Baby Trend Falcon Jogger JG35A Instruction Manual
This manual provides essential information for the safe assembly, operation, and maintenance of your Baby Trend Falcon Jogger.
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. Damage to property during installation is the end user's sole responsibility. Contact Customer Service at 1 (800) 328-7363 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm PST. Return Authorizations are required. Warranty valid only in North America.
Important Safety Information
⚠ WARNING: Please follow all instructions to ensure your child's safety. Keep these instructions for future reference.
⚠ WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death. Avoid serious 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 the Jogger/Stroller to tip over. Pull on the wheel to assure it is securely attached.
CAUTION: This stroller is designed for one child only. Use with more than one child may cause imbalance and injury.
Purses, shopping bags, parcels, diaper bags, or accessory items may change the stroller's balance, causing hazardous unstable 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 capacity: Basket 5 lbs (2.26 kg), child tray 1 lb (0.45 kg), parent organizer 2 lbs (0.91 kg). Excessive weight 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), as this may cause excessive wear and stress, leading to instability.
NEVER use on stairways or escalators.
NEVER use with roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, or bicycles.
For jogging, the child occupant should be at least 6 months old. Consult your healthcare provider regarding the use of a jogging stroller for your child.
NEVER allow the stroller to be used as a toy.
Cleaning: Use only mild household soap or detergent and warm water on a sponge or clean cloth.
Maintenance Checks: Regularly check for loose screws, worn parts, torn material, or stitching. Replace or repair parts as needed.
Discontinue use if the stroller malfunctions or is damaged. Contact Customer Service for repair or replacement parts.
IMPORTANT! Inspect this product for damaged hardware, loose joints, missing parts, or sharp edges before assembly and each use. NEVER use if any parts are missing or broken.
IMPORTANT! Adult assembly is required.
Parts Identification
Verify you have all parts before assembly:
- Stroller Frame
- Bumper Bar
- Canopy
- Axel Nuts
- Soft Parent Organizer
- Child's Tray
- Retainer Plate
- Front Wheel
- Rear Wheels
Note: Wheel styles may vary.
Assembly Instructions
Remove stroller from box. The front and rear wheels MUST be installed prior to use.
Opening the Stroller
- Unlock the release lever [Figure 1a] and unfold the stroller frame by pulling upward on the stroller handle until the frame locks [Figure 1b].
- To attach the front wheel, refer to the "Reattaching Front Wheel" section on Page 18.
Installing Rear Wheels
- Rest the stroller upside down on the handle.
- Press the rear wheel posts into the rear frame hub until they click into place [Figure 2]. NOTE: Pull on the rear wheel to ensure it is securely attached.
Tires
- Tires are shipped un-inflated. Inflate tires regularly to 20-25 p.s.i. using a bicycle style hand air pump [Figure 3]. (Pump not included)
Soft Parent Organizer
⚠ WARNING: Do not place hot liquids or more than 2 lb. (0.91kg) in the parent tray. Serious burns or unstable conditions can result.
- Strap the Soft Parent Organizer: Use the hook and loop to hang it onto the stroller handle. Follow illustrations 1-3 [Figure 4]. Fasten tightly.
Seatback Positioning
- To recline the seat: Loosen the strap through the buckle and adjust to the desired recline position [Figure 5a].
- To move the seat to a more upright position: Press upward on the seat back with one hand while pulling the strap through the buckle with the other [Figure 5b]. NOTE: The upright position should only be used for children at least 6 months old. Always readjust the safety harness, including shoulder belts, when repositioning the seatback.
Canopy
- To attach the canopy: Align the male fittings on the canopy with the slots on the armrest and push downward until snapped into place [Figure 6a]. Align and join all hook fasteners [Figure 6b].
- To open the canopy: Push forward on the front edge while holding the rear of the canopy in place [Figure 6c].
- To fold the canopy: Pull backward on the front edge [Figure 6c].
- To remove the canopy: Press the snap button on the side of the armrest, in the center of the lock part, and pull to release the fitting from the slot. Repeat for the other side [Figure 6a].
Bumper Bar
⚠ WARNING: Do not use the bumper bar to carry the seat with a child inside. The bumper bar is not a carrying handle and is not designed to hold the child in the seat.
⚠ WARNING: The child must be secured in the seat at all times by the 5-point restraining system.
- Attach the bumper bar by lining up anchors with the slots on the seat. Push until it locks into place [Figure 7a]. NOTE: The bumper bar must be securely attached before use.
- To detach the bumper bar, press the release buttons on the bar and pull it out of the anchor [Figure 7b].
Child Tray
⚠ WARNING: Do not place hot liquids or more than 1 lb. in the child tray. Serious burns or unstable conditions could result.
⚠ WARNING: Exercise care when attaching and removing the child tray to prevent finger entrapment.
- To attach the child tray: The tray has three positions. Align the tray with a position and push down onto the bumper bar [Figure 8a]. Push until firmly in place. NOTE: Ensure the tray locks into one of the three positions before use.
- To remove the child tray: Push the tray tab outward and pull up [Figure 8b].
Brakes
⚠ WARNING: Always set brakes when the stroller is not being pushed to prevent it from rolling away. NEVER leave the stroller unattended on a hill or incline.
- To engage brakes: Apply downward pressure to the right and left brake levers on the rear axle. The stroller may require slight forward or rearward movement to engage the brake [Figure 9]. Verify 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.
- The front swivel wheel has a locking device that can lock the wheel in the front or back position [Figure 10a].
- To engage the lock: Push the lever upward. To disengage the lock: Push the lever downward [Figure 10b].
Safety
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 with loose or undone straps.
The 5-point harness shoulder straps have 3 adjustment positions. Select the position that places the shoulder strap level with, or below, the child's shoulder [Figure 11a]. To adjust harness height, unhook the shoulder strap from the crotch buckle and feed it through the appropriate harness spread slots located on the rear of the seat.
Carefully place the child in the stroller seat. Bring the safety harness around the child's waist and over their shoulders. Place the crotch strap between the child's legs. Insert the male end of each shoulder/waist belt into the crotch buckle. Tighten the harness to be snug around the child's waist and over their shoulders [Figure 11b].
Releasing the Child
- Type 1 Buckle: To release, push the button on the center clasp; the two harness buckles will pop free [Figure 12].
- Type 2 Buckle: To release, apply pressure to both sides of each male clip until it is released [Figure 13].
Jogging with Your Stroller
⚠ WARNING: Never jog or run with your newborn in the car seat position. Use for strolling only.
☞ STRANGULATION HAZARD! Children have strangled when straps wrapped around their neck. 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 these safety features:
- LOCK THE FRONT SWIVEL WHEEL IN STRAIGHT POSITION (Refer to Step 10).
- SAFETY WRIST STRAP: Always attach the safety strap to your wrist when jogging. This strap will prevent the stroller from rolling away if you trip [Figure 14a]. The safety strap must remain connected to the rear lower frame cross member at all times. This location helps prevent the stroller from tipping backward if you fall. The strap includes a hook and loop for storage on the left side of the stroller when not in use [Figure 14b].
Infant Car Seat Attachment
⚠ WARNING: Never jog or run with your 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.
- Position the jogger seat in a full recline [Figure 15a].
- Turn the car seat support tabs on the stroller frame [Figure 15b]. NOTE: Car seat support tabs are only used for the infant car seat.
- Position the infant car seat facing the rear of the stroller, and lock the car seat base hooks onto the bumper bar [Figure 15c]. NOTE: Ensure the bumper bar is securely attached to the car seat and stroller.
- Strap both short clips over the infant car seat, through both seat belt slots [Figure 15d]. NOTE: Ensure both short clips are tightly fastened to the infant car seat before use.
- Place the seat back in the most upright position, pressing upward with one hand while pulling the strap through the buckle with the other [Figure 15e].
To Remove Infant Car Seat:
- Unstrap the short clips from each belt slot. Squeeze the release handle at the bottom of the seat and carefully lift the seat upward [Figure 16]. NOTE: Raise the support tabs when the car seat is not in use.
Folding and Unfolding
Folding the Stroller
⚠ WARNING: Be careful when folding and unfolding to prevent finger entrapment.
CAUTION: Do not allow children near the stroller while folding.
- Close the canopy as described in the Canopy section (Step 6). Place the seat in the furthest recline position (Step 5).
- Fold the stroller by pulling both release triggers [Figure 17a]. Push the handle downward until the stroller is completely folded. Lock the release lever on the right side of the stroller [Figure 17b].
Unfolding the Stroller
CAUTION: Do not allow children near the stroller while unfolding.
- Unlock the release lever [Figure 18a]. Unfold the stroller frame by pulling backward on the stroller handle until the frame locks [Figure 18b].
Care and Maintenance
Testing for Proper Wheel Installation
⚠ WARNING: ALWAYS check the double nut locking system before each use to ensure the front wheel is securely fastened to the frame.
- Lift the front wheel off the ground and strike the top of the tire firmly [Figure 19]. The wheel should not be loose or come off. If you experience front wheel wobble, you may need to adjust the front wheel housing nut.
Fender Maintenance
If adjustment or replacement is necessary:
- To remove the front fender: Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2 screws under the frame [Figure 20a, 20b].
- Remove the footrest to access the nut. Use a standard crescent wrench to tighten the nut [Figure 21]. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN, as this can damage the wheel housing.
- To reinstall the fender: Insert the 2 screws through the front frame assembly into the front fender's plastic tubes. Tighten screws until snug [Figure 20b]. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Reattaching the Front Wheel
- Slide the front wheel onto the front fork [Figure 23].
- Slide the retainer plate onto the front wheel. Ensure the raised lip points toward the fork and insert it into the fork slot. Align the retainer plate tab with the slot before tightening the wheel [Figure 24].
- With the wheel in place, install the axle nuts and tighten with a standard wrench until the wheel is held firmly [Figure 25].
Seat Pad
To clean the seat pad, use only mild household soap or detergent and warm water on a sponge or clean cloth.
Other Maintenance
Regularly check your stroller for loose screws, worn parts, torn material, or stitching. Replace or repair parts as needed.
