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en 1 e n g l i s h © Copyright 2007 Z54007 rv00 Bugaboo ® International BV . The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Bugaboo ® International BV shall not be liable for technical errors or omissions contained herein. The purchased product may differ from the product as described in this user guide. Our most recent us[...]
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en 2 Z54007 - UG_C_NL~PT rv00.indb 2 10/5/07 10:23:04[...]
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en 3 c o n t e n t before starting 4 1. basic steps 8 2. assembling the carrycot 18 3. assembling the seat 20 4. various uses of carrycot and seat 22 5. using the seat’ s safety belts 23 6. fitting the underseat bag 25 7. going outdoors with the bugaboo cameleon 26 8. protection against weather and wind 29 9. travelling and storage 34 10. mainte[...]
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en 4 b e f o r e s t a r t i n g Y ou h a v e c h o s en t h e B u g a b oo ® C a m e l eo n i n y o u r ow n p e rs o n a l c o l o u r co m b i n at i o n . T h e B ug a b o o C a m e l eo n i s f u n c t io n a l , v e r s a ti l e a nd c o m fo r t a b le . Y ou w i l l i n c r ea s i n g ly d i s co v e r ho w t h e B u g a bo o C a me l e o [...]
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en 5 s a f e t y - The Bugaboo Cameleon is not a car seat. T ransport your child by car in an approved car seat. Ask your supplier for details. - Approved child seats can be readily fitted to the Bugaboo Cameleon’ s chassis using Bugaboo adapters. See accessories (section 10). - Do not allow children to play with the Bugaboo Cameleon. They may b[...]
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en 6 c h e c k w h a t y o u h a v e r e c e i v e d Y ou have received 2 boxes. Check the contents of the boxes against the list below . If anything is missing, please contact your supplier . th e b ox w i th t h e b u ga b o o c a m e le o n : 1 chassis with handlebar , parking brake and wrist strap 2 swivel wheels (with adjustable suspension) 2 [...]
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en 7 s t e p - b y - s t e p u s e r g u i d e The Bugaboo Cameleon is easy to assemble. It is advisable to repeat actions a couple of times when indicated. The chassis is the main part of the Bugaboo Cameleon. The frame fits onto the chassis and is the base for the carrycot and seat. Follow the step-by-step user guide to assemble the Bugaboo Came[...]
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d a en 8 1 . b a s i c s t e p s Th i s s ec t i o n e x p l a in s h o w t o a ss e m b l e t h e Bu g a b o o C a m e le o n . Ea c h b as i c s te p in t h e B u g a b oo C a m el e o n ’ s a s s em b l y is e x p la i n e d s e p a r at e l y in t h e t e x t bo x e s . It i s ad v i s a bl e t o p r a c t ic e t h e b a s i c s t e p s. c h [...]
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e a b c en 9 e Let go of the white buttons and then move the handlebar upwards and away from you. Y ou will hear a ‘click’ when the handlebar is uptight. s w i v e l w h e e l s The swivel wheels provide optimum manoeuvrability . s t e p 2 p l a c i n g t h e s w i v e l w h e e l s i n t h e h o l d e r s a Without releasing it, move the handl[...]
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b b c en 10 o t h e r f u n c t i o n s re m o v in g t he s w iv e l w h e e ls f r om t h e h o l de r s a. The swivel wheel has a round button, which protrudes through the holder . The button has 2 sprung lips. b Squeeze the 2 lips together and remove the swivel wheel from the holder . c. Do the same on the other side. sw i v e l w h e el s a ct[...]
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a a b en 11 l a r g e w h e e l s The 2 large wheels now have tires filled with polyurethane foam. These provide enduring suspension on both sides without the risk of a puncture. This will therefore guarantee the driving comfort for you and your child. s t e p 3 f i t t i n g t h e l a r g e w h e e l s t o t h e a x l e a Push the large wheels in[...]
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b c en 12 u n f o l d i n g t h e c h a s s i s In order to fold out the chassis, it first has to be collapsed completely . T o do so, please pull the handlebar up. The large wheels are on the floor . Release the handlebar and click it in position between the large wheels. The chassis is now folded up. s t e p 4 u n f o l d i n g t h e c h a s s [...]
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a a b en 13 p a r k i n g b r a k e The parking brake is on the handlebar . It prevents the large wheels from turning. Always apply the Bugaboo Cameleon’ s parking brake when the buggy is stationary , so that it cannot roll away . When the handlebar is above the large wheels, the parking brake is on the right on the handlebar , with the release b[...]
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a b a en 14 a d j u s t i n g t h e h a n d l e b a r Y ou can adjust the length of the handlebar . s t e p 6 a d j u s t i n g t h e l e n g t h o f t h e h a n d l e b a r a Unfasten both white clips on the outside of the handlebar to open/ unlock. b Thi s loos ens t he han dleba r . Adj ust i t to t he co rrect heigh t. c. Close both clips to se[...]
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d b c en 15 d Press the frame downwards until you hear a ‘click’ on both sides. The frame is now attached to the chassis. W A R N I N G S • Check that the frame is attached to the chassis. Pick up the frame. If the frame releases one or both sides of the chassis, press the frame onto the chassis again until you hear a ‘click’ on both side[...]
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b c b en 16 re m o v in g t he f r am e fr o m th e c ha s s i s a. Place the frame in the horizontal position. b Simultaneously press the 2 square, white buttons on the frame supports. This releases the frame. c Pick up the frame. d. Place the frame on the floor , on the frame supports. Note the 2 square, white buttons are always used to remove t[...]
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b d en 17 c a r r y h a n d l e The carry handle fits on the frame. Y ou can easily pick up and turn around the carrycot or seat using the carry handle. s t e p 8 f i t t i n g t h e c a r r y h a n d l e t o t h e f r a m e a. There is a small white button at each end of the carry handle. b Press and hold both small white buttons. c. Place the en[...]
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c d e en 18 2 . a s s e m b l i n g t h e c a r r y c o t Th e c a rr y c ot c o n si s t s of t h e f r a m e , t h e ca r r yc o t f ab r i c , w i t h ba s e p la t e , ma t t r e ss an d t h e a p r o n. T ou c h fa s t e n er s e n su r e t he c a r r y c o t h a n g s s t a b ly i n th e f r am e . s t e p 1 a t t a c h i n g t h e c a r r y [...]
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a a en 19 s t e p 2 f i t t i n g t h e m a t t r e s s a Place the round side of the mattress against the round side of the carrycot, with the cover opening pointing downwards. s t e p 3 f i t t i n g t h e t a i l o r e d a p r o n The apron protects the child against the cold and is fitted to the foot end of the carrycot. a Zip the apron onto t[...]
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b c f en 20 3 . a s s e m b l i n g t h e s e a t Th e s e at c o m pr i s e s t h e s ea t f a br i c , wh i c h is p u l le d o v er t h e f r a m e . T h e se a t f ab r i c i s f i tt e d w it h b a ck p a d s u p p o rt s , f oo t s u pp o r t an d s e at p a d . T h e se a t h as 2 s h o u ld e r b el t s , 1 c r o t ch b e l t a n d 1 t e n [...]
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g h i en 21 g Now pull the waist belts through the cut-aways in the side of the seat fabric. Put the tailored seat fabric over the base fabric. Pull the shoulder belts and the lap belts through the tailored seat fabric. Then attach the tailored seat fabric to the base fabric with the touch fasteners. h Now give shape to the seat by folding the seat[...]
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en 22 4 . v a r i o u s u s e s o f c a r r y c o t a n d s e a t Y ou c a n u s e t he c a r r y c o t f r o m t h e c hi l d ’s bi r t h un t i l th e c h il d i s a g e d ar o u n d 6 m o n t hs . I t i s o nl y i nt e n d e d t o b e u s e d f o r c h i l d re n w h o c a n n ot s i t o r ge t u p o n t o th e i r ha n d s an d k n ee s u n a[...]
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c d en 23 5 . u s i n g t h e s e a t s a f e t y b e l t s Th e B u ga b o o Ca m e l e on s e a t h a s a 5 - p o in t h a rn e s s , w h i c h c o m p r is e s : 2 s h o u ld e r b el t s , 1 c r o t ch b e l t a n d 2 w a i s t b e l t s ( f a s te n e d to t h e f r a m e ). Us e t h e s a f e ty b e l ts w h e n t h e ch i l d is s i t ti n g[...]
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e en 24 e Attach the shoulder belts over the child’ s shoulders to the crotch belt. Adjust the belts to the length of the child, by pulling them tight. f. Y ou should now have heard a ‘click’ 4 times. This means the child is sitting securely in the Bugaboo Cameleon seat. W A R N I N G S • Ensure that all the touch fasteners and fasteners ar[...]
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b c d en 25 6 . f i t t i n g t h e u n d e r s e a t b a g Th e u n de r s e a t b a g ha n g s un d e r th e c a rr y c ot o r se a t . s t e p 1 f i t t i n g t h e u n d e r s e a t b a g The underseat bag is fastened between the wheels of the chassis. a. Remove the frame from the chassis. b Fit the underseat bag to the chassis in between the a[...]
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b b c en 26 7 . g o i n g o u t d o o r s w i t h t h e b u g a b o o c a m e l e o n Th e B u ga b o o Ca m e l e on i s de s i g n ed f o r u s e i n t h e ci t y , i n r o u g h t e r r ai n o r i n t h e 2- w h e e l p o s i ti o n . c i t y p o s i t i o n a. Use the 4-wheel position. b Place the handlebar above the large wheels. c. Do not fi[...]
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f e f en 27 f Raise the handlebar . The chassis is now in the 2-wheel position. Advice Put the swivel wheels in the underseat bag. s t e p 2 f i t t i n g t h e s e a t a. Apply the parking brake. b. Lay the chassis on the floor with the frame bearers facing upwards. c. Completely fold out the seat’ s 2 frame supports. d. Place the seat on the f[...]
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i en 28 j T ake the Bugaboo Cameleon off the parking brake. Note The 2-wheel position provides much less sideways stability than the 4-wheel position. s u r f a c e t h a t i s d i f f i c u l t t o t r a v e r s e , o r s n o w Use the Bugaboo Cameleon in the 2-wheel position if the ground is rough, covered with snow or covered in loose sand, for [...]
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a d en 29 8 . p r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t w e a t h e r a n d w i n d Th e s t an d a r d v e r s i on o f th e B u ga b o o Ca m e l e on c o m es w i t h a s u n c a n o py, ra i n co v e r an d m o sq u i t o n e t , so y o u c a n p ro t e c t t h e c hi l d a ga i n s t t h e s un , w i nd a n d ra i n , as w e l l a s i ns e c t s .T h [...]
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d e f en 30 d Click the 2 canopy clamps onto the frame at the point where there is no rubber . e Attach the elastic bands to the front of the canopy clamps. f Pull out the sun canopy . Advice Also use the sun canopy to keep the child out of the wind. W A R N I N G S • Babies have very sensitive skin. Never put a baby in the Bugaboo Cameleon in th[...]
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b c e f en 31 r a i n c o v e r The rain cover is pulled over the sun canopy or over the sun canopy’ s frame. The large frame in the rain cover is attached to the foot end of the frame. s t e p 1 f i t t i n g t h e r a i n c o v e r o v e r t h e t a i l o r e d s u n c a n o p y a. Fit the sun canopy to the frame and fold it out. b Lay the rain[...]
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a b c en 32 s t e p 2 f i t t i n g t h e r a i n c o v e r o v e r t h e t a i l o r e d s u n c a n o p y ’s f r a m e If you remove the fabric from the sun canopy and fit the rain cover over the frame, the child will have a full view of outside the buggy . a Pull the sun canopy apart. Pull the frame out of the canopy clamps and out of the fab[...]
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b en 33 u s i n g t h e a i r v e n t i n t h e r a i n c o v e r There is an air vent at the front of the rain cover to provide proper ventilation. a. Press the window’ s touch fasteners together properly . The space created between the window and rain cover is the air opening. Advice Y ou can roll up the air vent and fasten it in place with the[...]
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c en 34 9 . t r a v e l l i n g a n d s t o r a g e Y ou c a n e a s i l y s t o r e t h e Bu g a b o o C a m e le o n , or t a k e i t w it h y o u i n t he b o o t o f yo u r c ar, f o r e x a m p le . s t e p 1 f o l d i n g t h e s e a t o r c a r r y c o t Remove the seat or carrycot from the chassis. Remove the carr y handle. Move the handleb[...]
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d en 35 d T ake hold of the centre shaft on which the frame bearers are located and lift everything up. The chassis with the wheels and handlebar now fall against each other . e. The Bugaboo Cameleon can now be put in storage or transported by car . Advice Y ou can also store the Bugaboo Cameleon without its wheels. Advice Y ou can also hang the fo[...]
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en 36 1 0 . m a i n t e n a n c e a n d a c c e s s o r i e s s a f e t y Check the safety of the Bugaboo Cameleon before use. Ensure that the touch fasteners, the brake and the safety belts are still working properly , the carr y handle is attached properly and that the carrycot or seat is fitted correctly to the chassis. Check whether the Bugabo[...]
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en 37 a c c e s s o r i e s New accessories are regularly produced for the Bugaboo Cameleon. Full details are provided on the website www .bugaboo.com or you can ask your supplier for details. av a i l ab l e bu g a b oo a cc e s s or i e s a r e : - Adapters for various car seats - Breezy sun canopy - Cup holder - Diaper bag - Foot muff - Maintena[...]
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en 38 1 1 . w a r r a n t y As t h e m a n u f ac t u r e r , B u ga b o o In t e r n at i o n a l B V , w h i ch h a s i t s p ri n c i p al p l a ce of b u s in e s s in A m s te r d a m ( h e r e in a f t e r: “ B u ga b o o ” ) s u p p li e s t he B u g ab o o Ca m e l e on ( h e re i n a f te r : “ pr o d u c t” ) u n de r w a rr a n t[...]