Schwinn Trailblazer User manual

Trailblazer
Do not return to store. Call toll free
1-800-242-6110 for assistance and
replacement parts.
Keep instrucons for future reference.
TWO SEAT BICYCLE TRAILER
WITH STROLLER ATTACHMENT
Owner’s Manual
This manual contains safety, assembly, use and maintenance
instrucons. Read these instrucons carefully before use and
keep them for future reference. Your child’s safety may be
aected if you do not follow these instrucons. The Schwinn
Bicycle Trailer must be assembled by an adult who has read
and understands the instrucons in this manual. Keep the
packaging away from children and dispose all packaging
before use.

Thank You
For purchasing the Schwinn Bicycle Trailer. You will be sure to
enjoy hours of pleasurable exercise and family me. If you
have any quesons or comments our customer service hours
are: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday CST.
You may also contact us at:
Web: schwinnbikes.com
Mail: P. O. Box 344, 4730 E. Radio Tower Lane, Olney, IL 62450
Important!
Do not return the product to the store. Please contact
customer service at 1-800-242-6110 for assistance and
replacement parts.
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Contents
1 SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Assembly Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Child Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Trailer Use Warnings............................. 2
Safe Riding Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Recommendaons .............................. 4
Care .......................................... 4
2 PARTS AND FEATURES...........................5
3 ASSEMBLY .....................................6
Unfold the Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Aach the Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Aach the Bumper Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Aach the Canopy ............................. 10
Extend and Secure the Tow Bar................... 11
Aach the Wheels ............................. 12
Insert the Safety Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Aach the Stroller Wheel........................ 14
Aach the Stroller Handlebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4 TRAILER ATTACHMENT .........................16
Aachment with Quick Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Aach the Safety Strap ......................... 21
5 USING THE SAFETY HARNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using the Safety Harness with Two Children ........ 22
Adjusng the Shoulder Straps .................... 23
Converng the Safety Harness for One Child . . . . . . . 24
Using the safety harness with One Child . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the Parking Brake ......................... 27
6 DISASSEMBLY AND STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Remove the Tow Bar from the Bicycle ............. 28
Disassemble the Trailer ......................... 29
7 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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1 Safety1 Safety
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LISTED
BELOW MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Always read and understand the informaon and warnings
in this manual before using the Bicycle Trailer.
If you are unsure of any informaon in this manual or have
a queson regarding assembly or use please call customer
service. Always keep this manual for reference and include
it with resale of the Bicycle Trailer.
ASSEMBLY WARNINGS
• An adult who has read and understands the informaon
and warnings in the manual must assemble this
product according to manufacturer’s instrucons
• Do not use the product if there are any missing or
damaged parts. Do not return the product to the store.
Please contact customer service at 1-800-242-6110 for
assistance and replacement parts
• Dispose of all plasc bags and wrapping material
immediately
• Check the assembly (i.e.: crossbar locked, screws ght)
before using the product
• Use cauon to avoid pinch points when folding or
unfolding the trailer
• Never allow children to assemble, fold, or disassemble
the trailer
CHILD WARNINGS
• Each child must wear a cered helmet
• The maximum weight capacity per child is 40 lbs.
The total weight (children and cargo) in the trailer
cannot exceed 87 lbs.
• Do not use with children who exceed the weight
limitaons as it increases the risk of pping the trailer
• This trailer is intended for use with children at least 12
months old and weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always
use the 5-Point Safety Harness
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• Never leave children unaended in or around the trailer
• Never have more than two children in the trailer at one
me
• When using the double trailer with one child, seat the
child in the center.
• Never use with children that cannot support their own
head
• Never use the trailer with children who cannot sit
unaided
• Check the trailer (pram) body or seat unit aachment
devices are correctly engaged before use
• Always use the crotch strap in combinaon with the
waist belt
• Do not allow any of the child’s body, clothing, shoe laces,
or toys come into contact with a moving trailer
• Take proper steps (clothing, venlaon, hydraon) to
protect the child from exposure hazards such as wind chill
and heat exhauson. These hazards will have a greater
impact on the less acve passenger
TRAILER USE WARNINGS
• Before each ride, ensure the aached trailer does not
interfere with braking, pedaling, or steering of the
bicycle
• Failure to comply with the manufacturer’s instrucons
can lead to serious injury or death of the passenger/rider
• Do not add a seat pad (maress) thicker than 2.5”
(63.5 mm).
• Parcels or accessories placed on the trailer may cause
the trailer to become unstable
• Any load aached to the handle aects the stability of
the trailers (pram/push chair). Unstable and hazardous
condions may exist if package carrying accessories are
added to the product
• Do not place items on the trailer. Hazardous condions
may exist if package carrying accessories are added to
the product
• This product may contain a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproducve harm
• Check the trailer for damage. Do not use if damaged
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• Be sure the fasteners are ght. Tighten if necessary
• Over inaon of res may result in failure and risk of
serious injury. Do not exceed maximum pressure as
shown on res.
• If necessary inate the res to within the range shown
on the re sidewall. Always use a foot or hand pump to
inate the res
• The safety ag and reectors must be in place. Do not
use the trailer without the safety ag and reector in
place
• Always have the canopy in place
• Do not make any modicaons to the trailer as it
increases the risk of failure.
• Accessories not approved by the manufacturer must not
be used
SAFE RIDING WARNINGS
• Do not install a car seat or any other seang device into
the trailer, that is not approved by the manufacturer.
• Always engage parking brake when stopping, releasing
the handle, or loading and unloading children
• Be sure the brakes work properly. Braking distance is
increased when pulling a trailer
• Avoid braking suddenly
• Always maintain a safe speed. The trailer is not intended
for use at high speeds. Do not exceed 10 MPH.
• The trailer requires a wide turning radius. Do not turn
sharply. Sharp changes in direcon may cause a p over
• Use cauon when turning on loose or uneven surfaces
and when going downhill
• Allow extra clearance for the trailer when near curbs,
parked cars, and other obstacles
• Do not ride over curbs, bumps or holes
• Do not use the trailer in hazardous weather or at night
• Do not pull or push the trailer with a vehicle
• This product is not suitable for running or skang
• Red reectors must be visible on the rear of the trailer
• Never ride a bicycle at night without adequate lighng.
Obey all local legal requirements for lighng
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RECOMMENDATIONS
• The manufacturer recommends the bicycle to be used
with the trailer undergo a safety check with a qualied
bicycle mechanic before aaching the trailer.
• The maximum weight that can be carried in the cabin
pockets is 1 lbs. each. The maximum weight that can be
carried in the rear storage area is 5 lbs.
• Aach a rearview mirror on the bicycle to check on the
(child/children) in the trailer.
CARE
• To clean the trailer: use only mild soap and water. Do not
use cleaning solvents
• Rounely check that all fasteners and equipment (wheels,
reectors, ag, etc) are ght and properly assembled
• Check the re pressure oen. The recommended re
pressure range is printed on the re. Only use a foot or
hand pump to inate
• Have a qualied bicycle mechanic perform roune safety
checks on your bicycle before using with the trailer
• Roune bicycle maintenance is recommended to be
performed every year
• Do not leave trailer outside aer use. Inclement weather
and harsh elements may stress the fabric on the trailer
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2 Parts and Features
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Weather shield
(rolls up and fastens
in elasc bands)
Bug screen
Rear wheels (2)
Safety Flag with pole
Clear plasc
windows
Front panel
Canopy Stroller handlebar
Parking brake
Tow bar
Bicycle coupler
Safety strap
Front stroller
wheel assembly
5 point safety harness system
with strap protectors
Elasc bands for
weather shield
Note: The following
accessories can be
ordered from
www.instep.net.
Addional Coupler Kits
(includes; coupler plate, tab
washer and locking pin).

• There are pinch points between the sidewalls and the
frame of the trailer that may cause injury. Fold or
unfold the trailer slowly using cauon
• Keep children clear when folding or unfolding the trailer
• Ensure that all locking devices are engaged before use
Note: The trailer comes with the frame collapsed and the side
walls folded down.
❶ Li the right side wall up into a vercal posion. Figure 3.1
3 Assembly
UNFOLD THE FRAME
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Figure 3.1
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❹ Insert the crossbar into the latch unl it locks into place.❷ Li the le side wall up into a vercal posion. Figure 3.2
❸ Rotate the crossbar into the crossbar latch. Figure 3.3
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Figure 3.2 Figure 3.3
Release buon
Crossbar
Crossbar latch
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