This document is a user manual for the Jetson Balance Bike, an innovative and fun gravity bike designed for everyday use by children aged 2 and up.
Function Description
The Jetson Balance Bike is a child's bicycle designed to help young children learn balance and steering before transitioning to a pedal bike. It operates on a "Lean to Steer" principle, where the rider shifts their weight to guide the bike, promoting intuitive balance development. The bike is intended for use on private property and closed courses under adult supervision.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: Balance
- Wheel Size: 10 inches
- Product Weight: 9.5 lbs
- Weight Limit: 75 lbs
- Recommended Age: 2+
- Product Dimensions: 33″ x 17" x 23"
- Frame: Aluminum Alloy
Usage Features
Assembly:
The balance bike comes partially assembled. The assembly process involves:
- Inserting two Bearing Bushings onto the Front Frame.
- Placing a Cap onto the Front Fork.
- Sliding the Front Fork through the Front Frame until it rests on the Cap and Bearing Bushing.
- Placing the remaining Cap onto the top of the Front Fork.
- Placing the Stem Clamp on top of the Front Fork.
- Inserting the Handlebar into the Stem Clamp.
- Tightening the Stem Clamp using the included Allen Wrench to secure the Handlebar at the desired height.
Adjusting the Seat:
The seat height can be adjusted to fit the child's needs:
- Flip the bike over so the bottom of the seat is facing up.
- Remove the four screws at the bottom of the seat using a screwdriver.
- Remove the four bolts connecting the Seat Adjuster to the bike frame.
- Flip the Seat Adjuster so it rests on the Seat Pegs.
- Place the four bolts and nuts back into the Seat Adjuster and tighten them.
- Place the Seat over the Seat Adjuster.
- Run the four screws back through the bottom of the Seat and tighten them to ensure the seat is tight and secure.
Riding the Balance Bike:
- Lean to Steer: The bike is steered by shifting the rider's weight in the desired direction. Riders should be careful not to lean too hard on the handlebars.
- Foot Position: Before riding, the child should place one foot as close as possible to the front of the Deck and the other foot on the ground. To start, the child boosts forward with the foot on the ground. For stability, one foot should be placed forward and the other turned at 70-90 degrees.
Maintenance Features
The manual emphasizes the importance of checking the bike before each ride:
- Ensure wheels are not damaged.
- Check that no parts are loose.
- Make sure all screws are tightened, and all clamps and locks are properly secured before riding.
Safety Warnings and Precautions
The manual outlines several critical safety warnings to ensure safe operation:
- Always use under adult supervision.
- Ride defensively and watch for potential obstacles.
- Check local laws and regulations regarding balance bike use.
- Ride at your own risk and use common sense.
- The bike is designed for one rider only; do not carry passengers or attach it to other objects.
- Avoid jumping and aggressive riding, as this product is not impervious to damage.
- Keep fingers and other body parts away from moving components.
- Keep hands on the handlebars at all times.
- Do not wear headphones or use a cell phone while operating the bike.
- Do not operate in wet or icy weather, and never immerse the product in water.
- Avoid excessive speeds, especially downhill.
- Avoid wet, slick, bumpy, uneven, or rough surfaces.
- Do not use indoors on surfaces like carpet or flooring to prevent damage.
- Do not ride at night or when visibility is limited.
- Always wear proper protective equipment, including a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads.
- Wear athletic shoes with rubber soles; do not operate barefoot or in sandals.
- Keep shoelaces tied and away from the wheels.
- The brake may become hot during operation; avoid touching it with bare skin.
- California Warning: The product contains chemicals, including lead, known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other medical conditions.
- Modifications: Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, repair, or replace components without instruction from Jetson Customer Support, as this voids the warranty and can cause injury.
- Additional Operation Cautions: Do not lift the bike off the ground while it is on and the wheels are in motion to prevent injury from spinning wheels. Do not jump on or off the bike, and keep feet firmly planted on the deck during operation.
The Jetson Balance Bike comes with a Limited 1 Year Warranty, subject to the following conditions:
- Qualification: A copy of the sales receipt from an approved retail partner within 90 days of purchase is required. The product cannot be used for rental, commercial, or competition purposes.
- Limitations of Liability:
- The warranty is non-transferable after the initial sale.
- Unauthorized modifications void the warranty.
- No reimbursement for towing, loss of time, use, inconvenience, or consequential damages.
- Warranty is void if weather-related water damage occurs; the owner is responsible for storage and protection.
- Jetson makes no warranty for products or trade accessories not made by Jetson (e.g., motors, tires, wheels, batteries), which are covered by their original manufacturers' warranties.
- Does not cover minor surface blemishes, rips, tears, or other cosmetic damages from normal use or intentional/unintentional damage.
- Does not cover damage from improper cleaners, solvents, chemicals, water damage, smoke, soot, saltwater, sea breeze, or salt exposure.
- Does not cover damage from aging (fading paint, deteriorating plated surfaces, rubber, plastics, or rusting).
- Does not cover improper repair or misdiagnoses of problems.
- Only covers parts due to manufacturer defect.
- Damage from misuse, neglect, use outside specified manual instructions, or abnormal conditions is not covered.
- Owner's Responsibilities: The owner is responsible for performing required maintenance. Failure to do so may result in denial of warranty claims. Warranty coverage may be denied if failure is due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications. For warranty issues, contact Jetson Customer Support.
Product Registration
Users are encouraged to complete and mail a product registration card within 10 days of purchase or register online at https://www.ridejetson.com/product-registration. The registration form requests personal details, purchase information, and feedback on the product.
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