Graco 1420 User manual

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© 1999 Graco 134-10-99 IS2478
Failure to follow these warnings and the assembly
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Avoid serious injury from fallin or
slidin out. Always use waist belt.
STRANGULATION HAZARD:
DO NOT place swin in any
location where there are cords,
such as window blind cords,
drapes, phone cords, etc.
CARE AN MAINTENANCE
FROM TIME TO TIME CHECK YOUR SWING for loose
screws, worn parts, torn material or stitchin . Replace or
repair the parts as needed. Use only Graco®replacement
parts.
REMOVABLE CLOTH SEAT COVER (on certain models)
may be machine washed in lukewarm water on delicate
cycle and drip-dried. NO BLEACH.
TO CLEAN SWING FRAME, use only household soap or
deter ent and warm water. NO BLEACH.
EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO SUN OR HEAT could cause
fadin or warpin of parts.
THIS PRO UCT REQUIRES A ULT ASSEMBLY.
FOLLOW ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
If you experience any difficulties, please contact the
Customer Service Department.
O NOT USE SWING without the seat cover.
ISCONTINUE USING YOUR SWING should it become
dama ed or broken.
Strin s can cause stran ulation.
DO NOT place items with a strin
around your childs neck, such
as hood strin s or pacifier cords.
DO NOT suspend strin s over the
swin or attach strin s to toys.
Never leave child unattended.
Always keep your child in view.
DO NOT use if child wei hs over
25 pounds (11.3 k ) or becomes
too active to safely use the swin .
Congratulations on your purchase of a
Graco®swing!
Graco is the reco nized leader in the
desi n and manufacture of quality baby
swin s. We believe your new Graco®
swin is a wise choice, promisin many
hours of enjoyment for your baby.
Before usin your swin , please take a
few minutes to read this Owners Manual.
The short time you spend readin these
instructions will help you use your
swin properly.
Please save your Owners Manual
for future use.
Customer Satisfaction
Our oal is to make every product the best it
can be! We are also committed to supportin 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
or visit our Internet website, www. racobaby.com.
Our knowled eable staff will be ready to answer
any questions you may have concernin parts, use,
or maintenance. When you call, please have the
model and serial numbers ready so your call may
be processed quickly and efficiently.
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 swin .
Model Nos. 1420, 1421 & 1422
Open Top Swing
Han er
tube (2)
11/8" screw (4)
Pivot housin
Le (4)
Motor housin
Front base tube
Plastic tip (4)
Lar e front
foot (2)
Small rear
foot (2)
Rear base tube
Waist belt
and buckle
Vinyl seat cover with
2 plastic fasteners
Cloth seat cover
OR
Plastic seat
Seat wire
Machine
screw (2)
Wrench
Acorn nut (4)
Toy bar
Bead (2) Rin (3)
Additional parts found only on certain models:
PARTS LIST
CHECK that you have all the parts listed
below BEFORE assemblin your swin .
If any parts are missin , call
Customer Service at 1-800-345-4109 or visit
our Internet website, www. racobaby.com.
Tools required: Screwdriver and wrench
(wrench included)

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© 1999 Graco 134-10-99 IS2478
Failure to follow these warnings and the assembly
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Avoid serious injury from fallin or
slidin out. Always use waist belt.
STRANGULATION HAZARD:
DO NOT place swin in any
location where there are cords,
such as window blind cords,
drapes, phone cords, etc.
CARE AN MAINTENANCE
FROM TIME TO TIME CHECK YOUR SWING for loose
screws, worn parts, torn material or stitchin . Replace or
repair the parts as needed. Use only Graco®replacement
parts.
REMOVABLE CLOTH SEAT COVER (on certain models)
may be machine washed in lukewarm water on delicate
cycle and drip-dried. NO BLEACH.
TO CLEAN SWING FRAME, use only household soap or
deter ent and warm water. NO BLEACH.
EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO SUN OR HEAT could cause
fadin or warpin of parts.
THIS PRO UCT REQUIRES A ULT ASSEMBLY.
FOLLOW ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
If you experience any difficulties, please contact the
Customer Service Department.
O NOT USE SWING without the seat cover.
ISCONTINUE USING YOUR SWING should it become
dama ed or broken.
Strin s can cause stran ulation.
DO NOT place items with a strin
around your childs neck, such
as hood strin s or pacifier cords.
DO NOT suspend strin s over the
swin or attach strin s to toys.
Never leave child unattended.
Always keep your child in view.
DO NOT use if child wei hs over
25 pounds (11.3 k ) or becomes
too active to safely use the swin .
Congratulations on your purchase of a
Graco®swing!
Graco is the reco nized leader in the
desi n and manufacture of quality baby
swin s. We believe your new Graco®
swin is a wise choice, promisin many
hours of enjoyment for your baby.
Before usin your swin , please take a
few minutes to read this Owners Manual.
The short time you spend readin these
instructions will help you use your
swin properly.
Please save your Owners Manual
for future use.
Customer Satisfaction
Our oal is to make every product the best it
can be! We are also committed to supportin 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
or visit our Internet website, www. racobaby.com.
Our knowled eable staff will be ready to answer
any questions you may have concernin parts, use,
or maintenance. When you call, please have the
model and serial numbers ready so your call may
be processed quickly and efficiently.
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 swin .
Model Nos. 1420, 1421 & 1422
Open Top Swing
Han er
tube (2)
11/8" screw (4)
Pivot housin
Le (4)
Motor housin
Front base tube
Plastic tip (4)
Lar e front
foot (2)
Small rear
foot (2)
Rear base tube
Waist belt
and buckle
Vinyl seat cover with
2 plastic fasteners
Cloth seat cover
OR
Plastic seat
Seat wire
Machine
screw (2)
Wrench
Acorn nut (4)
Toy bar
Bead (2) Rin (3)
Additional parts found only on certain models:
PARTS LIST
CHECK that you have all the parts listed
below BEFORE assemblin your swin .
If any parts are missin , call
Customer Service at 1-800-345-4109 or visit
our Internet website, www. racobaby.com.
Tools required: Screwdriver and wrench
(wrench included)

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Attaching the Legs
Step 1.
The four le s have a double
button at one end and a
sin le button beneath it.
With the hub sides facin up,
place the motor housin and
pivot housin on the floor.
Position le s so their sin le
buttons also face up.
Insert le s into the motor
housin and pivot housin as
shown. The double buttons
must fit into the channels
inside the housings.
Step 2.
Push each le in until the
double button snaps into the
hole at the end of the channel.
Then swin the le s outward
until the sin le button snaps
into its notch, as shown.
Attaching the Feet
Step 1.
Identify the front and rear base
tubes from pictures at ri ht.
The feet to use with each tube
can be identified by the text
FRONT BOTTOM or REAR
BOTTOM printed on them.
Step 2.
Be in by insertin 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
viewin hole are not on the
short side of tube near the
wire end. Then use viewin hole
to line up the end of the screw
with the hole in the tube.
Ti hten the screw securely.
Repeat above steps for the
other feet.
CHECK that feet are secure
by wiggling the feet.
Step 3.
Push a plastic tip onto all four of
the feet. Tap le tips on
the floor to be sure they are
completely on.
The hole in the plastic tip
permits future ti htenin of
the screw if needed.
O NOT separate the two
parts of the buckle. This will
make it easier to thread the
belt throu h the buckle cor-
rectly.
Step 1.
Thread the free end of the
waist belt throu h the belt
retainer as shown. The
GRACO lo o will be on the
front of the buckle.
Step 2.
Thread belt throu h 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.
If you have difficulty ettin
the belt into the buckle, check
to make sure that the smooth
side of the buckle is up.
CHECK that the belt is thread-
ed correctly by pullin on the
waist belt. The belt should
not slip through the buckle.
Step 1.
From rear of swin , depress
metal button and push short
end of one han er tube into one
han er bracket as shown. When
the metal button pops out, the
tube is locked. Repeat with
other han er tube.
CHECK that the hanger tubes
are secure in hubs by pulling
firmly on them.
To remove han er tubes from
hubs, push metal buttons in and
pull han er tubes out.
Step 2.
Slide seat onto the han er
tubes. Line up the holes in the
seat armrests with the holes
in the strai ht sections of the
han er tubes.
Put a machine screw throu h
the holes, with head of screw
on inside of the seat. Secure
screw with an acorn nut, and
ti hten it securely with the
enclosed wrench. Repeat on
other side.
The seat
back must overlap armrests,
as shown enlarged at right.
Step 3.
Slide the seat wire throu h the
seat back loops.
Step 4.
Insert the end of the seat wire
throu h the han er tubes as
shown. Then screw acorn nuts
on both ends of the seat wire
and ti hten securely with the
enclosed wrench.
o not use
swing if the seat wire is not
securely attached. If seat can
recline backwards between
the hanger tubes, check the
wire assembly.
Double
button
Sin le
button
PUSHChannels
Hub
Button
in hole
Notch
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.
Front base
tube
Front
foot
Rear
foot
Rear base
tube
Text and
viewin hole
Wire
end
Short side
of tube
Button
in slot
Acorn nut on
outside of seat
Attaching the Hanger Tubes and Seat Attaching the Waist Belt
Attaching the Base Tubes
Step 1.
Push the le s firmly onto
the rear base tube
exactly as shown.
Step 2.
Push the other two le s onto
the front base tube.
CHECK that all tubes are
securely attached.
CHECK that the parts of the
frame are assembled in the
positions shown.
Motor
housin
(switch
side)
PUSH
Strai ht rear
base tube
Bent front base tube
PUSH
Switch
side of
motor
housin
Bracket hole
points toward
rear of swin
Smooth side

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Attaching the Legs
Step 1.
The four le s have a double
button at one end and a
sin le button beneath it.
With the hub sides facin up,
place the motor housin and
pivot housin on the floor.
Position le s so their sin le
buttons also face up.
Insert le s into the motor
housin and pivot housin as
shown. The double buttons
must fit into the channels
inside the housings.
Step 2.
Push each le in until the
double button snaps into the
hole at the end of the channel.
Then swin the le s outward
until the sin le button snaps
into its notch, as shown.
Attaching the Feet
Step 1.
Identify the front and rear base
tubes from pictures at ri ht.
The feet to use with each tube
can be identified by the text
FRONT BOTTOM or REAR
BOTTOM printed on them.
Step 2.
Be in by insertin 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
viewin hole are not on the
short side of tube near the
wire end. Then use viewin hole
to line up the end of the screw
with the hole in the tube.
Ti hten the screw securely.
Repeat above steps for the
other feet.
CHECK that feet are secure
by wiggling the feet.
Step 3.
Push a plastic tip onto all four of
the feet. Tap le tips on
the floor to be sure they are
completely on.
The hole in the plastic tip
permits future ti htenin of
the screw if needed.
O NOT separate the two
parts of the buckle. This will
make it easier to thread the
belt throu h the buckle cor-
rectly.
Step 1.
Thread the free end of the
waist belt throu h the belt
retainer as shown. The
GRACO lo o will be on the
front of the buckle.
Step 2.
Thread belt throu h 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.
If you have difficulty ettin
the belt into the buckle, check
to make sure that the smooth
side of the buckle is up.
CHECK that the belt is thread-
ed correctly by pullin on the
waist belt. The belt should
not slip through the buckle.
Step 1.
From rear of swin , depress
metal button and push short
end of one han er tube into one
han er bracket as shown. When
the metal button pops out, the
tube is locked. Repeat with
other han er tube.
CHECK that the hanger tubes
are secure in hubs by pulling
firmly on them.
To remove han er tubes from
hubs, push metal buttons in and
pull han er tubes out.
Step 2.
Slide seat onto the han er
tubes. Line up the holes in the
seat armrests with the holes
in the strai ht sections of the
han er tubes.
Put a machine screw throu h
the holes, with head of screw
on inside of the seat. Secure
screw with an acorn nut, and
ti hten it securely with the
enclosed wrench. Repeat on
other side.
The seat
back must overlap armrests,
as shown enlarged at right.
Step 3.
Slide the seat wire throu h the
seat back loops.
Step 4.
Insert the end of the seat wire
throu h the han er tubes as
shown. Then screw acorn nuts
on both ends of the seat wire
and ti hten securely with the
enclosed wrench.
o not use
swing if the seat wire is not
securely attached. If seat can
recline backwards between
the hanger tubes, check the
wire assembly.
Double
button
Sin le
button
PUSHChannels
Hub
Button
in hole
Notch
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.
Front base
tube
Front
foot
Rear
foot
Rear base
tube
Text and
viewin hole
Wire
end
Short side
of tube
Button
in slot
Acorn nut on
outside of seat
Attaching the Hanger Tubes and Seat Attaching the Waist Belt
Attaching the Base Tubes
Step 1.
Push the le s firmly onto
the rear base tube
exactly as shown.
Step 2.
Push the other two le s onto
the front base tube.
CHECK that all tubes are
securely attached.
CHECK that the parts of the
frame are assembled in the
positions shown.
Motor
housin
(switch
side)
PUSH
Strai ht rear
base tube
Bent front base tube
PUSH
Switch
side of
motor
housin
Bracket hole
points toward
rear of swin
Smooth side

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Step 1.
Slide the pocket of the cloth
cover over the top of the seat
as shown.
Step 2.
Push both ends of the waist
belt throu h the slots in the
cloth cover, and pull the belt
throu h.
Step 3.
Tuck the rear ed es of both
side flaps under back of seat
cover. This will hold the side
flaps in place.
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 ed e of the seat on
both sides as shown.
Step 4.
Pull out ed es of seat cover
at le openin s.
Step 1.
Place the two beads and three
rin s on the bar. The su ested
order is rin -bead-rin -bead-
rin . (Once the toy bar is on the
tray, the order cannot be
chan ed.)
Step 2.
Snap the bar (one end at a
time) into the two U-shaped
holes located on the top front of
the tray.
Step 3.
Finished assembly will look like
illustration.
Starting the Swing
CHECK that all parts are
securely fastened together
before using the swing.
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.
Fasten the waist belt. Adjust
belt as needed to et a snu
fit around your child.
Step 3.
To start swin , slide the speed
button to the desired speed
and ive the swin a entle
push.
Observe the swin in motion
for a minute. It takes time for
the swin to adjust to a set-
tin . Chan e settin if needed.
Step 4.
To turn swin off, slide switch
to the center OFF position.
Step 1.
With baby out of swing, open
the battery compartment lid by
insertin a coin (penny, nickel or
dime) into the coin slot. After the
lid pops open, swin it down
and remove it.
Step 2.
Insert four D cells. Alkaline or
Ni-Cad D cells are best.
CHECK that the batteries are
put in correctly. Your swin will
not run if the 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
housin . Swin lid up, and
press it into place until you
hear the latch click.
Attaching the Seat Cover Installing the Toy Bar
(on certain models)
Coin
slot
Make sure the toys are properly
assembled before and during use. o not tie other toys
or objects onto the swing toys. If child is able to
remove the toy bar from the tray, discontinue use.
Installing the Batteries
o 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.
Indicator Light-
Red li ht comes on
when swin is turned on.
Your seat may be stopped at any time the motor is
runnin without dama in the motor. Push swin
to restart.
If your swin motor stops operatin by itself, a
protective device may have been activated. Turn
off motor, wait three minutes, then restart swin .
The seat has two positions,
upri ht and reclined.
To recline the seat, first lift the
seat wire, then pull the seat
back downward.
For the upri ht position, just pull
forward on the top of the seat.
Reclining the Seat Back

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Step 1.
Slide the pocket of the cloth
cover over the top of the seat
as shown.
Step 2.
Push both ends of the waist
belt throu h the slots in the
cloth cover, and pull the belt
throu h.
Step 3.
Tuck the rear ed es of both
side flaps under back of seat
cover. This will hold the side
flaps in place.
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 ed e of the seat on
both sides as shown.
Step 4.
Pull out ed es of seat cover
at le openin s.
Step 1.
Place the two beads and three
rin s on the bar. The su ested
order is rin -bead-rin -bead-
rin . (Once the toy bar is on the
tray, the order cannot be
chan ed.)
Step 2.
Snap the bar (one end at a
time) into the two U-shaped
holes located on the top front of
the tray.
Step 3.
Finished assembly will look like
illustration.
Starting the Swing
CHECK that all parts are
securely fastened together
before using the swing.
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.
Fasten the waist belt. Adjust
belt as needed to et a snu
fit around your child.
Step 3.
To start swin , slide the speed
button to the desired speed
and ive the swin a entle
push.
Observe the swin in motion
for a minute. It takes time for
the swin to adjust to a set-
tin . Chan e settin if needed.
Step 4.
To turn swin off, slide switch
to the center OFF position.
Step 1.
With baby out of swing, open
the battery compartment lid by
insertin a coin (penny, nickel or
dime) into the coin slot. After the
lid pops open, swin it down
and remove it.
Step 2.
Insert four D cells. Alkaline or
Ni-Cad D cells are best.
CHECK that the batteries are
put in correctly. Your swin will
not run if the 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
housin . Swin lid up, and
press it into place until you
hear the latch click.
Attaching the Seat Cover Installing the Toy Bar
(on certain models)
Coin
slot
Make sure the toys are properly
assembled before and during use. o not tie other toys
or objects onto the swing toys. If child is able to
remove the toy bar from the tray, discontinue use.
Installing the Batteries
o 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.
Indicator Light-
Red li ht comes on
when swin is turned on.
Your seat may be stopped at any time the motor is
runnin without dama in the motor. Push swin
to restart.
If your swin motor stops operatin by itself, a
protective device may have been activated. Turn
off motor, wait three minutes, then restart swin .
The seat has two positions,
upri ht and reclined.
To recline the seat, first lift the
seat wire, then pull the seat
back downward.
For the upri ht position, just pull
forward on the top of the seat.
Reclining the Seat Back

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Replacement Parts
Instructions for ordering swing parts:
Complete form below. Your swin 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.
Model Number
(Must be filled in)
SHIP TO:
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
( )
Telephone
Parts List:
Plastic seat ........................
Cloth seat cover ................
Vinyl seat cover .................
Han er tube ......................
Waist belt with buckle .......
Seat wire ...........................
Hardware ..........................
Motor housin ...................
Pivot housin ....................
Lar e front foot (2) ............
Small rear foot (2) .............
Front base tube .................
Rear base tube .................
Le (each) .........................
Toy bar kit*.........................
* on certain models
Price:**
$20.00
$17.00
$12.00
$12.00
$ 7.00
$ 7.00
$ 5.00
$22.00
$ 8.00
$ 5.00
$ 5.00
$ 7.00
$ 7.00
$ 7.00
$ 7.00
** Prices subject to chan e without notice.
Total:
Shippin
& handlin : $5.00
6% sales tax
(PA only):
Total amount
due:
Check enclosed
(payable to Graco Childrens
Products Inc.)
Char e to credit card:
Visa
MasterCard
Discover
Account #:
Expiration date:
Si nature:
Plastic seat
Cloth seat cover
Vinyl seat cover
Han er tube
Waist belt with buckle
Seat wire
Hardware
Motor housin
Pivot housin
Lar e front foot (2)
Small rear foot (2)
Front base tube
Rear base tube
Le
Toy bar kit
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 rechar ed at the same time.
Any battery may leak battery acid or explode if
disposed of in fire or an attempt is made to
char e a battery not intended to be rechar ed.
Never rechar e a cell of one type in a
rechar er made for a cell of another type.
Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaky
batteries can cause skin burns or other per-
sonal injury. When discardin batteries, be
sure to dispose of them in the proper manner,
accordin to your state and local re ulations.
Always remove batteries if the swin is not oin to be used
for a month or more. Batteries left in the unit may leak and
cause dama e.
FOR SAFE BATTERY USE:
Caring for Your Battery Powered Swing
Possible Reasons for Problem:
1. No batteries in swin .
2. Batteries dead.
3. Speed settin too low.
4. Batteries in backwardscheck + and -.
5. Corrosion on battery terminals. Rotate
batteries in place a ainst terminals, or
clean with sandpaper or steel wool if
corrosion is severe.
6. Baby leanin too far forward.
7. Baby rabbin swin le s. (Discontinue use.)
8. Seat not pushed hi h enou h for a ood
start.
9. Protective device activated. (Turn off motor,
wait 3 minutes, then restart swin .)
1. Control settin too low.
2. Blanket han in down, causin increased
wind resistance.
3. Batteries too weak.
4. Baby leanin too far forward.
5. Baby too heavy or too active. (Discontinue
use.)
6. Soft carpet (swin s hi her on hard floors).
If you still have problems, call our toll-free
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Chan e batteries when swin ceases to operate satisfactorily.
Recommended Type BatteriesSize D
!Rechar eablesUse and rechar e accordin to
!manufacturers instructions.
!DisposablesAlkaline.
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