Baby Trend TJ30 Stroller - Instruction Manual
Warranty Information
DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE STORE. PLEASE CONTACT BABY TREND FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS, SERVICE AND REPAIR.
The Baby Trend® warranty covers workmanship defects within the first 180 days of purchase. Any product subjected to misuse, abuse, abnormal use, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly, negligence, environmental exposure, alteration, or accident, or with an altered/removed serial number, invalidates all claims against the manufacturer. Damage to property during installation is the end user's sole responsibility.
Contact Customer Service at 1 (800) 328-7363, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (PST). Return Authorizations are required. Warranty valid only in North America.
Parts Identification
Before assembly, verify you have all the parts for this model:
- Stroller Frame
- Canopy
- Axel Nuts
- Bumper Bar
- Cup Holder
- Retainer Plate
- Front Wheel
- Rear Wheels
- Infant Car Seat (refer to car seat manual for base type and instructions)
- Base
*Wheel styles may vary.
Important Safety Warnings
WARNING: Please follow all instructions to ensure your child's safety. Keep these instructions for future reference.
WARNING: Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. Avoid injury from falling or sliding out. Always use the safety harness and ensure the child is properly positioned.
WARNING: Never leave children unattended.
WARNING: The wheel can detach and cause tip-over. Pull on the wheel to ensure it is securely attached.
WARNING: Exercise care when folding and unfolding the stroller to prevent finger entrapment.
CAUTION: This stroller is designed for one child only. Use with more than one child may cause imbalance and injury.
Accessory items like bags may change stroller balance and create hazardous conditions.
Always lock the front swivel wheel in the STRAIGHT position before placing or removing your child, and when walking fast or jogging.
Maximum weight limits: Basket: 5 lbs (2.26 kg); Child tray/Parent tray: 3 lbs (1.36 kg). Exceeding weight limits may cause hazardous instability.
Ensure the stroller is fully erect and latched open before allowing children near it.
Do not use with children weighing over 50 lbs (22.67 kg) or taller than 42 inches (106.7 cm) to prevent excessive wear and potential instability.
NEVER use on stairways or escalators.
NEVER use with roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, or bicycles.
Recommended for children at least 6 months old for jogging. Consult a healthcare provider before jogging with your child.
NEVER allow the stroller to be used as a toy.
Cleaning: Use mild household soap or detergent with warm water on a sponge or clean cloth.
Regularly check for loose screws, worn parts, torn material, or stitching. Replace or repair parts as needed.
Discontinue use if the stroller malfunctions or becomes damaged. Contact Customer Service for repair or replacement parts.
Assembly Instructions
IMPORTANT: Follow these instructions carefully for safe operation. Keep for future reference.
IMPORTANT: Before assembly and each use, inspect for damaged hardware, loose joints, missing parts, or sharp edges. NEVER use if parts are missing or broken.
IMPORTANT: Adult assembly is required.
Front Wheel Installation
Remove stroller from box. Front and rear wheels MUST be installed prior to use.
1. Unlock the release lever (refer to Figure 1a) and unfold the stroller frame by pulling upward on the handle until it locks (refer to Figure 1b).
2. Slide the front wheel onto the front fork (refer to Figure 2).
3. Slide the retainer plate onto the front wheel. Ensure the raised lip points toward the fork and insert into the fork slot. Align the retainer plate tab with the slot before tightening the wheel (refer to Figure 3).
4. With the wheel in place, tighten the axle nuts with a standard wrench. Tighten until significant resistance is felt and the wheel is held securely (refer to Figure 4).
Rear Wheel Installation
5. Rest the stroller upside down on its handle.
Press the rear wheel posts into the rear frame hub until they click into place (refer to Figure 5). NOTE: Pull on the rear wheel to ensure it is securely attached.
Tires
6. Check tire pressure before use. DO NOT INFLATE above the maximum recommended pressure indicated on the tire sidewall. Over-inflation can cause tire blowout and serious injury. Use only a hand pump; DO NOT use an air compressor.
Component Installation
Cup Holder
WARNING: To avoid burns, never put hot liquids in the cup holder. To prevent tipping, do not place more than 1 lb (0.45kg) in the cup holder.
7. To attach the cup holder: Slide the clip over the Cup Holder Tab on the Handle Bar. Push until firmly in place (refer to Figure 7).
Canopy
8. To attach the canopy: Align male fittings on the canopy with slots on the armrest and push down until snapped into place (refer to Figure 8a). Align and join all hook fasteners (refer to Figure 8b).
To open: Push forward on the front edge of the canopy while holding the rear in place (refer to Figure 8c).
To fold: Pull backward on the front edge (refer to Figure 8c).
To remove: Press the snap button on the side of the armrest and pull to release the fitting from the slot. Repeat for the other side (refer to Figure 8a).
Seatback Positioning
9. To recline the seat: Loosen the strap through the buckle and adjust to the desired position (refer to Figure 9a). To move to a more upright position, press upward on the seat back with one hand while pulling the strap with the other (refer to Figure 9b). NOTE: The upright position is for children at least 6 months old. Always readjust the safety harness when repositioning the seatback.
Bumper Bar
WARNING: Do not use the bumper bar to carry the seat with a child inside. It is not a carrying handle.
10. Attach the bumper bar by aligning anchors with the seat slots. Push until it locks into place (refer to Figure 10a). NOTE: The bumper bar must be securely attached before use.
To detach: Press the release buttons on the bottom of the bar and pull it out of the anchor (refer to Figure 10b).
Safety Guidelines
Brakes
WARNING: Always set brakes when the stroller is not being pushed to prevent it from rolling away. NEVER leave unattended on a hill or incline.
11. To engage brakes, apply downward pressure to the brake levers on the rear axle. You may need to move the stroller forward or backward to engage the brake (refer to Figure 11). Check that the stroller does not move once brakes are applied. To release, gently lift the brake levers.
Front Wheel Lock
WARNING: Always lock the front swivel wheel in the STRAIGHT position before placing or removing your child, and when walking fast or jogging.
FALL HAZARD: To prevent tipping over, LOCK the front wheel from swiveling before running, jogging, or walking fast.
12. The front wheel has a swivel locking device that can lock the wheel in the front or back position (refer to Figure 12a).
Push the lever upward to engage the locks and downward to disengage (refer to Figure 12b).
Securing the Child
WARNING: Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use the safety harness.
STRANGULATION HAZARD: Children can strangle in loose straps. Never leave a child in the seat when straps are loose or undone.
13. The 5-point harness shoulder straps have 3 attachment positions. Select the position that places the shoulder strap level with, or below, the child's shoulder (refer to Figure 13a).
To adjust harness height: Unhook the shoulder strap from the crotch buckle. Feed the strap through the harness slots (accessible from the rear of the seat under the fabric). Feed through the appropriate slot and reattach to the crotch buckle.
Carefully place the child in the seat. Bring the safety harness around the child's waist and over the shoulders. Place the crotch strap between the child's legs. Insert the male ends of the shoulder/waist belts into the crotch buckle. Tighten the harness to be snug around the child's waist and over the shoulders (refer to Figure 13b).
Releasing the Child
14. TYPE 1 Buckle: Push the button on the center clasp; the two harness buckles will pop free (refer to Figure 14).
15. TYPE 2 Buckle: Apply pressure to both sides of each male clip until it releases (refer to Figure 15).
Jogging with Your Stroller
WARNING: Never jog or run with a newborn in the car seat position. Use for strolling only.
DANGER OF STRANGULATION: Children have been strangled by straps wrapped around their necks. Remove straps when not in use and store them in the stroller's storage pocket. Keep the stroller carrier strap out of children's reach.
When jogging with your child, use the following safety features:
16. LOCK THE FRONT SWIVEL WHEEL IN STRAIGHT POSITION (See Step 12).
SAFETY WRIST STRAP: Always connect the safety strap to your wrist when jogging. This strap will prevent the stroller from rolling away if you trip (refer to Figure 16a). The strap must remain connected to the rear lower frame cross member at all times. This prevents the stroller from tipping backward if you fall. The strap includes a hook-and-loop attachment for storage on the left side of the stroller when not in use (refer to Figure 16b).
Infant Car Seat Attachment
WARNING: Never jog or run with a newborn in the car seat position. Use for strolling only.
WARNING: Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out; always use the Infant Car Seat harness.
17. Adjust the seatback to the most upright position: press upward with one hand while pulling the strap through the buckle with the other (refer to Figure 17a).
Turn the car seat Support Tabs on the stroller frame (refer to Figure 17b). NOTE: Support Tabs are only for the infant car seat.
Position the infant car seat facing the rear of the stroller. Ensure the car seat base hooks lock onto the bumper bar (refer to Figure 17c). NOTE: Verify the bumper bar is firmly attached to the car seat and stroller.
Strap both short clips over the infant car seat, through both seat belt slots (refer to Figure 17d). NOTE: Ensure both short clips are tightly fastened to the infant car seat before use.
To Remove Infant Car Seat
18. To remove the Infant Car Seat, unstrap the short clips from each belt slot. Squeeze the release handle at the foot-end of the seat and carefully lift the seat upward (refer to Figure 18). NOTE: Raise the support tabs when the car seat is not in use.
Folding and Unfolding the Stroller
To Fold Stroller
WARNING: Exercise care to avoid pinching fingers when folding and unfolding.
CAUTION: Do not allow children near the stroller while folding.
19. Close the canopy (as described in Step 8). Place the seat in the furthest recline position (Step 9).
Fold the stroller by pulling both release triggers (refer to Figure 19a). Press the stroller handle downward until completely folded. Lock the release lever on the right side (refer to Figure 19b).
To Unfold Stroller
CAUTION: Do not allow children near the stroller while unfolding.
20. Unlock the release lever (refer to Figure 20a). Unfold the stroller frame by pulling backward on the handle until the frame locks (refer to Figure 20b).
Maintenance and Care
Testing for Proper Wheel Installation
WARNING: ALWAYS check the double nut locking system before each use to ensure the front wheel is securely fastened.
21. Lift the front wheel off the ground and strike the top of the tire sharply (refer to Figure 21). The wheel should not be loose or detach.
If you experience abnormal front wheel wobble, you may need to adjust the front wheel housing nut.
22. Remove the footrest to access the nut. Use a standard wrench to tighten the nut (refer to Figure 22). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN, as this can damage the wheel housing.
Fender Adjustment/Replacement
23. Align the front fender and press it onto the front frame assembly (refer to Figure 23a).
Insert the 4 screws through the front frame assembly into the plastic tubes of the fender. Tighten screws until snug (refer to Figure 23b). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Seat Pad Cleaning
To clean the seat pad, use only mild household soap or detergent and warm water on a sponge or clean cloth.
Other Checks
Regularly check your stroller for loose screws, worn parts, torn material, or stitching. Replace or repair parts as needed.
