This document provides instructions for the Kidzone Ride-on Bumper Car 360 Rotation (6V), item number 060-ROT-06. It serves as an instruction manual covering safety, operation, and maintenance.
Function Description
The Kidzone Ride-on Bumper Car is an electric toy designed for children, offering a fun and interactive riding experience with 360-degree rotation capabilities. It is intended for use by children within a specific age and weight range, under continuous adult supervision. The vehicle operates using a battery and can be controlled either manually via control sticks or remotely by an adult using a remote control. Its primary function is to provide an entertaining and safe ride-on experience for young children in appropriate environments.
Usage Features
The bumper car offers several usage features designed for both the child rider and adult supervisors:
Operation:
- Power Control: The vehicle is turned on and off using a dedicated power switch.
- Lighting: A light symbol switch controls the vehicle's lights.
- Movement:
- Forward/Backward: Pushing or pulling both control sticks simultaneously moves the vehicle forward or backward.
- Turning: Pushing one control stick forward while pulling the other backward, or vice versa, allows for turns. For example, pushing the right stick forward turns the vehicle left forward, and pulling the right stick backward turns it left backward.
- Spinning: Pushing one control stick forward and pulling the other backward simultaneously enables 360-degree spinning. For instance, pulling the left stick backward and pushing the right stick forward results in a left spin.
- Stopping: Releasing both control sticks brings the vehicle to a stop.
- Remote Control: An adult can operate the vehicle using a remote control, which overrides manual controls. The remote control features buttons for forward, backward, left turn, right turn, and an emergency brake.
- Frequency Matching: The remote control requires frequency matching with the vehicle upon first use or after battery changes. This involves inserting batteries into the remote, pressing the "M" button until the indicator flashes, and then turning on the vehicle's power until the indicator turns solid red.
- Emergency Brake: The "P" switch on the remote activates an emergency brake, causing all red lights to flash and stopping all vehicle functions. Pressing "P" again reactivates the vehicle.
- Sleep Mode: The remote control enters sleep mode after 10 seconds of inactivity to conserve battery.
Safety Features:
- Adult Assembly and Supervision: The product requires adult assembly, and continuous adult supervision is mandatory during operation.
- Helmet Use: Riders are instructed to wear a helmet, ensuring it covers the forehead for maximum protection.
- Seat Belt: The vehicle is equipped with a seat belt that must be securely fastened before operation.
- Weight Limit: A maximum user weight of 66 lbs (30 kg) is specified to ensure safe operation.
- Single Rider: Only one rider is permitted at a time.
- Restricted Environments: The vehicle should not be used in roadways, near motor vehicles, on steep inclines, near water bodies, on slippery surfaces, or in dark areas. It is intended for use in well-lit, flat, hard-surfaced areas.
- Obstacle Avoidance: Users are advised to avoid continuously hitting obstacles to prevent motor damage and overheating.
- Automatic Cut-off: The product has an automatic cut-off function that activates in cases of overcurrent, overloading, or incorrect operation. It reactivates automatically after 10-15 seconds.
- Moving Parts Awareness: Children must be sternly alerted to keep hands, legs, hair, and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothing should be avoided.
- Footwear: Children must always wear shoes when using the ride-on toy.
- Charging Safety: Children should not have access to charging equipment or come into contact with the vehicle while it is charging.
Maintenance Features
Proper maintenance is crucial for the longevity and safe operation of the bumper car:
Battery Care and Charging:
- Initial Connection: The battery is disconnected when packed and must be connected by an adult before first use. This involves unscrewing the seat cover, connecting the red terminal to the red connector and the black terminal to the black connector, then reattaching the seat cover.
- Charging Procedure:
- Charging must be performed by an adult with the vehicle turned OFF.
- The charger indicator turns red during charging and green when complete.
- The battery should be fully charged for 8-12 hours.
- The first charge should be 4-5 hours.
- Maximum charging time should not exceed 12 hours.
- Overcharging (more than 20 hours) can cause permanent battery damage and void the warranty.
- The battery should be charged at least once a month, even if the vehicle is not in use, to maximize battery life.
- Battery Type: Only the supplied rechargeable battery and charger should be used. Do not mix old and new batteries, or alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable batteries.
- Battery Handling: The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid; it must be handled by adults only. Lift the battery by its case, not by wires or connectors, to prevent damage and fire risk.
- Charger Inspection: Regularly check the charger, supply cord, and connectors for wear, damage, frayed wires, or missing insulation. Do not use a damaged charger or battery.
- Charging Environment: Do not charge the battery near heat or flammable materials. Plug the wall charger directly into a wall outlet; avoid using extension cords, as they can cause fire.
- Battery Replacement: The battery is not replaceable by the user.
General Maintenance:
- Regular Inspection: Periodically check the product for missing or loose parts and re-tighten as necessary.
- Plastic Parts: Ensure there are no cracked or broken plastic parts.
- Storage: Keep the product away from heat and humid areas. Cover it when not in use for extended periods.
- Cleaning: Clean the product with a cloth and use a furniture non-wax polish to restore the shininess of plastic parts. Avoid abrasive cleaners.
- Water Exposure: Do not wash the product with a hose or immerse any parts in water or other liquids.
- Lubrication: Occasionally use lightweight oil to lubricate moving parts.
- Electrical System: Never modify the electrical system, as this can cause fire, serious injury, or ruin the system. Tampering with or modifying the electric circuit system can cause shock, fire, explosion, and permanent damage. Keep the charger housing closed to prevent electric shock from exposed wiring.
This comprehensive approach to usage and maintenance ensures a safe and enjoyable experience with the Kidzone Ride-on Bumper Car.