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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 No. 1423, 1424, 1428
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.
STRANGULAT
DO NOT place
location where
such as window
drapes, phone
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.
Customer Satisfaction
THIS PRODUCT REQUIRES ADULT ASSEMBLY.
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
with 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.
FOLLOW ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
If you experience any difficulties, please contact the
Customer Service Department.
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
Bracket hole
points toward
rear of swing
Step 1.
CHECK that the legs are properly attached by
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
Switch
side of
motor
Step 1.
PUSH
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.
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.
Straight rear
base tube
Front foot
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.
Step 2.
Attaching the Tray
Slide hanger tubes into
armrests of seat as shown.
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.
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
hanger 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 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
To release, push in on
front of buckle.
If tray does not latch, check back brace to be sure the word
“REAR” is away from the seat.
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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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.
To start swing, slide the speed
button to the desired speed and
give the swing a gentle push.
Step 1.
Coin
slot
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.
Observe the swinging motion for
a minute. It takes time for the
swing to adjust to a setting.
Change setting if needed.
A small, quiet baby will swing higher on each setting
than a larger, more active baby.
Step 2.
Insert four “D” cells. CHECK that
the batteries are put in correctly.
Your swing will not run if the
Step 5.
To turn swing off, slide switch to
the center OFF position.
batteries are put in backwards.
Step 3.
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.
Indicator Light-
Red light comes on
when swing is turned on.
Your seat may be stopped at any time the motor is
running without damaging the motor. Push swing
to restart.
Starting the Swing
If your swing motor stops operating by itself, a
protective device may have been activated. Turn
off motor, wait three minutes, then restart swing.
CHECK that all parts are securely fastened together
before using the swing.
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.)
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To Fold Swing Frame
FOR SAFE BATTERY USE:
Step 1.
Keep the batteries out of children’s reach.
Press in the front buttons at
base of motor housing and
pivot housing as shown.
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.
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
Step 2.
recharger made for a cell of another type.
Push swing legs together.
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.
Do not allow a child to play
with the folded unit.
To open the swing, pull out
the legs gently and evenly. The
buttons will snap back
into place.
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.
Check to ensure that the
frame is secure.
Recommended Type Batteries–Size D
!
Rechargeables–Use and recharge according to
!
manufacturer’s instructions.
!
Disposables–Alkaline.
!
NEVER mix battery types.
Change batteries when swing ceases to operate satisfactorily.
Caring for Your 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:*
Plastic seat .................. $21.00
with strap & buckle
Cloth seat cover ........... $14.00
Hanger tube .................. $13.00
Seat belt ........................ $15.00
Tray ............................ $13.00
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 or money order 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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Congratulations
on your purchase
of a Graco® product
with Mix ’N Move Toys!
™
™
Mix’N Move
Toys
Now your baby can enjoy an ever-changing
array of amusements and take favorites
along—on a swing, a highchair, or a stroller!
Our goal is to make every product the best it can be!
We are also committed to supporting our products after
purchase. If you need replacement parts or would like
to speak to Graco about your product, please contact
our Customer Service Department at 1-800-345-4109.
To Install Toys
Step 1.
To use one of the toy mounts for the first time, you will need
to remove the small plug which covers the toy mount.
Remove child from product before removing plugs.
With the aid of a screwdriver, carefully pry up one edge of the
plug until it comes off.
Throw the plug away immediately; it is not reusable.
Step 2.
Insert the two prongs on the toy base into a toy mount
at the notches.
Step 3.
Turn toy base 1/
turn until you feel the toy snap into place.
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Check that toy is firmly inserted by pulling on the toy.
Toy is removable (turn it the other way with a little pressure)
so that you can replace it with other toys when desired.
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