect on your child’s safety. Please explain the exact operation to everyone
who uses your stroller! If you fail to observe this, we cannot accept any liability for
accidents!
• This stroller is exclusively intended for children from the age of six months up to a
weight of 15 kg.
• This stroller is only suitable for children under six months in combination with a match-
ing carrycot or a matching baby basket.
• The maximum load of the stroller may not exceed 15 kg.
WARNING! Never leave your child unattended!
WARNING! Ensure that all locks are engaged before use.
WARNING! To avoid injuries, ensure that your child is out of reach when you fold and
unfold the stroller.
WARNING! Do not let your child play with the stroller.
WARNING! Use a seatbelt as soon as your child is able to sit upright unaided.
WARNING! This seating unit is not suitable for children under six months.
WARNING! Always use the restraint system.
WARNING! It is important to check whether your carrycot or baby basket or child car
seat adapter is properly engaged before use.
WARNING! This product is not suitable for jogging or skating.
WARNING! The seating unit or baby basket or carrycot may not be used in cars.
WARNING! Before each use, check whether the stroller or carrycot or baby basket is
damaged or parts are broken or torn – if they are, the stroller may not be used under
any circumstances!
WARNING! Do not place any additional mattresses in the stroller.
WARNING! Use the crotch strap only in combination with the lap belt.
WARNING! Do not attach any load to the handle. This affects the stability of the stroller.
WARNING! Always actuate the parking brake when you park the stroller and check whe-
ther the back wheels are blocked.
WARNING! When you take out or put your baby into the stroller, make sure that the
parking brakes are fixed.
WARNING! In order to prevent your child from suffocating, keep small objects away from
your child.
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WARNING! Attaching an additional seat to the stroller is prohibited.
WARNING! Strollers, sports strollers, carrycots and baby baskets are no replacements for
beds and may only be used for the transportation of your child.
WARNING! For safety reasons, only use original accessories and spare parts provided by
Naturkind.
WARNING! Keep the stroller away from fire.
WARNING! Never lift your stroller off the ground when your child is in it.
Please also note:
• The maximum load of the shopping basket may not exceed 3 kg.
• The load of the bag located on the rear of the roof part may not exceed 0,2 kg.
• The load of the diaper bag that is attached to the handlebar may not exceed a maximum
of 1 kg. Otherwise, the suspension will not function properly.
• If you push your stroller at a speed exceeding 5 km/h, the driving characteristics of
your stroller can be affected by fluttering swivelling wheels.
• Always park your stroller out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to play
with or in the stroller.
• Keep the rain protection away from children.
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2 Your Naturkind stroller
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Among other things, your stroller is equipped with the following functions. You can find a
detailed description of these and other functions on pages 10 to 21. For video versions of this
manual, see http://youtu.be/MJyPDF6DffA.
• The adjustable steering arm can easily and, through engaging, be safely adapted to your
individual requirements, so both you and your child feel safe when using the stroller.
The steering arm (a) can be adjusted with its height adjustment (1). For further
information on this, see page 11.
• The foldable frame enables you to transport and store your stroller in a space-saving
manner.
You can fold the frame (2) by activating the levers on both sides, with a subsequent
release of the catch mechanism (3)that prevents the frame from being folded by accident.
For further information on mounting and folding, see pages 10 and 16.
• The adjustable backrest enables your child to lie and, moreover, to sit in horizontal
position by opting for one of the three adjustable tilts of the backrest.
You can find the lever for adjusting the backrest (4) on the rear end of the backrest.
For further information on this, see page 12.
• The adjustable roof part can easily be adapted to changing weather influences.
This can be achieved by adjusting the handle of the roof part (5).
• The attachment is removable, which makes your stroller more flexible concerning the
space necessary for parking.
To remove it, take it from the support for the attachment after the locking device
(6) is released. For further information regarding the insertion and removal of the
attachment, see pages 14 and 15.
•The footrest can easily be adapted to the different requirements and abilities of your
child.
The footrest (c) is adjusted by using the buttons for the adjustment of the footrest (7).
For further information on this, see page 12.
• The suspension can be adjusted according to the suspension requirements of the terrain
and the load of the stroller.
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The suspension can be changed with the corresponding adjustment. This is described
on page 20.
• The parking brake serves the purpose of securing the stroller against rolling away on
sufficiently level and rough ground.
Use the corresponding pedal (9) to activate and release the parking brake. For further
information on this, see page 11.
• If you leave the street and choose bumpy forest trails, gravel roads or similar terrain,
lockable swivelling wheels can increase driving comfort.
Use the directional lock (10) to lock and release the swivelling wheels. For further
information on this, see page 17.
• This stroller is equipped with a shopping basket (e).
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3 Setting Up the Frame
1. Place the stroller in a way that enables you to lift the steering arm (a) upward.
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Afterwards, perform the steps described in the following according to the design of the
stroller’s wheels.
Strollers with PE wheels
2 Release the transportation lock (11) and pull the steering arm (a) upward until theFor video instructions
stroller sets itself up on its own and both locks audibly engage.
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Strollers with pneumatic wheels or comfort wheels
2 Release the transportation lock (11).For video instructions
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3 Slightly press the swivelling wheels inward, so that the tires no longer touch the trans-
verse axis. Then, pull the steering arm (a) upward until the stroller sets itself up on
its own and both locks audibly engage.
WARNING! Before you use your stroller, check whether all locks are engaged.
WARNING! When you are setting up your stroller, beware of resulting clamping points.
They can cause injuries in a moment of distraction.
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4 Activating and Releasing the Parking Brake
The parking brake is activated by stepping on the foot lever (9). Afterwards, push the stroller
a few centimeters forward to ensure that the brake is engaged. Check whether the brake is
engaged – the back wheels of the stroller must be blocked. The parking brake is released by
pulling the foot lever (9) upward.
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WARNING! Before you put your child into the stroller or take your child out of it, always
make sure that the parking brake is activated.
WARNING! Always check whether the back wheels of the stroller are blocked after you
activate the parking brake. Only let go of the stroller if you are certain that the parking
brake works.
WARNING! The brake cables must not be bent – this can lead to brake failure.
5 Adjusting the height of the steering arm
Push the buttons on both sides of the steering arm for the height adjustment of the steering
arm (1) and move it to the desired position.
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WARNING! When you adjust the height of the steering arm, please beware of resulting
clamping points. They can cause injuries in a moment of distraction.
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6 Adjusting the Backrest
Open the push button on the lateral roof part. Pull the lever for adjusting the backrestFor video instructions
(4) and select the desired position. Make sure that the backrest engages and check whether
it maintains the set position.
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WARNING! The sitting position is not suitable for children under the age of 6 months.
WARNING! When you are adjusting the backrest, please beware of resulting clamping
points. They can cause injuries in a moment of distraction.
7 Adjusting the Footrest
Push the buttons for adjusting the footrest (7)on both sides, keep pushing them and make
sure that the footrest is locked in the desired position. Make sure that the footrest maintains
the set position.
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WARNING! Whenever you use the soft carrycot, the footrest must always be in a level
position, as a support.
WARNING! Neither the footrest (c) nor the safety bar (d) may be used to lift or carry
the stroller.
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8 Using the Seat Belt
1. Activate the parking brake (cf. section 4 on page 11) before you place your child in the
attachment.
2. Use the sliding buckles (15) to shorten or lengthen the belt, if required.
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3. Push the tongues to open the belt and put your child in the stroller. Make sure that
the crotch strap (16) is looped around the lower eyelet on the centerpiece of the belt
(18) and that it is secured with the push button that is attached to the centerpiece of
the belt.
4. Secure your child with the belt. Place both tongues of the locking piece of the lap
belt (12) in the centerpiece of the belt (18). Hang the carabines of the shoulder straps
(17) in the eyelets on the locking piece of the lap belt. Adjust the belt with the sliding
buckles (15) and pull it tight.
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5. Loop the crotch strap around the centerpiece of the belt (18) and fasten it with the
push button attached to it. Make sure that this pillow and the pillows on the shoulder
straps are properly positioned to prevent your child from having any pressure marks.
WARNING! Use the safety belt as soon as your child can sit upright unaided.
WARNING! Always use the crotch strap (16) in combination with the lap belt (12).
9 Mounting the Safety Bar
1. Put the safety bar (d) on the frame of the backrest.
2. Close the holder on both sides of the safety bar.
3. Place the bib over the safety bar and fasten it with the push button.
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WARNING! Be careful not to get your child or yourself caught when you mount the safety
bar.
10 Attaching the Attachment or Baby Basket to the Frame
1. Activate the parking brake by stepping on the foot lever (9) (cf. section 4 on page 11).For video instructions
2. Place the metal pins that are attached to both sides of the attachment or the baby
basket in the slots provided (14).
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3. Push the attachment or the baby basket on the height of the locking devices (6) down-For video instructions
ward until they audibly lock on both sides of the stroller. Make sure that the locking
device – as depicted in the following figure – is locked above the metal pins of the
attachment or the baby basket on both sides of the stroller.
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WARNING! Before use, make sure that the attachment or the baby basket is properly
engaged!
WARNING! When you fixate the attachment or the baby basket to the frame, children
are prohibited from sitting inside the frame.
WARNING! Make sure that you only lift the attachment laterally at the metal pins. The
roof of the attachment is not suitable for lifting.
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11 Securing the Soft Carrycot in your Stroller
1. Activate the parking brake by stepping on the foot lever (9) (cf. section 4 on page 11). For video instructions
2. Place the footpart (c) and the back part (b) in a horizontal position (cf. section 6 on
page 12 and section 7 on page 12).
3. Let the lap belt (12) including the centerpiece of the belt (18) hang down the sides of
the attachment. Spread the shoulder strap (17) and the crotch strap (16) flat in the
attachment. Place the soft carrycot in the attachment, with the head area at the roof
part.
4. Fixate the soft carrycot with the lap belt (12). Pull the lap belt tight.
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5. Loop the strap in the foot area of the carrycot around the large tube of the footrest
and fixate it with the push button on the strap.
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WARNING! Never pull the belt too tight, or your child may be constrained or exposed to
force.
12 Removing the Fixture or Baby Basket from the Frame
1. Activate the parking brake by stepping on the foot lever (9) (cf. section 4 on page 11). For video instructions
2. Push the red pin downwards, as illustrated, keep it pushed and pull the lever, as illus-
trated, in the direction of the pin until the lock audibly opens. Repeat this procedure
on the other side of the stroller.
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3. Pull the attachment or the baby basket in the direction of the steering arm until theFor video instructions
locking device (6) releases the metal pin on both sides of the stroller.
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4. Remove the attachment or the baby basket.
WARNING! Do not remove the attachment or the baby basket from the frame if a child
is sitting inside it.
WARNING! Make sure that you only lift the attachment laterally at the metal pins. The
roof of the attachment is not suitable for lifting.
13 Folding the Frame
1. Remove the attachment or the baby basket from the frame (cf. section 12 on page 15)For video instructions
and empty the shopping basket (e).
2. Pull the folding levers (2) towards the steering arm (a)on both sides of the stroller. Keep
the folding levers in this position and push the steering arm downwards. Afterwards,
release the folding lever.
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3. Pull the catch mechanism (3) upwards. Push the steering arm (a) downward until the
frame folds.
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4. Secure the frame with the transportation lock (11).
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WARNING! When folding the frame, please beware of resulting clamping points. They
can cause injuries in a moment of distraction.
14 Locking and Releasing the Swivelling Wheels
To lock the swivelling wheels, push the lock downwards and turn the swivelling wheel that
is to be arrested until it engages.
To release the swivelling wheels, push the lock upwards.
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15 Removing and Mounting the Back Wheels
Depending on the design you have chosen, the back wheels of your stroller are removed and
mounted as described in the following.
WARNING! Verify the secure hold of the wheels after you mount them.
WARNING! To ensure that the wheels run normally, they need to exhibit an axle clearance.
15.1 PE wheels
To remove PE wheels, please proceed as follows:For video instructions
1. Push the black push button at the center of the wheel.
2. Afterwards, remove the wheel from the axle.
To mount PE wheels, please proceed as follows:
1. Place the wheel onto the axle until you reach the mechanical stop.
2. Push the black push button at the center of the wheel and push the wheel one more
centimeter onto the axle.
3. Release the black push button and slowly pull the wheel from the axle (outward) until
it audibly engages.
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15.2 Pneumatic Wheels
To remove pneumatic wheels, please proceed as follows: For video instructions
1. Press the lateral indentation at the center of the wheel.
2. Then, remove the wheel from the axle.
To mount pneumatic wheels, please proceed as follows:
1. Place the wheel onto the axle until you reach the mechanical stop.
2. Press the lateral indentation at the center of the wheel and push the wheel one centi-
meter further onto the axle.
3. Release the lateral indentation and slowly pull the wheel from the axle (outward) until
it audibly engages.
15.3 Comfort Wheels
To remove comfort wheels, please proceed as follows: For video instructions
1. Push the button at the center of the wheel.
2. Then, remove the wheel from the axle.
To mount comfort wheels, please proceed as follows:
1. Place the wheel onto the axle until you reach the mechanical stop.
2. Push the button and push the wheel one centimeter further onto the axle.
3. Release the button and slowly pull the wheel from the axle (outward) until it audibly
engages.
16 Removing and Mounting Swivelling Wheels
To remove a swivelling wheel, firmly push the top of the metal pin, at its attachment slot.
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To mount swivelling wheels, place the wheel in the attachment slot until it audibly engages.
WARNING! Verify the secure hold of the wheels after you mount them.
17 Adjusting the Suspension
If the suspension is not fully functional – due to the terrain being travelled on or a load of
the stroller of 10 kg or more – so that the stroller is no longer continuously sprung when
being used, the preload of the suspension needs to be adjusted. Please proceed as follows:
1. Turn the empty frame until the wheels are on top.For video instructions
2. Adjust the suspension with the two levers (8) that are located close to the back wheels
by shifting them until they reach the mechanical stop.
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WARNING! After every adjustment of the suspension, make sure that the suspension is
equally adjusted on both sides.
18 Removing the Roof
To remove the roof, please proceed as follows:
1. Open the push button on both sides of the fabric part of the roof that is located at the
star-shaped rotary knobs (19).
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2. Push the plug-in part of the roof (20)in the round recess on both sides. Then, pull the
plug-in part from the holder and remove the roof.
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WARNING! Do not place any load on the roof.
WARNING! Never transport the sports car attachment on the roof.
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