Brookstone Snackman User Manual

SnackMan

MOTION-ACTIVATED TREAT DISPENSER

™

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warnings and Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Location of Parts and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cleaning the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Recommended Treats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Filling and Using SnackMan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

IMPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS

All of the safety and operating instructions should be read,

adhered to and followed before the unit is operated.

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CAUTION

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE MAIN
BODY COMPARTMENT. THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert

the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.

SAVE THESE IN STRUCTIONS!

WARNING

This product may contain small parts which may pose a choking hazard to children.
Not suitable for children under 3 years old.

This product conforms to CPSIA of 2008.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:

1. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.

2. Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

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3. Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or other liquid.

4. Do not reach for unit that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.

5. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled onto the unit.

6. Do not stick fingers into the chute or dispenser.

WARNING

1. Certain hard candies and nuts may pose a choking hazard. Close supervision
is necessary when this product is used by or near young children or mentally
disabled individuals.

2. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.

3. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

4. Never drop or insert an object into any opening.

5. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug
outlets, convenience receptacles and the point where it exits the unit.

6. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces. Wrap the cord loosely around
the unit when storing.

7. The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such
as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including
amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that
radiates heat.

8. Never block the air openings of the unit with materials such as clothing,
plastic bags or papers, or place it on a soft surface such as a bed or couch,
where the air openings may be blocked.

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9. Do not overload the electrical outlet. Use only the power source as indicated.

10. Do not carry this unit by its cord or use the cord as a handle.

11. Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. If the
unit’s power supply cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself.

12. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair
the unit. Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons
when the unit is used.

13. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.

14. Never remove the plug from the socket by pulling the power cord.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

• Dispose of the old batteries properly. Do not dispose of the old batteries in a fire.

• Do not leave the batteries where a child or pet could play with or swallow them.
If the batteries are swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

• The batteries may explode if mistreated. Do not attempt to recharge or

disassemble the batteries.

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Do not mix old and
new batteries, different types of batteries, or rechargeable batteries of

different capacities.

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Rechargeable batteries

are to be removed from the toy before being charged. Rechargeable batteries
are only to be charged under adult supervision. Exhausted batteries are to be

removed from the toy. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

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LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS

1. Lid

2. Reservoir Dome

3. Funnel

4. Auger Cover

5. Auger

6. Auger Release Tab

7. Main Body

8. Base

9. Sensor

10. Chute

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