Peg-Perego GAUCHO XP Utilisation Et Entretien page 10

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.
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.
PROBLEMS?
THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WORK?
• Check that there are no disconnected cables under
the accelerator plate.
• Check the operation of the accelerator button and
replace it if necessary.
• Check that the battery is connected to the
electrical system.
THE VEHICLE LACKS POWER?
• Charge the batteries. If after charging the problem
persists, have the battery and charger checked by
an assistance centre.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
PEG PEREGO offers an after-sales assistance
service, directly or through a network of
authorized assistance centres, for any repairs or
replacements and the sale of original spare parts.
To contact a service center, visit our website:
http://www.pegperego.com
The item's serial number must always be quoted.
See the page on spare parts to find out how to
identify the serial number.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
ASSEMBLY MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY
ADULTS. TAKE CARE WHEN REMOVING THE
VEHICLE FROM ITS PACKAGING. ALL THE
SCREWS AND SMALL PARTS ARE CONTAINED IN
A BAG INSIDE THE PACKAGING. THE BATTERY
MAY ALREADY BE FITTED INSIDE THE ITEM.
Do not use the toy if you find it damaged after
opening the packaging. Contact the shop where you
bought it or the customer support centre.
Take care in the presence of children while
assembling the toy, given the risks caused by small
parts (ingestion hazard) and the plastic bags that
contain them (choking hazard).
To assemble the toy, you will need a flat-head
screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, a hammer, and a
pair of pliers.
ASSEMBLY
1 • Place from bumper on body and tighten four
screws as shown in the drawing.
2 • Place rear bumper on body.
3 • Tighten three screws as shown in the drawing.
4 • Assemble the two parts of the steering wheel.
5 • Connect the steering wheel cable to the
dashboard cable. WARNING: place the cables in
their housing taking care they don't get crushed.
6 • Insert the steering wheel on the steering wheel
column.
7 • Align steering wheel column holes with steering
wheel: nut fits into haxagon hole, bolt into round
hole.
8 • Insert the windscreen.
9 • Secure it by means of the two screws.
10 • Fit the removable seat cover as shown in the
figure.
11 • Hook the front elastic bands.
12 • Position the other two elastic bands.
13 • Place seat on body. Adjust seat position. Secure it
with washer and thumb nut.
14 • Join A with B and insert the part of the electrical
system in the rear of the vehicle's bodywork
inside this unit you have just created.
15 • Connect the 2 roll bar light cables.
16 • Insert the roll bar into the vertical supports.
Rotate the cables to make sure they fit correctly
in place.
17 • Insert the 2 plates in the slots at the base of the
roll-bar and hold them in place. Secure the plates
and the roll-bar with the 2 screws provided.
18 • Secure the 2 seat belts to the roll bar, using the 2
screws provided.
19 • Insert the end of the seat belts into the slot
located in the lower central part of the
bodywork, as shown in the figure.
20 • Tighten the net to the bodywork, using the 3
screws provided.
21 • Secure the net to the roll bar.
22 • Insert the rearview mirrors in the direction
shown by the arrow.
23 • Apply the corresponding stickers to the 2 sides
of the body (see sticker sheet), then press the
two plastic writings into position.
24 • Insert the antenna, pressing down as you do so,
into its appropriate housing, situated on the right
rear mudguard.
25 • Snap fit the 4 wheel hubcaps.
26 • Open the bonnet by turning the 2 side fasteners
and remove the screw on the grill.
27 • Remove the 2 screws of the toy engine. Lift the
toy engine.
28 • Plug battery terminal A into vehicle wiring
terminal B.
29 • Lower the imitation motor and screw it down
again. Close the hood, securing it in place with
the 2 hooks. The vehicle is now ready for use.