Bugaboo Manual
Bugaboo Manual
important information
This user guide is only valid for Bugaboo Frogs with Item Code 38022201, which can be found on the serial
number sticker on the central axle of the undercarriage.
Pram, pushchair, buggy compliant with standard ASTM F833-05a.
Your child's safety may be affected if you fail to follow these instructions. Read them carefully before using
your Bugaboo Frog and keep them for future reference.
Familiarize yourself with the operation of your Bugaboo Frog before using it.
Never use force on your Bugaboo Frog. If you have problems, recheck the instructions or call Bugaboo
Customer Service at 1-310-372-2976.
The brake must only be used as a parking brake.
Always engage the parking brake before you adjust your Bugaboo Frog.
Your Bugaboo Frog is designed to carry one child who weighs less than 40 pounds.
The Bugaboo Frog with bassinet is designed to carry one child who is under 6 months old, who weighs less
than 20 pounds, and who is less than 28 inches tall.
The Bugaboo Frog under-carriage bag is NOT designed to transport more than 8 lb.
Total weight suspended from handlebar should never exceed 8 lb.
The Bugaboo Frog is designed to carry only one child.
The Bugaboo Frog is NOT A JOGGER. DO NOT JOG OR RUN with the Bugaboo Frog.
Do not let children play with or near the Bugaboo Frog.
Use the wrist strap attached to the handlebar AT ALL TIMES.
Always remove your child when adjusting positions or configurations of your Bugaboo Frog. Adjusting while
the child is in place may cause serious injury.
THE BUGABOO FROG SEAT/BASSINET IS NOT A CAR SEAT. Use an approved car seat when your child travels in
a car. Graco and Peg Perego car seats are approved, and are compatible with the Bugaboo Frog chassis
using the Bugaboo adaptor*. See Section L (Optional Accessories).
Remove your child from your Bugaboo Frog before going up or down stairs, escalators or steep slopes.
Lift the front wheels of your Bugaboo Frog to move it up or down curbs.
The crossbars between the wheels are not designed to support weight. Standing on them is unsafe and can
damage your Bugaboo Frog.
Keep your Bugaboo Frog away from heat sources or open flame. Be especially careful near burning ciga-
rettes. The fabric used in your Bugaboo Frog meets the flammability requirements of the California Bureau of
Home Furnishings Technical Bulletin 117.
Use only the Bugaboo-recommended products and accessories described in Section L (Optional Accessories)
with your new Bugaboo stroller.
Extended exposure to sunlight can slightly discolor some parts of your Bugaboo Frog.
Do not expose your Bugaboo Frog to extreme heat or cold.
Your Bugaboo Frog's warranty is voided in the event of damage due to overload, improper folding or use of
non-Bugaboo-recommended accessories. See the Warranty Form for more information.
Do not assemble your Bugaboo Frog in the presence of small children.
Check regularly to be sure that all safety devices work properly.
Only use spare parts supplied or approved by Bugaboo.
BugabooTM and FROGTM are trademarks of Bugaboo Design & Sales USA, Inc., subject to license. Such marks
may not be used without express permission.
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WARNING Do not use your Bugaboo Frog if any part is broken, cracked, incomplete
or worn out.
WARNING Infants and young children can suffocate and die if their faces are in or
next to a plastic bag. Discard this bag immediately.
Keep this bag away from children, infants, cribs, beds, playpens or car-
riages.
WARNING Any load attached to the handlebar will affect the stability of the stroller
and may cause tipping or loss of control.
WARNING Wear wrist loop at all times
WARNING Do not run, jog or skate with the Bugaboo Frog
WARNING When the seat / bassinet frame / car seat adaptors are properly
attached to the Bugaboo Frog chassis it prevents the undercarriage from
folding.
WARNING Bags and other items should never be suspended from the Bugaboo
Frog handle bar by any means other than the Bugaboo diaper bag, the
Bugaboo bag clips and the Bugaboo parasol, because the stroller could
become unstable. Please refer to corresponding user guides before
these Bugaboo products.
WARNING Audible 'click' must be heard in order to determine that each lock is in
proper position. To ensure proper locking engagement, check to see that
the seat / bassinet / car seat adaptors / carry handle cannot be disen-
gaged from the stroller without unlocking the device. Failure to attach
properly could result in serious injury or death to your child.
WARNING Always remove child from the seat / car seat / bassinet before
making adjustments to stroller.
WARNING Suspending more than 3.6 kg/8 lbs from the handle bar could cause
your Bugaboo Frog to tip over and seriously injure your child, especially
when the stroller is used on grades or inclines. Suspending more than
2.5 kg/5.5 lbs is not recommended.
WARNING Care must be taken when folding and unfolding the product to
prevent finger entrapment.
WARNING The product will become unstable if a parcel bag or rack is used when
there is no provision for one.
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WARNING Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, serious injury or
harm to your child.
WARNING Always remove your child from the seat and/or bassinet before you
adjust it. Never lift, reverse or carry your Bugaboo Frog with a child in the
seat.
WARNING The brake is for parking only. The brake lever must be in its lowest posi-
tion to lock. Use it only when your Bugaboo Frog is completely stopped,
and any time you adjust your Bugaboo Frog.
WARNING All babies have highly sensitive skin. NEVER leave a baby unprotected in
the sun! Use the Sun Canopy or Bugaboo Parasol shown in Section L
(Optional Accessories).
WARNING Ensure that the valve caps and nuts are firmly tightened so
children cannot swallow them.
WARNING Do not put the swivel hubs into the wrong end of the sockets.
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WARNING Ensure that all locking devices are engaged before you use your
Bugaboo Frog.
WARNING Never put the seat/bassinet in a high place such as a table, bed, etc.
WARNING Always check to ensure that the carry handle is fitted correctly before you
use it to lift the bassinet. Failure to do so could cause harm, serious injury
or death to child.
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WARNING Ensure that all locking devices are engaged before use.
WARNING Always use the bassinet on a horizontal, firm, flat surface, whether or not
it is attached to the Bugaboo Frog.
WARNING Read parts G & H of these instructions before using the bassinet with the
Bugaboo Frog chassis.
WARNING To avoid serious injury or death to child do not use this bassinet as a car
bed.
WARNING Audible 'click' must be heard in order to determine that each lock is in
proper position. To ensure proper locking engagement, check to see that
the seat / bassinet / car seat adaptors / carry handle cannot be disen-
gaged from the stroller without unlocking the device
teners. Fold the seat portion inwards to convert the unit into a seat.
3 Position the O-ring over the projecting pin (see diagram E3 ,red arrow A). This is easiest when the carry
handle is not connected, as the frame can flex slightly. Then position the seat onto the side. Bend the
seat/bassinet frame inwards by pushing on the side of the seat/bassinet frame (see red arrow B). Pull the
ties and position the O-ring over the projecting pin (see red arrow C).
4 Click the ties together under the seat (see diagram E4 , red arrow A). Fasten the two hook & loop fastener
strips at the foot to the underside of the seat/bassinet frame (see red arrow B). Ensure that the hook &
loop fasteners and the ties are properly fastened.
Attaching the sun canopy
The sun canopy attaches to the seat and to the bassinet in the same way. See Diagram C2.
Attaching the carry handle
5 Attach the carry handle to the seat by pressing the small white square buttons and sliding the ends into
the slots until you hear a click on each side.
Removing the carry handle
6 Push down slightly on the carry handle, then press the small square buttons firmly and slide the ends of
the carry handle out of the slots.
WARNING Always check to ensure that the carry handle is fitted correctly before you
use it to lift the bassinet.
WARNING Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. The occupant restraint sys-
tem is to be used.
WARNING When locking the carry handle, you must hear a click on each side.
Failure to properly attach the carrying handle could result in the serious
injury or death of your child.
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WARNING Your child may fall backward if the seat adaptors are not pulled
straight backward for support when the seat is used separately.
WARNING Always use the crotch strap and the waist belt to avoid serious injury
from falling or sliding.
WARNING Ensure that all locking devices are engaged before use.
WARNING Always check to ensure that the carry handle is fitted correctly before
you use it to lift the seat.
WARNING Always use the crotch strap AND the waist belt.
WARNING Use the five-point harness as soon as your child can sit
unaided.
WARNING Don't let your child surprise you with unexpected movements:
ALWAYS use the harness.
WARNING The harness must be adjusted to fit your child and properly fastened.
WARNING If your child tends to slip down, pull the crotch strap through the black
loop on the seat before attaching the shoulder and waist straps.
WARNING Read Sections G and H of these instructions before using the seat
with the Bugaboo Frog chassis for the first time.
WARNING Audible 'click' must be heard in order to determine that each lock is in
proper position. To ensure proper locking engagement, check to see
that the seat / bassinet / car seat adaptors / carry handle cannot be
disengaged from the stroller without unlocking the device
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4 To disengage the parking brake, push the white button on the lever. The lever will spring back.
5 Use the brake cable spanner to adjust the brake cable. Screwing the nut upwards loosens the cable;
screwing it downwards tightens it.
WARNING Ensure that your Bugaboo Frog parking brake is properly engaged.
WARNING Always apply the parking brake when parking or adjusting your
Bugaboo Frog.
WARNING Ensure that all locking devices are engaged before use.
WARNING Remember that the seat is not reversible in the two-wheel position. It
can only face in the direction of travel.
WARNING Do not use two-wheel position with the bassinet or car seat, as the
child cannot be secured to it with the harness.
WARNING Your Bugaboo Frog is much less stable in the two-wheel mode.
You must take extra care that it does not tip over sideways. Your
Bugaboo Frog is safe only on a level surface. Ignoring this warning
could result in loss of control and tipping of stroller, and death or seri-
ous injury to your child.
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WARNING Use the wrist strap attached to the handlebar at all times.
WARNING Always pull Your Bugaboo Frog in the two-wheel mode; pushing
may tip it over.
WARNING The swivel hubs of your Bugaboo Frog will become extremely dirty
on the beach. Remove them when using the buggy in the two-wheel
drive position.
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J maintenance
General points
Regularly check whether all safety devices are working correctly.
Regularly check the carry handle and the base of the seat or bassinet for damage.
Only use spare parts supplied or approved by Bugaboo.
Folding up the Bugaboo Frog or accessories while still wet or storing them in a damp place can cause mildew.
If the inner tubes of the large wheels develop leaks you can repair them in the same way as a bicycle inner
tube. Well-stocked bicycle shops sell new inner tubes and tires of the correct size.
Cleaning
Clean your Bugaboo Frog with a damp cloth and a mild detergent.
The swivel hubs are particularly susceptible to dirt. Clean them regularly by removing them as described
above, rinsing them in lukewarm water, then lubricate them with silicone or Teflon spray and reinstall them.
The wheel bearings must not be lubricated.
All Bugaboo Frog covers and liners are removable and MACHINE-washable at max. (30C). Do not bleach,
iron, dry-clean or tumble-dry liners or covers. ALWAYS remove stiffeners and removable foam parts before
washing.
accessories
K accessories supplied as standard
Bugaboo Frog Under Seat Bag
The Bugaboo Frog under seat bag designed to carry a maximum of 8 pounds. For fitting, see Diagram B5.
Sun Canopy
All babies have highly sensitive skin. NEVER leave a baby unprotected in the sun! Use the Sun Canopy or
Bugaboo Parasol shown in Section L (Optional Accessories).
Mosquito Net
The mosquito net keeps flies, mosquitoes and other insects away from your child. Attach it to the foot end of
the seat/bassinet over the sun canopy.
Rain Cover
The rain cover protects your child from rain and wind. Attach it to the foot end of the seat/bassinet frame over
the sun canopy. Remove the textile from the sun canopy to give your child an unobstructed view. The rain
cover has a prefixed rib; slide the holes on either end of it across the pins sticking out on the side of the
seat/bassinet frame. At the front of the rain cover is an air vent; for optimal ventilation ensure that the hook &
loop fastener strips of the air vent meet well when pressed together.
WARNING Under direct sunlight, temperatures under the sun canopy can
become uncomfortably warm.
WARNING To avoid uncomfortable heat build-up, lower the rain cover when the
rain stops.
WARNING Ensure optimum ventilation by firmly pressing the hook & loop fas-
teners of the rain cover air vent together.
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L optional accessories
Parasol
A wheeled board enabling you to transport a second toddler
Footmuff
Car Seat Adaptor
Diaper Bag
Transport Bag
Bag Clips
WARNING Suspending more than 3.6 kg/8 lbs from the handle bar could cause
your Bugaboo Frog to tip over and seriously injure your child, espe-
cially when the stroller is used on grades or inclines. Suspending
more than 2.5 kg/5.5 lbs is not recommended.
warranty
Terms of Warranty
1 These terms apply to all pushchairs manufactured by Bugaboo, unless otherwise agreed with the supplier.
2 The warranty commences on the date of purchase and is valid for a period of twentyfour months.
3 In the event of defects the owner should contact the supplier.
4 If the supplier is unable to remedy the problem he shall send the product to the manufacturer with a clear
description of the problem and a copy of the dated purchase receipt. In the case of repairs under the
terms of the warranty, transport is at the manufacturer's cost and risk.
5 The manufacturer is under no obligation to replace or take back the product.
6 The warranty applies solely to products to which the user has not made any modifications.
7 The warranty is valid for the first owner only and is not transferable.
8 Repairs do not entail any right to an extension of the warranty period.
9 Bugaboo accepts no liability whatsoever for damage other than to the product manufactured by Bugaboo.
The warranty is invalid if
1 The warranty card has not been correctly completed and returned to Bugaboo.
2 The product is not offered to the manufacturer with the purchase receipt and warranty card.
3 Defects are due to incorrect use or maintenance contrary to the instructions.
4 Repairs to the product have been effected by a third party without the manufacturer's prior consent.
5 The defect is due to neglect or the result of an accident.
6 The serial number is found to have been damaged or removed.
7 There is wear and tear due to daily use of the product.
8 The terms of the warranty have not been observed.
9 purchased from any and all unauthorized retailers or sellers
important
The warranty period for the Bugaboo stroller is two years from the date of purchase. The warranty is only valid
if you complete the warranty form and send it to Bugaboo. You should also make a note of the BUGABOO
FROG serial number on this warranty: you will find it on the outside of the frame just above the large wheels.
Keep the warranty and purchase receipt in a safe place.
Unless otherwise specified on the warranty card, the information you supply will also be used to keep you
informed of special offers on Bugaboo products.
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