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Cradle Swing
Failure to follow these warnings and
result in serious injury or death from
OWNER’S
MANUAL
Model No. __________
Serial No. __________
Using the Carrier
Using the Crad
!
!
Infants can tip or slide carrier by
Unlike cribs that ha
Dear Customer,
their movements or by pushing off
other objects with their feet. If the
carrier tips over, child can suffocate.
If the carrier is too upright, infant's
head may drop forward and cause
breathing problems.
the cradle has flexib
a result, the cradle m
specially designed t
suffocation. The cra
has a solid base, a
and width, and is les
inch thick in order to
standards. Using a t
different sized mattr
a child’s head to get
mattress and the sid
causing suffocation.
Please fill in the
model and serial
numbers above
from the label
beneath the
motor of your
new swing.
!
DO NOT place carrier near the
edge of surfaces such as tables
or counters. To prevent falls, stay
within arm's reach whenever carrier
is not on floor/ground.
Models 1512 and 1522
!
Always place carrier on a firm and
!
To help prevent su
level surface. Never place carrier on
soft or plush surfaces that may
allow carrier and infant to roll over.
entrapment, USE O
MATTRESS PROVI
GRACO. Never use
mattress or padding
Congratulations on your purchase of a
Graco® swing!
!
Avoid serious injury from falling or
Graco is the recognized leader in the
design and manufacture of quality baby
swings. We believe your new Graco®
swing is a wise choice, promising many
hours of enjoyment for your baby.
sliding out. Always properly secure
the seat belt when child is in the
infant carrier.
!
Discontinue using
if child weighs over
(5.9 kg), can roll ove
up on hands and kn
!
Do not use infant carrier if child
weighs over 25 pounds (11.3 kg)
or becomes too active to swing
properly in the carrier.
Before using your swing, please take a
few minutes to read this Owner’s Manual.
The short time you spend reading these
instructions will help you use your swing
properly.
!
Do not use infant carrier in a
shopping cart.
!
Do not attempt to adjust handle
while infant carrier is on swing.
Please save your Owner’s Manual
for future use.
CARE AND MA
Customer Satisfaction
Our goal is to make every product the best it
can be! We are also committed to supporting our
products after purchase. If you would like to speak
to Graco about your product, please contact our
Customer Service Department at 1-800-345-4109
Our knowledgeable staff will be ready to answer
any questions you may have concerning parts,
use, or maintenance. When you call, please have
the model and serial numbers ready so your
call may be processed quickly and efficiently.
FROM TIME TO TIME CHECK YOUR
parts, torn material or stitching. Replac
Use only Graco® replacement parts.
REMOVABLE CLOTH SEAT COVER
lukewarm water on delicate cycle and
TO CLEAN SWING FRAME, use only
warm water. NO BLEACH.
EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO SUN OR
warping of parts.
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Attaching the Legs
Attaching the Hanger
Hold
tube
vertically
Step 1.
Step 1.
Push oval end of the upper
leg sections firmly onto the
four plastic pegs. Hold tube
vertically while pushing in.
Push leg on completely.
With crossbar of hanger
toward front of the motor unit,
line up holes in hanger brackets
with holes on the sides of motor
unit.
Flattened
side
Plastic
peg
Step 2.
Step 2.
Push the leg tips on the round
ends of the lower leg sections.
(The other end of each lower
leg has a wire.)
Insert screws into both brackets
as shown. Fasten with acorn
nuts using the enclosed hex
wrench. Tighten nuts firmly with
hex wrench and screwdriver.
Step 3.
Round
end
(not oval)
Put the wire end of lower
Installing Batteries
leg sections into the round
end of the upper leg sections.
Push the sections together
while twisting lower leg slightly.
This will ensure a snug fit.
NEVER INSERT OR REMOVE
BATTERIES WITH BABY IN THE SEAT. THEY COULD
FALL ON BABY IF DROPPED!
Step 1.
Step 4.
With baby out of swing, open
the battery compartment by
gently pressing on the lid at the
ridged area and lifting the lid.
CHECK:
Lift swing as shown. If legs are
assembled properly, the legs
will dangle from the motor unit
and not fall off.
Step 2.
Insert four “D” cells. Be sure
the batteries are put in correctly.
(Swing will not run if batteries
are put in backwards.)
IF LEG FALLS:
Holding leg vertically, push
leg firmly up while pushing
the motor unit down.
Step 3.
Snap the lid closed.
Step 5.
Open the swing legs
completely. Snap plastic leg
braces onto outside of legs.
The plastic pins inside the
ends of the braces will fit into
the dimples on the legs.
Using the Cradle
Dimple
Not intended
for use as a night-time bed or
car bed.
REMOVE LAW TAGS FROM
CRADLE MATTRESS AND
QUILTED SHEET BEFORE
USING THIS CRADLE.
It may be necessary to spread
the legs as shown.
Push
Do not use
swing without the leg
braces.
Step 1.
Cover soft side of cradle mattress
with quilted sheet provided.
Push
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Step 2.
Step 8.
Lift top frame of cradle, and
turn handle so that it lines up
with the plastic hinges.
Set the control switch between
the low and medium positions.
Your cradle will swing prop-
erly only in the lower range.
Step 9.
Step 3.
Give cradle a push to start the
swinging motion.
Snap handle and hinges
together to lock. Be sure
handle is locked into the
plastic hinges.
Using the
Infant Carrier
Step 4.
Lift carrier in and out of swing.
On certain models, attach the
outer cradle cover:
Do not adjust
the handle while carrier is
on swing.
!
Place cover over cradle. Wrap
cover around outside of cradle
as shown.
Fasten
Different uses for infant carrier...
!
Pull sides of cover completely
VELCRO® here
around cradle so elastic goes
around bottom of cradle. Fasten
VELCRO® tabs at end of cover
under cradle as shown.
®
!
Cuddler
Carrier
Feeder
Fasten VELCRO strips at side
...or as a Rocker.
of cover under the fold bracket.
If VELCRO® strips are
fastened over the fold bracket,
they will prevent you from
folding the cradle.
Adjusting the Handle
Push down
on center
of handle
To bring infant carrier handle
from resting position into posi-
tion for carrying or swinging,
first set the carrier down.
Then push down on center of
handle, and pull the handle
forward until it clicks into the
locked position.
Step 5.
Put mattress, covered with
sheet, into the cradle. Push it
down all the way into cradle,
making sure it is secure and
level.
Hanger
To return the handle to resting
position, first set the carrier
down. Then push down on
center of handle, and push the
handle backward until it clicks
into place.
Step 6.
Push down
on center
of handle
Place cradle in hanger.
Be sure handle notches
are seated in the hanger.
Notch
It is normal for the handle
to seem loose in the resting
position.
Step 7.
Place your child in the cradle.
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Attaching the Seat Cover
Using the Swing
Step 1.
CHECK that all parts are
securely fastened together
before using the swing.
Hanger
Slide the pocket of the cloth
seat cover over the top of the
seat as shown.
Step 1.
Place carrier in hanger.
Be sure handle notches
are seated in the hanger.
Step 2.
Pull both ends of seat belt
through the slots in the seat
cover.
Notch
Step 2.
Thread both sides of seat belt
through the buckles as shown.
Step 3.
CHECK that the belt is
threaded correctly by pulling
on the seat belt. The belt
should not slip through the
buckle.
Fold cover around bottom
of seat.
Be sure the seat cover at
armrest does not interfere
with tray latching.
Step 3.
Open tray and place baby in
the seat. (If your child is very
small, you may want to use
rolled-up blankets as a prop.)
Using the Tray
Unlatch the tray by squeezing
the two latches under the tray
at the same time, and lift up
tray. Be careful not to let tray
hit your baby when lifting or
closing tray.
Step 4.
Place crotch strap between
child’s legs and snap both side
buckles to the center buckle.
Adjust belt as needed to get a
snug fit around your child.
To latch tray, push down firmly.
Tray must be latched at all
times when baby is in the
swing.
To release, push in on front
of buckle.
Adjusting the Stand
To change recline of the carrier,
squeeze the adjustment wire
and move to desired position.
Step 5.
Close the tray. CHECK that
tray is latched by pulling up
on the tray.
To adjust for rocking, move the
adjustment wire to the highest
position.
Do not
change seat recline with
baby in infant carrier.
Do not depend on the tray or seat belt
alone to hold your baby. Always secure your baby with
both the seat belt and tray when your child is in the
swing.
Be aware that infant move-
ment or rocking may cause
the infant carrier to move on
a table.
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Step 6.
FOR SAFE BATTERY USE:
Adjust the control switch to
medium setting.
Do not remove or insert the batteries with
baby in swing. The batteries could fall on
baby if dropped.
•
For a lower speed, push the
• control switch toward “low.”
Keep the batteries out of children’s reach.
•
For a higher speed, push the
Any battery may leak battery acid if mixed with
a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly
(put in backwards) or if all batteries are not
replaced or recharged at the same time.
• control switch toward “high.”
Step 7.
Any battery may leak battery acid or explode
if disposed of in fire or an attempt is made to
charge a battery not intended to be recharged.
Never recharge a battery of one type in a
recharger made for a battery of another type.
Give the seat a push to start the swing.
Observe the swinging motion for a minute. It takes time for
your swing to adjust to a new setting.
A small, quiet baby will swing higher on each setting than a
larger, more active baby.
Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaky
batteries can cause skin burns or other per-
sonal injury. When discarding batteries, be
sure to dispose of them in the proper manner,
according to your state and local regulations.
Indicator Light-
ON/OFF light comes on
when swing is turned on.
Always remove batteries if the swing is not going to be used
for a month or more. Batteries left in the unit may leak and
cause damage.
Recommended Type Batteries–Size D
Seat may be stopped any time motor is running without
damaging motor. Push swing to start.
!
Rechargeables–Use and recharge according to
!
manufacturer’s instructions.
!
Disposables–Alkaline.
NEVER mix battery types.
If your swing motor stops operating by itself, protective
device may have been activated. Turn off motor, wait three
minutes, then restart swing
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Change batteries when swing ceases to operate satisfactorily.
Trouble Shooting the Battery Powered Swing
Problem: Possible Reasons for Problem:
Swing
won't
operate
1. No batteries in swing.
2. Batteries dead.
3. Speed setting too low.
4. Batteries in backwards—check “+” and “-”.
5. Corrosion on battery terminals. Rotate batteries in
place against terminals, or clean with sandpaper
or steel wool if corrosion is severe.
6. Baby leaning too far forward.
7. Baby grabbing swing legs. (Discontinue use.)
8. Seat not pushed high enough for a good start.
9. Protective device activated. (Turn off motor, wait
3 minutes, then restart swing.)
Seat
1. Control setting too low.
doesn't
swing
very
2. Blanket hanging down, causing increased wind
resistance.
3. Batteries too weak.
high
4. Baby leaning too far forward.
5. Baby too heavy or too active. (Discontinue use.)
6. Soft carpet (swings higher on hard floors).
If you still have problems, call our toll-free
number, 1-800-345-4109.
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Replacement Parts
Instructions for ordering swing parts:
Complete form below. Your swing model number MUST
be included on the form to ensure proper replacement
parts. Your model number can be found on a
sticker beneath the swing motor. Payment must
accompany your order.
Parts List:
Price:**
Motor unit.......................... $25.00
Infant carrier...................... $30.00
Plastic hanger assembly... $ 7.00
Cloth seat cover................ $14.00
Seat belt with buckle......... $ 7.00
Plastic leg brace................ $ 5.00 (each)
Upper leg section.............. $ 7.00 (each)
Lower leg section.............. $ 7.00 (each)
Leg tips (set of four).......... $ 5.00
Cradle................................ $25.00
Cradle cover*.................... $15.00
* Only on certain models.
** Prices subject to change without notice.
IF YOU NEED HELP
If you have any questions or if you need any part
not listed, please call toll-free:
1-800-345-4109
Return the form below with payment to:
GRACO CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS INC.
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 100, MAIN STREET
ELVERSON, PA 19520
Model Number SHIP TO:
(Must be filled in)
Name
Motor unit
Infant carrier
Plastic hanger assy.
Cloth cover
Address
Seat belt with buckle
Plastic leg brace
Upper leg section
Lower leg section
Leg tips
City, State, Zip
(
)
Telephone
Cradle
Cradle cover
Check enclosed
(payable to Graco Children’s
Products Inc.)
Charge to credit card:
Visa
MasterCard
Discover
Total:
Shipping
& handling:
$5.00
Account #:
6% sales tax
(PA only):
Expiration date:
Signature:
Total amount
due:
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