Graco 6500 Series User manual

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© 1997 Graco 762-6-97
Failure to follow these warnings and the assembly
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Avoid serious injury from falling or
sliding out. Always use seat belt.
Be certain the stroller is fully erected
and latched before allowing your
child near the stroller.
Never place child in the stroller with
head toward front of the stroller.
NEVER LEAVE CHILD UNATTENDED.
Always keep your child in view.
DO NOT place purses, shopping
bags, parcels and accessory items
on handle or canopy. They may fall
on the child or change the balance
of the stroller and make it unstable.
Congratulations on your purchase of a
Graco®stroller!
Graco is a world leader in strollers and
has helped thousands of parents transport
their children in comfort. We believe your
new Graco®stroller is a wise choice,
promising many hours of enjoyment for
your baby.
Before using your stroller, please take a
few minutes to read this Owners Manual.
The short time you spend reading these
instructions will help you assemble and
use your stroller properly.
Please save your Owners Manual
for future use.
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.
OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
Serial No.
Dear Customer,
Please fill in
the model and
serial numbers
above from the
label on the rear
leg of your new
stroller.
Model No. 6500 Series
Stroller
HELPFUL HINTS
IF WHEEL SQUEAKS,
use a light oil (e.g.,
WD-40, 3-in-1, or
sewing machine oil). It
is important to get the
oil into the axle and
wheel assembly as
illustrated.
WHEN USING YOUR STROLLER AT THE
BEACH, completely clean your stroller
afterward to remove sand and salt from
mechanisms and wheel assemblies.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR
COMMERCIAL USE.
Avoid strangulation! DO NOT place
items with a string around your
childs neck, suspend strings from
this product, or attach strings to
toys.
Use of the stroller with two children
weighing a total of more than 80 lbs.
(36.2 kg) will cause excessive wear
and stress on the stroller. The weight
in either seat should not exceed 40
lbs. (18.1 kg).
To prevent a hazardous condition, do
not place more than 10 lbs. (4.5 kg)
total in storage baskets. DO NOT
use storage basket as a child carrier.
Be aware of the dangers of using your
stroller on stairways and escalators.
Child may fall or you may lose control
of your stroller.
Never allow your stroller to be used
as a toy.
DO NOT lift the stroller by the
arm bar.
Stroller to be used only at walking
speed. Product not intended for use
while jogging, skating, etc.

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Step 1.
Line up pin on bottom of front
leg with the wheel assembly as
shown. Plastic snap inside
wheel mount must be away
from pin.
Step 2.
Push wheel assembly onto pin
until it snaps in place.
Step 3.
Repeat for other wheel.
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To Unfold Stroller
Step 1.
Release storage latch and
begin opening stroller.
Step 2.
Continue unfolding until both
latches lock.
To Use Brakes
Always apply
both brakes when parking
stroller.
Push DOWN to park.
Lift UP to stroll.
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Locking
latch
To Assemble Front Wheels
NOTE: Pull firmly on each wheel assembly to be sure the
wheel assemblies are securely attached.
To Assemble Rear Wheels
Place parts on rear axle in order as shown. Push red
retainer onto axle BEFORE attaching white cap.
Be sure cap is snapped securely over red retainer.
Retainer (red)
Wide end toward wheel
Wheel
Cap (white)
Attach AFTER
retainer is on axle
Spokes
toward
inside
Rear
axle
Snap red retainer
into axle groove.
Then snap cap
over red retainer
as shown.
Plastic
snap
To Use Arm Bars
(on certain models)
Curved side of
bracket UP
NOTE: Left and right arm bars are as caregiver
would see them from front of stroller.
Step 1.
Snap arm bars onto sides of front legs as shown below.
The brackets must be attached with curved side up.
Step 2.
To close the arm bars, face the stroller. Push the free
end of the left arm bar into the upper hole in the center
mount of the stroller. Push the free end of the right arm
bar into the lower hole of the center mount. CHECK
that arm bars are secure by pulling on them.
Step 3.
To open arm bars, squeeze the metal buttons near the
free end of each arm bar to unlock them. Buttons may
be hidden under the arm bar pad.
Always secure your child with the
seat belt. The arm bars are not restraint devices.
DO NOT lift the stroller by the arm bars.
Use care when clamping the arm bars on the
stroller with a child in the stroller.
Right arm bar
Left arm bar
Buttons
PARTS LIST
CHECK that you have all the parts listed below
BEFORE assembling your stroller.
If any parts are missing, call Customer Service
at 1-800-345-4109.
THIS PRODUCT REQUIRES ADULT ASSEMBLY.
No tools required for assembly.
Retainer (2,
1 extra)
Rear axle
Frame
Rear wheel (2)
Cap (2,
1 extra)
Front wheel
assembly (2)
Rear axle
mount (2)
Arm bar (2)
(certain models)
Right
Left
Step 1.
Flatten stroller carton to
protect floor.
Step 2.
Release storage latch.
To Unpack Stroller
Flattened
carton
Storage
latch
To prevent serious injury or death
from choking, remove and IMMEDIATELY discard
the plastic covers on the front leg pins and the zip
tie that holds the axle in place during shipping.
Plastic cover
Zip tie
To Assemble Rear Axle
Step 1.
Turn stroller over and position
rear axle mounts on rear legs
as shown. Brake levers must
face rear of stroller. Push axle
mounts on until plastic tabs
snap into the slots on the legs.
Step 2.
CHECK that brakes are
securely attached by pulling
firmly on each axle mount.
Step 3.
Put the axle through both axle
mounts and the center support
as shown.
Brakes face
rear of stroller
Step 3.
Open stroller on carton until
locking latches on both sides
are locked.

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Replacement Parts
Instructions for ordering stroller parts:
Complete form below. Your stroller model number
MUST be included on the form to ensure proper
replacement parts. Your model number can be found on
a sticker on the rear leg of your stroller. Payment must
accompany your order.
Return the form below with payment to:
GRACO CHILDRENS PRODUCTS INC.
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
MAIN STREET
ELVERSON, PA 19520
IF YOU NEED HELP
If you have any questions, please call toll-free:
1-800-345-4109
Model Number
(Must be filled in)
SHIP TO:
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
( )
Telephone
Total:
6% sales tax
(PA only):
Total amount
due:
Check enclosed
(payable to Graco Childrens
Products Inc.)
Charge to credit card:
Visa
MasterCard
Discover
Account #:
Expiration date:
Signature:
Seat
Canopy
Front swivel assembly
Rear axle
Rear axle mounts
Rear wheel
Basket
Right arm bar
Left arm bar
Removable cloth
pad
Parts List:
Seat ...........................................
Canopy ......................................
Front wheel assembly ...............
(2 wheels per unit)
Rear axle ...................................
Rear axle mounts ......................
Rear wheel ................................
Basket .......................................
Right arm bar (seen from front)
(only on certain models)
Left arm bar (seen from front) ...
(only on certain models)
Removable cloth pad ................
(only on certain models)
Price:*
$20.00
$17.00
$15.00
$10.00
$ 5.00 (for two)
$ 7.00 (each)
$15.00
$12.00
$12.00
$15.00
* Prices subject to change
* without notice.
To Change to Swivel
or Non-swivel Wheels
(on certain models)
Front swivel wheels lock for use on uneven surfaces such
as grass, stones or gravel.
NOTE: Before locking swivels, first push stroller forward a
few feet to ensure the wheels are correctly positioned.
Push buttons up or down, depending on model, to lock or
release swivels. Turn swivel to check that it is locked or
released.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TO CLEAN THE SEAT, remove the screws and
plastic clasps and hand wash in warm water with a
mild detergent. Drip dry onlyseat contains plastic
inserts. Replace seat on frame with screws and
clasps when dry.
REMOVABLE SEAT PADS (if so equipped) may
be machine washed in lukewarm water on delicate
cycle and drip-dried. NO BLEACH.
FROM TIME TO TIME CHECK YOUR STROLLER
for loose screws, worn parts, torn material or
stitching. Replace or repair the parts as needed.
Use only Graco® replacement parts.
DISCONTINUE USING YOUR STROLLER should
it become damaged or broken.
TO CLEAN STROLLER FRAME, use only
household soap or detergent and warm water.
NO BLEACH.
EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO SUN OR HEAT
could cause fading or warping of parts.
To Secure Your Child
Avoid serious
injury from falling or sliding
out. Always use seat belt.
Your stroller will have either a
three-point buckle or a double
buckle waist belt. Follow the
appropriate instructions below.
Three-Point Buckle
Waist Belt:
Step 1.
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.
Step 2.
Push in on front of buckle to
release.
Double Buckle
Waist Belt:
Step 1.
Place crotch strap between legs
and fasten both belt buckles
together.
Step 2.
Adjust belt at both buckles as
needed to get a snug fit around
your child.
Step 3.
Squeeze sides of buckles to
release.
To Adjust Seat Backs
(on certain models)
Step 1.
To adjust seat to upright
position, lift the seat back until
both recline latches are locked.
Step 2.
To recline the seat, push the two
latches behind the seat toward
each other.
Fabric caught
in the latches may prevent
them from locking. When
returning seat to upright
position, do not allow fabric
to be pinched in the latches.
To Adjust Canopy
Push or pull canopy to desired
position.
To Fold Stroller
NOTE: Before folding stroller,
1) fold the canopy; 2) recline
both seat backs.
Step 1.
Pull latches up to release
handle and fold handle down.
Step 2.
Close stroller and lock the
storage latch.
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