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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. 1420, 1421 & 1422
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.
Customer Satisfaction
THIS PRODUCT REQUIRES ADULT ASSEMBLY.
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 11/8" 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.
Step 1.
The four legs have a double
button at one end and a
single button beneath it.
Wire
end
Hub
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
Double
button
Single
button
Tighten the screw securely.
Repeat above steps for the
other feet.
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.
Step 2.
Button
in hole
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.
Notch
The hole in the plastic tip
permits future tightening of
the screw if needed.
Attaching the Base Tubes
Step 1.
Bracket hole
points toward
rear of swing
CHECK that the legs are properly attached by twist-
ing them in the housings. They should resist twist-
ing. 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.
Switch
side of
motor
PUSH
Attaching the Feet
housing
Step 1.
Step 2.
Motor
Identify the front and rear base
tubes from pictures at right.
The feet to use with each tube
can be identified by the text
“FRONT BOTTOM” or “REAR
BOTTOM” printed on them.
Front base
tube
housing
(switch
side)
Push the other two legs onto
the front base tube.
Front
foot
CHECK that all tubes are
securely attached.
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 Waist Belt
DO NOT separate the two
parts of the buckle. This will
make it easier to thread the
belt through the buckle cor-
rectly.
Step 1.
From rear of swing, depress
metal button and push short
end of one hanger tube into one
hanger bracket as shown. When
the metal button pops out, the
tube is locked. Repeat with
other hanger tube.
Step 1.
Thread the free end of the
waist belt through the belt
retainer as shown. The
“GRACO” logo will be on the
front of the buckle.
CHECK that the hanger tubes
are secure in hubs by pulling
firmly on them.
To remove hanger tubes from
hubs, push metal buttons in and
pull hanger tubes out.
Button
Step 2.
Smooth side
in slot
Slide seat onto the hanger
Step 2.
Thread belt through the
buckle as shown. The
left end of the buckle
must be smooth side up
to thread the belt in the
buckle properly. The
other side of the buckle has
teeth.
tubes. Line up the holes in the
seat armrests with the holes
in the straight sections of the
hanger tubes.
Acorn nut on
outside of seat
Put a machine screw through
the holes, with head of screw
on inside of the seat. Secure
screw with an acorn nut, and
tighten it securely with the
enclosed wrench. Repeat on
other side.
If you have difficulty getting
the belt into the buckle, check
to make sure that the smooth
side of the buckle is up.
The seat
back must overlap armrests,
as shown enlarged at right.
CHECK that the belt is thread-
ed correctly by pulling on the
waist belt. The belt should
not slip through the buckle.
Step 3.
Slide the seat wire through the
seat back loops.
Step 4.
Insert the end of the seat wire
through the hanger tubes as
shown. Then screw acorn nuts
on both ends of the seat wire
and tighten securely with the
enclosed wrench.
Do not use
swing if the seat wire is not
securely attached. If seat can
recline backwards between
the hanger tubes, check the
wire assembly.
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Attaching the Seat Cover
Installing the Toy Bar
(on certain models)
Step 1.
Step 1.
Slide the pocket of the cloth
cover over the top of the seat
as shown.
Place the two beads and three
rings on the bar. The suggested
order is ring-bead-ring-bead-
ring. (Once the toy bar is on the
tray, the order cannot be
changed.)
Step 2.
Step 2.
Push both ends of the waist
belt through the slots in the
cloth cover, and pull the belt
through.
Snap the bar (one end at a
time) into the two “U”-shaped
holes located on the top front of
the tray.
Step 3.
Step 3.
Finished assembly will look like
illustration.
Tuck the rear edges of both
side flaps under back of seat
cover. This will hold the side
flaps in place.
Make sure the toys are properly
Some cover styles have plas-
tic clips on side flaps. For
these covers only, first wrap
side flaps around the arm-
rests, then push the plastic
clips onto edge of the seat on
both sides as shown.
assembled before and during use. Do not tie other toys
or objects onto the swing toys. If child is able to
remove the toy bar from the tray, discontinue use.
Reclining the Seat Back
The seat has two positions,
upright and reclined.
Step 4.
Pull out edges of seat cover
at leg openings.
To recline the seat, first lift the
seat wire, then pull the seat
back downward.
For the upright position, just pull
forward on the top of the seat.
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Installing the Batteries
Starting the Swing
CHECK that all parts are
securely fastened together
before using the swing.
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.
Step 1.
Open the waist belt. Place
baby in the seat. (If your child
is very small, you may want
to use rolled-up blankets as
a prop.)
Step 2.
Step 2.
Insert four “D” cells. Alkaline or
Ni-Cad “D” cells are best.
CHECK that the batteries are
put in correctly. Your swing will
not run if the batteries are put in
backwards.
Fasten the waist belt. Adjust
belt as needed to get a snug
fit around your child.
Do not depend on the tray alone to
hold your baby. Always secure your baby with the
waist belt when your child is in the swing.
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.
Step 3.
To start swing, slide the speed
button to the desired speed
and give the swing a gentle
push.
Observe the swinging motion
for a minute. It takes time for
the swing to adjust to a set-
ting. Change setting if needed.
Step 4.
To turn swing off, slide switch
to the center OFF position.
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.
If your swing motor stops operating by itself, a
protective device may have been activated. Turn
off motor, wait three minutes, then restart swing.
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Replacement Parts
FOR SAFE BATTERY USE:
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 accompa-
ny your order.
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.
Parts List:
Price:**
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
Plastic seat ........................ $20.00
Cloth seat cover ................ $17.00
Vinyl seat cover ................. $12.00
Hanger tube ...................... $12.00
Waist belt with buckle ....... $ 7.00
Seat wire ........................... $ 7.00
Hardware .......................... $ 5.00
Motor housing ................... $22.00
Pivot housing .................... $ 8.00
Large front foot (2) ............ $ 5.00
Small rear foot (2) ............. $ 5.00
Front base tube ................. $ 7.00
Rear base tube ................. $ 7.00
Leg (each) ......................... $ 7.00
Toy bar kit*......................... $ 7.00
recharger made for a cell of another type.
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.
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
!
Rechargeables–Use and recharge according to
* on certain models
** Prices subject to change without notice.
!
manufacturer’s instructions.
IF YOU NEED HELP
!
Disposables–Alkaline.
NEVER mix battery types.
If you have any questions or if you need any part
not listed, please call toll-free:
!
Change batteries when swing ceases to operate satisfactorily.
1-800-345-4109
Caring for Your Battery Powered Swing
Return the form below with payment to:
GRACO CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS INC.
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 100, MAIN STREET
Problem: Possible Reasons for Problem:
Swing
won't
operate
1. No batteries in swing.
ELVERSON, PA 19520
2. Batteries dead.
3. Speed setting too low.
Model Number SHIP TO:
4. Batteries in backwards—check “+” and “-”.
(Must be filled in)
Name
5. Corrosion on battery terminals. Rotate
batteries in place against terminals, or
clean with sandpaper or steel wool if
corrosion is severe.
Plastic seat
Cloth seat cover
Vinyl seat cover
Hanger tube
Waist belt with buckle
Seat wire
Address
6. Baby leaning too far forward.
City, State, Zip
7. Baby grabbing swing legs. (Discontinue use.)
(
)
8. Seat not pushed high enough for a good
start.
Hardware
Telephone
Motor housing
Pivot housing
Large front foot (2)
Small rear foot (2)
Front base tube
Rear base tube
Leg
9. Protective device activated. (Turn off motor,
wait 3 minutes, then restart swing.)
Check enclosed
(payable to Graco Children’s
Products Inc.)
1. Control setting too low.
2. Blanket hanging down, causing increased
wind resistance.
Seat
doesn't
swing
very
Charge to credit card:
Visa
MasterCard
Discover
Toy bar kit
3. Batteries too weak.
high
Total:
4. Baby leaning too far forward.
Shipping
& handling:
5. Baby too heavy or too active. (Discontinue
use.)
$5.00
Account #:
6. Soft carpet (swings higher on hard floors).
6% sales tax
(PA only):
Expiration date:
Signature:
If you still have problems, call our toll-free
number, 1-800-345-4109.
Total amount
due:
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