INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT!
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
This booklet explains how to fit
your Karinjo Child Carrier
to you and your child and
contains important
information to keep
your child safe
Karinjo
Child Carrier
Instructions
PAC0540
Cleaning Instruction
Remove loose dirt with a soft brush.
Wipe with clean water and a damp rag - if necessary use a mild detergent.
Allow to dry thoroughly before storing.
Do not use bleach.
Do not dry clean.
Kathmandu Warranty
All Kathmandu products carry a full warranty against defects in materials
and construction. If any of our product(s) are faulty we commit to meeting
our obligations under the Australian Consumer Law (AU) the Consumers
Guarantees Act (NZ) and the Sales of Goods Act (UK)
Made in China
karinjo
CHILD CARRIER
Your Kathmandu
child carrier is
designed to safely
and comfortably
carry a child that
can hold their head
up independently
and is not more than
100cm tall or heavier
than 19kg.
The harness and
the child’s seat and
harness need to be
adjusted to suit each
user to ensure safe
and comfortable use.
Features
- There is a mirror inside the righthand hip fin pocket. This is to aid in
seeing your child when the carrier is
on your back
- Inside the left-hand pocket is a pullout mesh bottle pocket with shock
cord bottle retainer
- Inside the main compartment there
is a removable change pad and two
hanging pockets that can hold a drink
reservoir. There are also two side
mesh pockets for nappies, etc
- Reflective webbing light loop
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CHILD CARRIER
Warnings!
WARNING: Injury may occur if you do not
follow these instructions
WARNING: Do not leave the child
unattended in this carrier
WARNING: Do not use until the child can
sit unaided
WARNING: When the child is in the
carrier, it could be in a position higher
than the carer. Care should therefore be
taken to be aware of hazards; e.g. door
frames, low tree branches etc
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WARNING: When using the carrier the
carer must be aware of the following:
The carer will need to take great care
when leaning or bending forward
This carrier is suitable for use when
undertaking leisure activities, but not for
sports activities
Care should be taken when putting on or
removing the carrier
Your balance may be adversely affected by
your movement and that of your child
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
- The freestanding nature of this carrier is
intended to be used only when putting a child
into or taking them out of the carrier
- The child’s harness in the carrier should be
securely fastened and adjusted in
accordance with the manufacturers
instructions
- Be aware that the child in the carrier may
suffer from the effect of the weather and
temperature before you do
- The child in the carrier can become tired and
it is recommended to make frequent breaks
- Care should be taken to avoid injury to the
child’s feet when the carrier is on or
near the floor
- Carrying a child in the carrier will affect your
balance. Be careful when moving over
uneven or slippery ground
- Both the adult and child harnesses have
contrast-coloured safety stitching at critical
points. Inspect these regularly to ensure the
carrier is safe
- If the carrier becomes damaged, do not
attempt to repair it yourself, return it to a
Kathmandu store
- Please follow these instructions and consult
our in-store pack fitting specialists if you
need further assistance
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CHILD CARRIER
Fitting
ADJUSTING THE ADULT HARNESS
The adult harness on the Kathmandu child
carrier is very easily adjusted to fit different
users. The main adjustment is back length.
Printed Label
Central Webbing
for Shoulder Strap
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Sliding
Buckle
Top
Stabiliser
Straps
- Loosen the top stabiliser straps (Fig 2 )
and shoulder straps, then put the carrier on
your back. Do up the hip belt with the top of
the belt sitting on the top of your hipbones.
Tension the hip belt so it is very snug and
comfortable on your hips.
- Now check the shoulder strap position. The
top of your shoulder should be 5cm above
where the shoulder straps bend away from
the harness back panel (Fig 2 ).
Note: On shorter users this point may be
below the top of the back panel. Adjust the
shoulder strap position using the central grey
webbing found behind the lumbar pad.
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The pad is hinged at the bottom and held in
place with Velcro and a stiffened tongue that
tucks behind the back panel (Fig 1 ).
Note: It may be easier to do this adjustment
the first time wearing the carrier with the
lumbar pad hanging open.
- Once the shoulder straps have been adjusted
to one user, mark the position of the buckle
on the printed label (Fig 1 ). By marking
each users buckle position, the harness can
be quickly re-adjusted to suit each person.
- Now start the final adjustments by tensioning
the hip belt. It should be tightened so it is very
snug on your hips and cannot move around.
Note: If it is not tight enough, too much weight
will be transferred to the shoulder pads. If it is
too tight your circulation may be compromised
and/or uncomfortable on your hipbones.
- Check and tension the hipbelt side adjusters
until the carrier feels stable against your hips.
- Once the hip belt is adjusted the shoulder
pads can be tensioned; stand up straight and
tighten the shoulder straps.
The shoulder straps should be snug and
taking some of the load.
Note: If they are too tight the hip fins will rise
off your hips. If they are too loose the carrier
will not sit against your back.
- Once the shoulder straps are adjusted, move
the sliding buckle (Fig 2 ) on the top of the
shoulder straps until they are on top of your
shoulders. Tension the top stabiliser so the
carrier is drawn against your body.
- The last adjustment is the Sternum Strap (Fig 2 )
Clip the buckle together and adjust the height of the
sternum strap by sliding both sides up or down.
- The sliding buckles that attach the sternum
strap to the shoulder straps have a split in
them. This enables them to be removed and
repositioned in the upper or lower part of the
slide webbing to suit the user. The Sternum
Strap is properly positioned when the strap
crosses your chest just below your collarbones.
Note: Adjustment while in use may be required
to alleviate any soreness.
This adjustment sequence will give the optimum
carrying comfort. To easily swap between users,
loosen the top stabiliser straps and shoulder
straps, then adjust the shoulder strap height as
described above. Use the markings on the label
behind the lumbar pad as your guide. Put the
carrier back on, then re-tension the top stabiliser
straps and shoulder straps to suit.
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ADJUSTING THE CHILD SEAT
AND HARNESS
The child seat and harness need to be
adjusted as your child grows or if another
child uses carrier.
Seat Height
Adjustment
Strap
Always make sure the child seat and harness
are properly adjusted before securing your child
into the carrier. Before putting your child in this
carrier, remember that they must be able to
hold their head up independently, be less than
100cm tall and not be heavier than 19kg.
- With someone else to help stabilise the child
carrier and hold your child, place your child in
the child carrier.
- Start by adjusting the seat height. Release
the seat side straps (Fig 4 ). Adjust the seat
height using the seat height adjustment strap
(Fig 3 ). Pull the strap up through the adjuster
buckle to raise the seat. To lower the seat, pull
the edge of the adjuster buckle away from the
strap to release it. For younger children, the
saddle is set at the correct height when your
child’s is resting against the headrest.
- Once the seat height adjustment is complete,
adjust the shoulder straps. Loosen both
shoulder straps at the quick-release buckles
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Quickrelease
Side
Buckles
on the sides (Fig 4 ). Clip the chest strap
buckle together. Slide the webbing up or down
and adjust the tension on the chest strap until
the shoulder straps are comfortably held over
your child’s shoulders.
Seat Side
Straps
Seat Height
Adjustment
Strap
Note: If the chest strap is set too low and
loose, the straps can fall off their shoulders and
your child can climb out of the harness. If the
strap is set too high and tight, it may cause your
child some discomfort.
- Tighten the shoulder straps at the quick-release
side buckles. The shoulder harness should be
snug to provide a secure fit.
- Last adjustment is the seat side straps (Fig 4 ).
Pull them in to adjust the position of the
padded side fins. Your child’s arms should be
inside the fins.
Care Instructions
- The padded cushions and head rest are all
removable for washing.
- Clean in warm water with a mild detergent. Do
not use bleach.
- Ensure that the cushions are completely dry
before storing the carrier as mildew can develop.
We recommend the pads are placed in a
protective wash bag if going in a machine as the
Velcro patches may damage other clothing.
LOADING AND LIFTING THE CARRIER
Never leave a child in the carrier unattended
as the carrier could fall over if on uneven
ground or if the child moves.
Always load your child with the carrier on flat
level ground or on a floor. Place your foot on
one of the webbing loops on the side of the
carrier base to hold the carrier stable. They are
designed for this purpose.
Either loosen the shoulder straps, or unclip
one or both of the quick-release shoulder
strap buckles. Lift your child into the carrier.
Once your child is seated into the carrier, clip
the chest together and tighten the chest strap
webbing as described earlier. Re-attach and
tighten the shoulder straps snugly.
Never leave a child in the carrier unrestrained.
Once the child is secure adjust the padded
side fin straps so the child is as close as
possible to the back of the wearers harness.
This will bring the load closer to your back
making the loaded carrier more stable on your
back and easier to carry.
back. This can be initially difficult. There are
several ways to make it easier: you can lift the
loaded carrier onto a higher surface such as
bench, table or chair and then turn around and
put the carrier onto your back. Another option
is to crouch beside the carrier and with one
knee on the ground lift the loaded carrier onto
your other knee.
Pivot your torso to get one shoulder (same
side as the knee that has the carrier on it)
under the shoulder strap. Lean forward so
the carrier is on your back and put your other
arm under the other shoulder strap. You can
now stand and secure the hip belt. If there
is someone to help you, the front and rear
carry handles can be used to lift the carrier
up to a comfortable height with the child
sitting in place.
We do not recommend that you lift the loaded
carrier by only one handle to put it on your
back. It may not be stable enough. When the
child is in the carrier, only lift it using both
handles together.
Once the child is loaded and secure and the
side straps adjusted lift the carrier onto your
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SUNSHADE
This carrier has a built-in sun shade inside a
zip pocket behind the child headrest (Fig 5 ).
The shade is fitted to a flexible plastic rod that
twists in a loop to fold it away. Open the zip
and pull the shade out. Untwist the shade,
taking care that it does not flick your child in
the face. Pull the shade tapes forward one
at a time and hook the loops on the ends
over the small plastic hooks situated by the
top stabiliser strap buckles (Fig. 6 ). Use the
small buckles on the edge of the sunshade to
adjust the tension. Folding the shade away is
a reversal of the above procedure. Once again,
be careful not to flick your child in the face.
Care Instructions:
The sunshade is removable for cleaning by
unclipping the two quick-release buckles inside
the shade zip pocket. Hand wash separately
in warm water. Do not wash in a machine and
do not remove the plastic rod. The sunshade is
re-fitted by inserting the rod ends back in the
sleeves in side the zip pocket. The ends of the
sleeves are high-lighted with a contrast colour
to assist this.
Please note that the sunshade will not provide
complete sun protection. Always make sure your
child is well protected from harmful UV rays.
INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT!
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
This booklet explains how to fit
your Karinjo Child Carrier
to you and your child and
contains important
information to keep
your child safe
Karinjo
Child Carrier
Instructions
PAC0540
Cleaning Instruction
Remove loose dirt with a soft brush.
Wipe with clean water and a damp rag - if necessary use a mild detergent.
Allow to dry thoroughly before storing.
Do not use bleach.
Do not dry clean.
Kathmandu Warranty
All Kathmandu products carry a full warranty against defects in materials
and construction. If any of our product(s) are faulty we commit to meeting
our obligations under the Australian Consumer Law (AU) the Consumers
Guarantees Act (NZ) and the Sales of Goods Act (UK)
Made in China