Safety Standards; Battery Warnings - Peg-Perego John Deere GROUND FORCE Manuel D'utilisation Et Entretien

SAFETY STANDARDS

Our toys are compliant with European Safety
Standards for toys (safety requirements stipulated by
the EEC Council) and with the "U.S. Consumer Toy
Safety Specification". They are also certified by
notified toy safety bodies in accordance with
Directive 2009/48/EC. They are not compliant with
the requirements of road transport standards and
consequently cannot travel on public roads.
• WARNING. This toy is unsuitable for children
under 3 years due to its maximum speed.
• WARNING! Not suitable for children under the
age of 36 months. The small parts may be
swallowed or inhaled, leading to suffocation.
• CAUTION! DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCE, use this toy on public roads.
• WARNING! Using the vehicle on public roads, in
narrow spaces or near watercourses and
swimming pools may cause injury to the users
and/or third parties. Adult supervision is always
necessary.
• Children must always wear shoes when using the
vehicle.
• When the vehicle is in operation make sure that
children do not put their hands, feet, other body
parts, clothing, or other objects close to the
moving parts.
• Never wet sensitive vehicle components like the
motors, electrical systems, buttons, etc.
• Do not use petrol or other flammable substances
close to the vehicle.
• The vehicle must be only be used by a single child
unless it is classed as a two-seater vehicle.
WEEE DIRECTIVE (EU only)
• At the end of its useful life, this product is classed
as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) and must therefore not be disposed of as
urban waste but instead taken to a designated
separated waste collection facility.
• Take it to an appropriate collection centre.
• The presence of dangerous substances contained in
the electrical components of this product
represents a potential source of danger to human
health and for the environment if the products are
not disposed of correctly.
• The barred dustbin symbol indicates that the
product must undergo sorted waste collection.
DISPOSAL OF THE BATTERY
• Help protect the environment.
• Used batteries must not be disposed of with
domestic waste.
• They can be left at a used battery or special waste
collection centre. Contact your local authorities
for more information.
1,5 VOLT - LR44 BATTERY WARNINGS
The insertion of the batteries must be carried out
and supervised by adults only. Do not allow children
to play with the batteries.
• The batteries must be replaced by an adult.
• Only use the battery type specified by the
manufacturer.
• Respect the +/- polarity.
• Do not short circuit the power supply terminals:
risk of fire or explosion.
• Always remove the batteries when the toy is not
used for a long time.
• Do not throw the batteries into a fire.
• Never try to recharge batteries if they are not
rechargeable.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Remove flat batteries.
• Dispose of flat batteries in the appropriate
recycling containers.

BATTERY WARNINGS

Battery charging must be carried out and supervised
by adults only.
Do not allow children to play with the battery.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
• Charge the battery according to the instructions
enclosed with the battery charger and never for
more than 24 hours.
• To avoid damage, the battery should be charged as
soon as the vehicle starts to lose speed.
• If the vehicle is left unused for a long time,
remember to charge the battery and to keep it
disconnected from the electrical system. Repeat
the recharge procedure at least once every three
months.
• The battery must not be charged upside-down.
• Do not forget about the battery which is being
charged! Check it from time to time.
• Only use the battery charger provided and the
original PEG PEREGO battery.
• The battery is sealed and does not require
maintenance.
• Do not remove the battery charger from the
socket by pulling the cable.
• Do not move the toy by pulling the battery
charger cable.
• Do not cover the battery charger cable, as this
would cause it to overheat.
• Do not place the cable and/or battery on hot
surfaces.
• Take care on how and where you wrap the cable
to so as not to damage it or compromise its
operation.
WARNING
• THE BATTERY CONTAINS CORROSIVE TOXIC
SUBSTANCES.
DO NOT TAMPER WITH IT.
• The battery contains acid-based electrolytes.
• Do not create direct contact between the battery
terminals, avoid strong impacts: risk of explosion
and/or fire.
• While charging, the battery produces gas. Charge
the battery in a well-ventilated environment, away
from sources of heat and flammable materials.
• The flat battery must be removed from the vehicle.
• It is not advisable to bring the battery into contact
with clothes, as it could damage them.
• Only use batteries or accumulators of the
recommended kind.
IF THERE IS A BATTERY LEAK
Protect your eyes. Avoid direct contact with the
electrolyte. Protect your hands.
Put the battery in a plastic bag and follow the
instructions for battery disposal.
IF SKIN OR EYES COME INTO CONTACT WITH
THE ELECTROLYTE
Thoroughly rinse the area concerned with running
water.
Consult a doctor immediately.
IF THE ELECTROLYTE IS SWALLOWED
Rinse the mouth and spit out the water.
Consult a doctor immediately.
MAINTENANCE AND VEHICLE
CARE
• Do not disassemble or try to repair the vehicle on
your own. Contact an authorised Peg Perego
customer support centre.
• The toy should not be left anywhere with a
temperature below 0°C. If it were to be used
without being warmed up to a temperature above
0°C, irreversible damage could be caused to the
motors and batteries.
• Check the condition of the vehicle regularly, paying
particular attention to the electrical system, the
plug connections, the terminal protectors and the
battery charger. If defects are identified, the
electrical vehicle and the battery charger must not
be used.
• Always disconnect the battery charger from the
toy before carrying out cleaning, maintenance, or
any type of intervention.
• For repairs use only original PEG PEREGO spare
parts.
• PEG PEREGO do not accept any responsibility for
cases of tampering with the electrical system.
• Do not leave the batteries or the vehicle close to
sources of heat like radiators, fireplaces, etc.
• Protect the vehicle from water, rain, snow, etc.
Using the vehicle on sand or mud may damage the
buttons, motors and gears.
• Lubricate moving parts like bearings, steering, etc.
periodically with light oil.
• The vehicle surfaces can be cleaned with a damp
cloth and, if necessary, with non-abrasive domestic
cleaning products.
• Cleaning must only be carried out by adults.
• Never dismantle the vehicle mechanisms or
motors, unless authorized by PEG PEREGO.
RULES FOR SAFE DRIVING
For the safety of the child, before starting up the
vehicle read and carefully follow the following
instructions.
• Teach the child how to use the vehicle properly for
safe and enjoyable driving.
• The toy must be used with caution, as it requires
substantial dexterity in order to avoid falls or
collisions which could cause injuries to the user or
third parties.
• Before starting, check that there are no people or
objects obstructing the vehicle's path.
• Drive with hands on the handlebars/steering wheel
and always watch the road ahead.
• Brake in good time to avoid collisions.
ATTENTION! The item is equipped with a brake
system which needs to be appropriately illustrated to
the child by an adult.
2nd GEAR (if present)
Initially, use in 1st gear is recommended. Before
enabling 2nd gear, check that the child has learned to
use the handlebars/steering wheel, 1st gear and the
brake correctly, and has become familiar with the
vehicle.
WARNING!
• Check that all the wheel fixing studs/nuts are
fastened properly.
• If the vehicle is overloaded, as can happen on soft
sand, mud, or very uneven ground, the overload
switch will immediately disconnect the power. The
power supply will be restored after a few seconds.
UNINTERRUPTED FUN: Keep a spare set of charged
batteries ready for use.