Graco Baby Swing DM17CS User Manual

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Open Top Swing  
OWNER’S  
MANUAL  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
Dear Customer,  
Please fill in the model  
and serial numbers  
above from the label  
inside the battery  
compartment of  
your new swing.  
Never leave child unattended.  
Always keep your child in view.  
Model Nos. 1434, 1435, & 1444  
Congratulations on your purchase of a  
Graco® swing!  
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.  
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.  
Strings can cause strangulation.  
STRANGULATIO  
DO NOT place sw  
location where th  
such as window b  
drapes, phone co  
DO NOT place items with a string  
around your child’s neck, such  
as hood strings or pacifier cords.  
DO NOT suspend strings over the  
swing or attach strings to toys.  
Please save your Owner’s Manual  
for future use.  
THIS PRODUCT REQUIRES ADULT ASSEMBLY.  
Customer Satisfaction  
FOLLOW ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.  
If you experience any difficulties, please contact the  
Customer Service Department.  
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.  
DO NOT USE SWING without the seat cover.  
DISCONTINUE USING YOUR SWING should it become  
damaged or broken.  
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Step 2.  
Attaching the Legs  
Begin by inserting a screw all  
the way into the small hole on  
one foot. Position the foot as  
shown at right, so the text and  
viewing hole are not on the  
short side of tube near the  
wire end. Then use viewing  
hole to line up the end of the  
screw with the hole in the tube.  
Tighten the screw securely.  
Repeat above steps for the  
other feet.  
Step 1.  
The four legs have a double  
button at one end and a single  
button beneath it.  
Wire  
end  
Hub  
Double  
button  
With the hub sides facing up,  
place the motor housing and  
pivot housing on the floor.  
Position legs so their single  
buttons also face up.  
Short side  
of tube  
Single  
button  
Text and  
viewing hole  
Insert legs into the motor  
housing and pivot housing as  
shown. The double buttons  
must fit into the channels  
inside the housings.  
CHECK that feet are secure  
by wiggling the feet.  
Channels  
PUSH  
Step 3.  
Push a plastic tip onto all four  
of the feet. Tap leg tips on  
the floor to be sure they are  
completely on.  
Button  
in hole  
Step 2.  
Notch  
Push each leg in until the  
double button snaps into  
the hole at the end of the  
channel. Then swing the  
legs outward until the single  
button snaps into its notch,  
as shown.  
The hole in the plastic tip  
permits future tightening of the  
screw if needed.  
Attaching the Base Tubes  
CHECK that the legs are properly attached by  
Step 1.  
Bracket hole  
points toward  
rear of swing  
twisting them in the housings. They should resist  
twisting. If a leg twists and buttons come out of  
their holes, insert leg into the housing again. Be  
sure to align BOTH double buttons with BOTH sets  
of channels inside the housings.  
Push the legs firmly onto  
the rear base tube  
exactly as shown.  
Attaching the Feet  
Step 1.  
Switch  
side of  
motor  
Identify the front and rear base tubes from pictures  
below. The feet to use with each tube can be identified  
by the text “FRONT BOTTOM” or “REAR BOTTOM”  
printed on them.  
PUSH  
housing  
Step 2.  
Motor  
housing  
(switch  
side)  
Push the other two legs onto  
the front base tube.  
Front base  
tube  
CHECK that all tubes are  
securely attached.  
Front foot  
Straight rear  
base tube  
CHECK that the parts of the  
frame are assembled in the  
positions shown.  
Rear base  
tube  
PUSH  
Bent front base tube  
Rear foot  
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Attaching the Hanger Tubes and Seat  
Attaching the Back Brace  
Working behind the  
seat, snap the four  
pins in the ends of the  
plastic back brace into  
the holes in the hanger  
tubes. The word  
Step 1.  
Move seat back fully forward  
onto seat armrests.  
“REAR” should be  
facing you.  
The seat back must overlap  
the armrests.  
Slide adjustment wire  
through openings in  
seat back, then insert  
ends into back brace  
holes as shown.  
Seat back  
Armrest  
Be sure the back  
brace is securely  
attached by pulling  
on it.  
Attaching the Tray  
Step 2.  
Place one hand on the armrest and slide the tray onto  
the hanger tube with other hand. Push sleeve of tray all  
the way into the armrest of the seat until you hear it  
snap.  
Slide hanger tubes into  
armrests of seat as shown.  
Step 3.  
Sleeve on tray must snap completely into the  
armrest.  
Insert two pin screws  
through seat armrests  
into the holes in the  
hanger tubes and  
tighten securely.  
Pull firmly on tray to be sure it is securely attached.  
Step 4.  
Insert the hanger tubes  
into the hubs as shown.  
Metal buttons should  
pop out and lock upon  
full insertion.  
CHECK that the hang-  
er tubes are secure in  
hubs by pulling firmly  
on them.  
Push sleeve  
all the way  
into armrest  
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Toy Mounting System  
Attaching the Seat Cover  
Your swing has a toy mounting system in the tray. This  
swing model does not come equipped with toys. If you  
would like to order toys, please see the enclosed leaflet  
for information. Please insert the two plastic covers as  
described below to fill the holes in the tray.  
Step 1.  
Slide the pocket of the seat  
cover over the top of the seat  
as shown.  
To Install Covers  
Step 2.  
Pull the crotch strap and both  
ends of the seat belt through  
the slots in the seat cover.  
To insert a cover into the tray of your  
swing, first push one side into a notch,  
then push in the other side.  
Step 3.  
Attaching the Seat Belt  
Push the elastic loop through  
the hole on one side of seat.  
Step 1.  
Thread one end of the seat  
belt through the belt retainer  
as shown.  
Step 4.  
Fold cover around bottom of  
seat. Then fasten the hook into  
the elastic loop on one side as  
shown. Repeat on other side.  
Step 2.  
Thread both ends of seat belt  
through the buckles as shown.  
CAUTION: Be sure the seat  
cover at armrest does not  
interfere with tray latching.  
CHECK that the belt is threaded  
correctly by pulling on the seat  
belt. The belt should not slip  
through the buckle.  
Using the Tray  
If tray does not latch, check back brace to be sure the word  
“REAR” is away from the seat.  
To release, push in on front of  
buckle.  
Step 1.  
Unlatch the tray by squeezing  
the two latches under the tray  
at the same time, and lift up.  
Be careful not to let the tray  
hit your baby when lifting or  
closing the tray.  
Step 2.  
To latch tray, push it down  
firmly.  
Tray must be latched at all times when  
baby is in swing. Pull up on tray to be sure it is latched.  
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To Use Head Supports  
(on certain models)  
Starting the Swing  
CHECK that all parts are securely fastened together  
before using the swing.  
To provide head support for a  
smaller child, insert the two head  
support pads into the pockets  
located in the back of the cloth  
seat pad.  
Step 1.  
Open tray and seat belt. Place baby in the seat.  
(If your child is very small, you may want to use  
rolled-up blankets as a prop.)  
Back of cloth seat pad  
Step 2.  
Reclining Back—  
Four Positions  
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.  
Pull adjustment wire upward  
and pull seat backward to  
recline seat. Extra pressure is  
required to go from the third  
position to full recline.  
Step 3.  
Close the tray. CHECK that  
the tray is latched by pulling  
up on the tray.  
For upright position, simply lift  
back of seat forward.  
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 baby is in  
the swing.  
Installing the Batteries  
Step 4.  
Step 1.  
To start swing, push the desired  
speed button and give the  
swing a gentle push.  
With baby out of swing, open  
the battery compartment lid by  
inserting a coin (penny, nickel  
or dime) into the coin slot. After  
the lid pops open, swing it  
down and remove it.  
Coin  
slot  
Push “1” for the lowest ride.  
Push “2” for medium ride.  
Push “3” for the highest ride.  
Observe the swinging motion for a minute. It takes time  
for the swing to adjust to a setting. Change setting as  
needed.  
Step 2.  
Insert four “D” cells. CHECK  
that the batteries are put in  
correctly. Your swing will not  
run if the batteries are put in  
backwards.  
A small, quiet baby will swing higher on each setting  
than a larger, more active baby.  
Step 5.  
To turn swing off:  
Step 3.  
On models without music, push  
the OFF button.  
To replace lid, put the two  
tabs of the lid into the two  
slots in the bottom of the motor  
housing. Swing lid up, and  
press it into place until you  
hear the latch click.  
OR  
On models with music, push  
the active speed button.  
Indicator light will go off and  
swing will stop.  
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To Use Music (on certain models)  
FOR SAFE BATTERY USE:  
If you want music for your baby, push the music button  
until desired volume is reached:  
Keep the batteries out of children’s reach.  
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.  
Push once for high volume.  
Push a second time for  
medium volume.  
Push a third time for low  
volume.  
Push a fourth time to turn  
music off.  
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 cell of one type in a  
recharger made for a cell of another type.  
The music control is independent of the speed setting.  
You can have any combination of speed and music  
settings.  
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.  
To Fold Swing Frame  
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.  
Step 1.  
Press in the front buttons at  
base of motor housing and  
pivot housing as shown.  
Recommended Type Batteries–Size D  
!
Rechargeables–Use and recharge according to  
!
manufacturer’s instructions.  
!
Disposables–Alkaline.  
!
NEVER mix battery types.  
Operation: 3 speed settings:  
1
2
3
Low  
Medium  
High  
Indicator lights blink on and off when batteries are becoming weak.  
Change batteries when swing ceases to operate satisfactorily.  
Step 2.  
Push swing legs together.  
Do not allow a child to play  
with the folded unit.  
Caring for Your Battery Powered Swing  
Problem: Possible Reasons for Problem:  
To open the swing, pull out  
the legs gently and evenly. The  
buttons will snap back  
into place.  
Swing  
won't  
operate  
1. No batteries in swing.  
2. Batteries dead.  
3. Speed setting too low.  
Check to ensure that the  
frame is secure.  
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.  
Indicator Light-  
Red light comes on  
when swing is turned on.  
9. Protective device activated. (Turn off motor, wait  
3 minutes, then restart swing.)  
1. Control setting too low.  
Seat  
doesn't  
swing  
very  
Your seat may be stopped at any time the motor is  
running without damaging the motor. Push swing  
to restart.  
2. Blanket hanging down, causing increased wind  
resistance.  
3. Batteries too weak.  
high  
4. Baby leaning too far forward.  
If your swing motor stops operating by itself, a  
protective device may have been activated. Turn  
off motor, wait three minutes, then restart swing.  
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:*  
Plastic seat .................... $20.00  
with strap & buckle  
Cloth seat cover ............ $14.00  
Hanger tube (each) ....... $13.00  
Seat belt ........................ $15.00  
Tray ............................... $12.00  
Adjustment wire ............. $17.00  
Back brace .................... $17.00  
Hardware ...................... $15.00  
Motor housing ............... $25.00  
Pivot housing ................. $10.00  
Large front foot (2) ........ $15.00  
Small rear foot (2) ......... $15.00  
Front base tube ............. $17.00  
Rear base tube .............. $10.00  
Leg (each) ..................... $17.00  
* 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  
Plastic seat  
with strap & buckle  
Cloth seat cover  
Hanger tube  
Seat belt  
Tray  
Adjustment wire  
Back brace  
Address  
City, State, Zip  
(
)
Telephone  
Hardware  
Motor housing  
Pivot housing  
Large front foot (2)  
Small rear foot (2)  
Front base tube  
Rear base tube  
Leg  
Check enclosed  
(payable to Graco Children’s  
Products Inc.)  
Charge to credit card:  
Visa  
MasterCard  
Discover  
Total:  
Shipping  
& handling:  
Account #:  
$5.00  
6% sales tax  
(PA only):  
Expiration date:  
Signature:  
Total amount  
due:  
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