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as it affects the stability of the trailer .
Bicycle safety
Before connecting the bicycle trailer to your bicycle, ensure your bicycle is suitable f or towing a trailer according to the bicycle
manufacturer’ s instruction and is equipped with well functioning brakes. It is recommended that the bicycle to which the trailer
will be aached undergoes a safety check by a qualified bicycle mechanic bef ore aaching the trailer . Bicycle trailers pulled by
an EP AC can be restricted by law .
Riding behavior
When towing a trailer , your bicycle behaves heavier and less responsive due to the w eight of the trailer . Familiarize yourself with
this behavior by experimenting with a loaded trailer in a quiet area first, bef ore entering crowded public roads.
Be aware that due to the weight of the trailer , your bicycle has a longer braking distance. Use caution when driving down hill, as
your bicycle will gain more speed rapidly.
Do not ex ceed the maximum speed specified in this manual and slow down when making turns and on rough roads. A void riding
over rocks, curbs or other obstacles that may cause the trailer to tip o ver . Using the trailer in unfavorable weather , road or traffic
conditions can result in unsafe situations. Always use good judgement when deciding if conditions are saf e to use the trailer.
High visibility
For optimal visibility and saf ety in the traffic, the multifunctional carrier has front (white), rear (red) and wheel (orange)
reflectors. The tires also hav e reflective lines. Reflective piping is integrated in the outer fabric. When using the carrier as a
bicycle trailer , you also need to apply the orange safety flag for ev en beer visibility.
Intended use
The trailer is intended for transportation of children as specified in this manual on public roads with light traffic, sidew alks and
smooth paths. Hamax considers using the trailer in any other way as unintended use, including but not limited to:
• riding with ex cessive speed
• riding on rough off-road conditions
• using the trailer for commercial purposes
• transporting animals
• storing luggage in areas inside or outside the trailer other than in the trailer’s luggage compartment
• towing the trailer by motorized v ehicles
• failing to comply with the instructions in this manual
GETTING S T AR TED - INST ALLA TION
[1] Pack aging content & required tools
• T railer body (1x) [1a]
• Quick release wheel (2x) [1b]
• Bicycle arm (1x) [1c]
• Wheel guard including 2 screws
for installation (2x) [1d]
• Safety flag (1x) [1e]
• Stroller wheel (1x) [1f]
• User manual Hamax Outback / Outback One (1x)
• Included tools: T orx screw driver with pipe wrench [1g]
• Required tools: W rench, size 15 [1h]
• Rear light [1i, model can differ from picture]
[2] Product ov erview
• Push bar [2a]
• Front cover pock et [2b]
• Front cover [2c]
• Seat paddings [2d]
• Safe connection point [2e]
• Accessory, stroller wheel [2f]
• Adjustable suspension [2g]
• Quick release wheel [2h]
• Wheel guard [2i]
• Seat backrest rear [2j]
• Push bar release handle [2k]
• Storage space [2l]
• Park ing brake [2m]
[3] Installing the hitch on your bicycle
• Remove quick-release or nut [3a] from the le side of your bicycle’ s rear wheel axle. Place hitch [3b] between quick-release or
nut and frame. T ighten the quick-release or nut back on according to the bicycle manufacturer’s instructions.
• Ensure that the orientation of the hitch is correct. Keep the alignment / angle between hitch and bicycle arm as straight as
possible.
[4] Installing the wheel guards
• Align the holes [4a] on the wheel guard plate with the holes on the wheel guard [4b]. Insert the 2 screws from the inside of the
trailer through the holes in the fabric into the wheel guard. Use the screws pro vided with the trailer . Fasten both sides in the
same way.
[5] Seing the adjustable suspension
• The suspension can be adjusted to give a comf ortable ride. Ensure that the suspension is always set to match your children’ s
weight. Ensure that the trailer is unloaded when adjusting the suspension. Rotate the adjustment ring [5a] to the desired
position. Make sure that the le and right suspension are in the same position.
[6] Unfolding the trailer
• Pull push bar upwards until the auto-lock engages on both sides.
• V erify that the folding mechanism is lock ed on both sides by trying to push it back down.
• Lock the push bar with the release handle.
[7] Folding the trailer
• Ensure that the push bar is unlocked.
• Push the folding lock buon [7a] in and than pull the straps to wards you [7b] until the auto-lock is disengaged on both sides.
• Guide the trailer down into its folded position.
[8] Installing the quick release wheels
• Ensure that the parking brak e is not engaged [2m].
• Make sure that you remo ve the cap that is protecting the wheel ax le [8a]. Press the push buon [8b] and insert the wheel ax le
into the socket. V erify that the wheel is securely fastened by pulling the wheel.
[9] Mounting the safety flag
• Place the flag pole [9a] into the socket [9b] on the side of the bicycle trailer that is most e xposed to the road.
USE
[10] Aach the accessory [1c] [1f] at the safe connection point
• Make sure the slider [10b] is up wards. Slide the accessory [10c] into the opening at the front until it locks into place.
• Move the slider do wnwards until it snaps into place. The green color indicates that the connection point is locked. V erify that
the slider is locked by pulling it up wards.
[11] Remove the accessory [1c] [1f] from the saf e connection point
• Push the grey buon and mov e the slider upwards until it snaps in place.
• Push and hold the buon on the accessory down. Pull the accessory out of the Saf e Connection Point.
TIP: Y ou can use the handle [10a] in the connection point when changing your accessories.
[12] Aaching the bicycle arm to the bicycle
• Securely aach draw bar & safety strap prior to use. Ensure that the trailer is unloaded when aaching & disconnecting it to/
from your bicycle.
• Slide the bicycle arm onto the hitch [12a]. Insert the retaining pin [12b] through the hole in bicycle arm and close it. V erify that
the bicycle arm is securely fixed by pulling the bicycle arm. Wrap safety strap around bik e frame and fasten hook to D-ring
[12c].
• Make sure that you put the saf ety strap around the chain stay [12d] or seat stay [12e] of your bicycle frame.
TIP: When you are not using the bicycle arm you can store it in the trailer .
TIP: When the safety strap is too long you can wrap it twice around the frame to ensure that the strap does not interf ere with
any moving part of the rear wheel.
[13] Adjusting the push bar
• T urn the push bar release handle [2k] upwards to unlock the push bar [2a].
• Rotate the push bar to the desired position.
• T urn the push bar release handle downwards until you f eel it locks into its end position and secures the push bar . V erify that the
push bar is locked by gently pushing the push bar do wn.
[14] Using the parking brak e
• T o engage: Push the parking brake pedal do wn. The trailer can mo ve slightly back and f orth due to the movement in the
adjustable suspension.
• T o disengage: Pull the parking brake pedal until it releases. P ush or pull the trailer slightly to make sure the brak e is disengaged
at the wheels.
[15] Front covers and shades
• The Outback bicycle trailer has a plastic front cover [15c], a mesh front co ver [15d] and an additional sun shade [15b]. T o open
and close the front covers, use the zippers along the sides. T o fix the sunshade use the V elcro. The front covers can be stored
into the front cover pock et [15a] when not in use.
• The top window of the ex terior also has an optional sunshade. [15e]
TIP: For heavy rain Hamax supplies a full rain cov er.
[16] 5-point safety harness
• Seat your child and guide the arms through the opening between the shoulder [16a] and waist belt [16c]. Check that the
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