V-tech Pop-A-Ball Pop & Drop Digger Assembly Instructions

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Parent’s Guide
Pop & Drop Digger
91-009712-000 UK

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Pop-a-BallTM Pop & Drop Digger.
This digger comes to life when the multicoloured balls are dropped into
the chute. Push the digger along to see the multicoloured balls pop
out through the pipe, into the scoop bucket and back again. Pressing
the buttons on the digger activates fun role play responses, sounds,
music and sing-along songs.
Light Up
Driver Button
On/Off/Volume
Control Switch
PipeChute
Tyre Gear
Number
Buttons

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One Pop & Drop Digger • Four multicoloured balls
•One handle • Two large plugs
• Four small screws
• One parent’s guide
WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic
sheets, packaging locks, removable tags, cable
ties and packaging screws are not part of this toy,
and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE: Please keep this parent’s guide as it contains
important information.

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Unlock the packaging locks:
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the Pop & Drop Digger is
turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of
the digger. Use a screwdriver to loosen
the screw.
3. Install 2 new AAA (AM-4/LR03)
batteries following the diagram inside
the battery box. (The use of new
alkaline batteries is recommended for
maximum performance).
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten
the screw to secure.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Use new alkaline batteries or fully charged NI-MH (Nickel Metal-
hydride) rechargeable batteries for best performance.
• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.
• Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-
zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), or new and used batteries.
• Do not use damaged batteries.
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees
anticlockwise.
Pull out the packaging locks.

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• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging (if
removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
Disposal of batteries and product
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and
batteries, or on their respective packaging, indicates
they must not be disposed of in domestic waste as
they contain substances that can be damaging to the
environment and human health.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked,
indicate that the battery contains more than the specified
value of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set
out in Battery Directive (2006/66/EC).
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on
the market after 13th August, 2005.
Help protect the environment by disposing of your product
or batteries responsibly.
For more information, please visit:
www.recycle-more.co.uk
www.recyclenow.com
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
With the Pop & Drop Digger, safety comes first. To ensure your
child’s safety, adult assembly is required.
WARNING! The Pop & Drop Digger contains small screws.
For your child’s safety, do not let your child play with this toy
until it is fully assembled. Adult supervision is recommended.

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1. Place the handle over the slot on the
digger, making sure that the storage
slots on the handle are facing up. Place
the two large plugs into the holes on
either side of the handle. Then, using a
screwdriver, secure two small screws
into each of the two large plugs.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. On/Off/Volume Control Switch
To turn the digger ON, slide the On/
Off/Volume Control Switch to the
Low Volume ( ) or High Volume
( ) position. You will hear a song
and a welcoming phrase. To turn the
digger OFF, slide the On/Off/Volume
Control Switch to the OFF ( )
position.
2. Automatic Shut Off
To preserve battery life, the Pop & Drop Digger will
automatically shut off after approximately 30 seconds without
input. The digger can be turned on again by pressing any button
or twisting the tyre gear.
NOTE: If the digger repeatedly shuts off, we suggest changing the
batteries.
ACTIVITIES
1. Light Up Driver Button
Press the Light Up Driver Button to
hear a variety of playful phrases, songs,
sounds and short tunes. The light will
flash with the sounds.

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2. Number Buttons
Press the Number Buttons to
learn about numbers, colours and
construction objects, and to hear playful
music and sounds. The light will flash
with the sounds.
3. Chute
Drop the multicoloured balls into the
Chute and push the digger along to pop
the balls out of the Pipe. The balls will
be counted as they pop out of the Pipe.
The scoop bucket will move up and
down as the digger is pushed along,
scooping the multicoloured balls back
into Chute. The light will flash with the
sounds.
4. Pipe
Drop a ball into the Pipe to hear fun
sounds. The light will flash with the
sounds.
5. Tyre Gear
Twist the Tyre Gear to the left and then
let go to manually pop the balls out of the
Pipe.You will hear a variety of fun sounds
or a short tune.The light will flash with the
sounds.
NOTE: Please do not put hands or feet into the Chute or Pipe. When
there is only one ball left in the Pipe, you will need to use the
Tyre Gear to pop the ball out or drop another ball into the Chute
and push the digger along.

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SING-ALONG SONG LIST
SONG 1
I’ve been working in my digger,
All the live long day.
I’ve been working in my digger,
Scooping the balls away.
SONG 2
Scoop, scoop, scoop the balls.
Clear them off the ground.
One, two, three, four,
How many have you found?
SONG 3
Scooping up, cleaning the site.
Every single day and night!
MELODY LIST
1. I’ve Been Working on the Railroad
2. Row, Row, Row Your Boat
3. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
4. Turkey in the Straw
5. When the Saints Go Marching In
6. One Man Went to Mow a Meadow
7. Yankee Doodle
8. Blow the Man Down
9. BINGO
10. The Wheels on the Bus

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the digger clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2.
Keep the digger out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
source.
3. Remove the batteries when the digger will not be in use for an
extended period of time.
4. Do not drop the digger onto hard surfaces and do not expose the
digger to moisture or water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working or malfunctions,
please follow these steps:
1. Please turn the digger OFF.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
3. Let the digger sit for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
4. Turn the digger ON.The digger should now be ready to play with again.
5. If the digger still does not work, replace the batteries with a brand
new set.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department
on 01235 546810 (from UK) or [phone] (outside UK) and a
service representative will be happy to help you.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing VTech®products is accompanied by a
responsibility that we at VTech®take very seriously. We make
every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information, which forms
the value of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur.
It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products
and encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department on
01235 546810 (from UK) or [phone] (outside UK), with
any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service
representative will be happy to help you.