1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing APOLLO Roller Skates. These adjustable quad skates are designed for comfort, durability, and safety, suitable for both kids and adults. This manual provides essential information for the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of your new roller skates to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
2. Safety Information
Always prioritize safety when using roller skates. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in serious injury.
- Wear Protective Gear: Always wear a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards.
- Check Skates Before Each Use: Ensure all parts are securely fastened, especially wheels and brakes. Check for any damage or wear.
- Skate in Safe Environments: Use skates on smooth, dry, and clean surfaces, away from traffic, pedestrians, and obstacles. Avoid skating on wet, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
- Learn Basic Skills: Before attempting advanced maneuvers, master basic skating, stopping, and turning techniques.
- Supervision: Children should always be supervised by an adult while skating.
- Weight Limit: Do not exceed the recommended weight limit for the skates.
3. Product Overview
The APOLLO Roller Skates combine retro design with high-quality engineering for a superior skating experience. Key features include:
- Adjustable Sizing: Skates are easily adjustable to grow with the user's feet, accommodating up to 4 shoe sizes.
- Durable Construction: Features sturdy trucks and baseplate, a safe PU brake stopper, and metal speed lace eyelets for maximum durability and safety.
- Smooth Ride: Equipped with ABEC 7 bearings and 54 x 32 mm nylon core urethane wheels for a safe and smooth ride.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for skating on streets, at the rink, or simply cruising.
Figure 3.1: APOLLO Roller Skates in Dancing Queen color.
Figure 3.2: Features of the adjustable roller skates, emphasizing premium parts, smooth wheels, and safe brakes.
Figure 3.3: The skates are designed to be sturdy, comfortable, and safe.
4. Setup
Your APOLLO Roller Skates are designed for easy setup. Follow these steps to prepare your skates for use:
- Unboxing: Carefully remove the skates from their packaging.
- Lacing: Ensure the laces are properly threaded through all eyelets. For a secure fit, lace them tightly but comfortably.
- Size Adjustment: The skates feature an easy size adjustment mechanism. Locate the adjustment button/lever, typically at the heel or side of the boot. Press or twist the mechanism as indicated by the skate design, then slide the boot to the desired size. Ensure it clicks securely into place.
Figure 4.1: Adjusting the skate size with the twist of a button. The size chart indicates the range from J12 to size 10.
5. Operating
Once your skates are properly fitted and secured, you are ready to skate. Remember to always wear appropriate safety gear.
- Putting on Skates: Loosen the laces, slide your foot into the boot, and push your heel back firmly. Tighten the laces from the toe upwards, ensuring a snug fit around the ankle for support. Tie a secure bow.
- Standing Up: Find a stable surface or a wall to lean on. Place your feet shoulder-width apart, with one foot slightly in front of the other. Slowly push off the stable surface and find your balance.
- Basic Skating: Push off with one foot, gliding forward on the other. Alternate feet to gain momentum. Keep your knees slightly bent and your body leaning slightly forward.
- Stopping: Use the toe stop on the front of one skate. Lift the toe of that skate slightly and press the toe stop firmly onto the ground. Apply pressure gradually to slow down and stop.
Figure 5.1: The skates are suitable for various skating activities, including street skating, rink skating, and cruising.
6. Maintenance
Regular maintenance will extend the life of your APOLLO Roller Skates and ensure optimal performance.
- Cleaning: Wipe down the boots with a damp cloth after each use. For deeper cleaning, use a mild soap solution. Do not submerge skates in water.
- Wheel Rotation: Rotate your wheels periodically to ensure even wear. This can be done by swapping wheels between positions (e.g., front left to back right).
- Bearing Care: Keep bearings clean and lubricated. If wheels do not spin freely, bearings may need cleaning or replacement.
- Brake Stopper: Monitor the wear of the PU brake stopper. Replace it when it becomes significantly worn to maintain effective stopping power.
- Storage: Store skates in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Figure 6.1: Components of the APOLLO Roller Skates, emphasizing German engineering and quality parts.
7. Troubleshooting
Here are some common issues and their solutions:
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels not spinning freely | Dirty or worn bearings; overtightened axle nuts. | Clean or replace bearings. Loosen axle nuts slightly (ensure wheels are still secure). |
| Skates feel unstable | Laces not tight enough; loose trucks. | Re-lace and tighten securely. Tighten kingpin nuts on trucks (do not overtighten). |
| Brake not effective | Worn brake stopper. | Replace the brake stopper. |
| Difficulty adjusting size | Mechanism stuck or dirty. | Clean the adjustment mechanism. Apply a small amount of silicone spray if needed. |
8. Specifications
- Brand: Apollo
- Model: Dancing Queen S / J12-2
- Size: S / J12-2 (Adjustable)
- Color: Dancing Queen
- Wheel Material: Polyurethane
- Sole Material: Nylon
- Closure Type: Lace-Up
- Wheel Size: 54 Millimeters
- Bearing Type: ABEC 7
- Material: Nylon
- Pattern: Striped
- Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 15.16 x 11.26 x 4.45 inches
- Package Weight: 2.47 Kilograms
9. Warranty and Support
APOLLO Roller Skates come with a two-year no-questions-asked replacement warranty. For any questions, concerns, or warranty claims, please contact our customer service team. We are committed to providing the best customer service in the industry.
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