Fisher-Price BMF34 Instruction Sheet

Swing

BMF34

Infant Seat Toddler Rocker

IMPORTANT! Keep these instructions for future reference.

Please read these instructions before assembly and use of this product.

Adult assembly is required. Tool needed for assembly: Phillips screwdriver (not included).

Requires four D (LR20) alkaline batteries (not included) for operation.

Product features and decorations may vary from photographs.

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Care

• The pad is machine washable. Wash the pad
separately in cold water on the gentle cycle.
Do not use bleach. Tumble dry separately on
low heat and remove promptly.

• The swing and seat frames, toy bar and
toys may be wiped clean using a mild
cleaning solution and a damp cloth. Do
not use bleach. Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleaners. Rinse clean with water
to remove residue. Do not immerse the
swing or seat frames.

Press Buttons

UNITED STATES
1-800-432-5437. Fisher-Price, Inc.,

636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, NY 14052.
Hearing-impaired consumers:
1-800-382-7470.

To remove the pad:

• Unfasten the buckles around each side
rail. Unfasten the rear strap buckle on
the pad.

• Remove the lower pocket on the pad from
the footrest.

• Press the seat back tube buttons on each
side rail. Pull to remove the ends of the
seat back tube. Remove the seat back
tube from the sleeve in the pad.

To replace the pad:

• Insert the seat back tube into the sleeve in
the top of the pad.

• Follow the assembly instructions to
assemble the seat back tube and the pad to
the seat frame.

PRINTED IN CHINA BMF34pr-0920

©2013 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.

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Consumer Information

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death from falls or being strangled in the
restraint system:

• Never leave child unattended.

• This product is not intended to replace a crib or bassinet for prolonged
periods of sleep.

• When used as a swing:

- Always use the restraint system.

- Discontinue use when an active child attempts to climb out.

- Keep swing seat fully reclined until child is at least 4 months old AND
can hold up head without help. Young infants have limited head and neck
control. If seat is too upright, infant’s head can drop forward, compress the
airway, and result in DEATH.

• When used as an infant seat or rocker:

- Fall Hazard - Never use on any elevated surface, since child’s movement
may cause the product to slide or tip over. Use only on a floor.

- Suffocation Hazard - Never use on a soft surface (bed, sofa, cushion)
since the product can tip over and cause suffocation in soft surfaces.

- Always use the restraint system until child is able to climb in and out of
the product unassisted.

- Use upright position only with a child who can sit up unassisted.

- Never use as a carrier or lift while child is seated. Never use toy bar as
a handle.

• Use as a swing from birth until an active
child attempts to climb out.

• Use as an infant seat/toddler rocker from
birth until child weighs 40 lb (18 kg).

• Swing/infant seat maximum weight:
25 lb/11,3 kg

• Toddler rocker maximum weight:
40 lb (18 kg)

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Parts

IMPORTANT! Please remove all parts from the package and identify them before assembly. Some
parts may be packed in the pad.

Cross Brace

2 Swing Bases

Pad with Seat Back Tube

Hint:

Please refer to the care
section to remove the seat
back tube for cleaning.

Kickstand Footrest

Fasteners shown actual size. Tighten or loosen all screws with

a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten the screws.

2 Swing Frames

2 Side Rails

2 Feet

2 Retainers

with Lock Nut

Toy Bar

M5 x 30 mm Screw – 2 M5 x 50 mm Screw – 4

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Assembly

IMPORTANT! Before assembly and each
use, inspect this product for damaged
hardware, loose joints, missing parts or
sharp edges. DO NOT use if any parts are
missing or broken. Contact Fisher-Price
for replacement parts and instructions if
needed. Never substitute parts.

Foot

Side Rail

®

1

• Slide the socket on a foot onto the tapered

end of a side rail.

Footrest

Screws

3

• Fit the pegs on the footrest to the
side rails.

• Insert a M5 x 50 mm screw through the
outside of each side rail and into the ends
of the footrest. Tighten the screws.

2

• Fit the peg on the inside of the foot to the
hole in the end of the side rail.

Hint: Each foot is designed to fit the side
rails one way. If a foot does not seem to fit,
remove it and assemble it to the other
side rail.

• Repeat this procedure to assemble the
other foot to the other side rail.

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Kickstand

Assembly

Screws

Screws

4

• Insert the ends of the kickstand into the
socket in each foot.

• Insert an M5 x 50 mm screw into each
foot and tighten.

Cross Brace

6

• Insert an M5 x 30 mm screw through the
outside of each side rail and into the ends
of the cross brace.

IMPORTANT! Please follow the next
assembly (step 7) carefully to completely
secure the cross brace to the side rails.

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• Fit the cross brace between the side rails,
as shown.

Hint: The cross brace is designed to fit one
way. If it does not seem to fit, turn it around
and try again.

7

• Fit a retainer with lock nut onto the end of
each screw and to the inside of a side rail.
Tighten the screws.

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Retainers with Lock Nut

Pad with Seat
Back Tube

Assembly

Press Buttons

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• While pressing the buttons on the ends of
the seat back tube (inside the pad), insert
the seat back tube into the sockets in each
side rail. Push until the buttons "snap" into
place. Make sure you hear a “snap” on

each side.

• Pull the seat back tube up to be sure it is
secure in the side rail sockets.

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Side Rail Sockets

BACK VIEW

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• Fit the lower pocket on the pad around
the footrest.

• Fit the button holes on the lower pad pocket
to the hooks underneath the footrest.

Footrest

• Fasten the buckle on the back of the pad

to the buckle on the cross brace. Make

sure you hear a "click".

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• Fasten the buckles on each side of the pad
around each side rail. Make sure you hear

a "click" on each side.

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Pad Buckles

Shoulder Belt

3

Lower Slots

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Assembly

Swing Frame
Hubs

Smaller Baby

• Insert the ends of the shoulder belts

through the lower slots in the seat
pad back.

Shoulder Belts
Upper Slots

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Larger Baby

• Insert the ends of the shoulder belts

through the upper slots in the seat
pad back.

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• Position the swing frames so that the
hubs face each other.

• Fit the tubes on the swing frames onto the
tubes on the bases.

Hint: The swing frame tubes are designed
to fit the tubes on each base one way. If the
swing frame tubes do not seem to fit, turn
the base around or try the other base.

Bases

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Battery Installation

Hint: We recommend using alkaline
batteries for longer battery life.

+ -

• Locate the battery compartment door on

• Loosen the screws in the battery

• Insert four D (LR20) alkaline batteries.

• Replace the battery compartment door

Note: Low battery power causes product
movement to slow and sound to become
faint or stop. If this should happen,
replace the batteries with four D (LR20)
alkaline batteries.

• If this product begins to operate erratically,

1,5V x 4

D (LR20)

Swing Frame

the swing frame.

compartment door and remove the door.

and tighten the screws.

you may need to reset the electronics.
Turn the power off and then back on.

Battery Safety Information

In exceptional circumstances, batteries may
leak fluids that can cause a chemical burn
injury or ruin your product. To avoid
battery leakage:

• Do not mix old and new batteries or
batteries of different types: alkaline,
standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium).

• Insert batteries as indicated inside the
battery compartment.

• Remove batteries during long periods
of non-use. Always remove exhausted
batteries from the product. Dispose of
batteries safely. Do not dispose of this
product in a fire. The batteries inside may
explode or leak.

• Never short-circuit the battery terminals.

• Use only batteries of the same or
equivalent type as recommended.

• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Remove rechargeable batteries from the
product before charging.

• If removable, rechargeable batteries are
used, they are only to be charged under
adult supervision.

• Protect the environment by not
disposing of this product with
household waste (2002/96/EC).
Check your local authority for
recycling advice and facilities.

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Setup and Use

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death from falls or being strangled in the
restraint system:

• Never leave child unattended.

• This product is not intended to replace a crib or bassinet for prolonged
periods of sleep.

• When used as a swing:

- Always use the restraint system.

- Discontinue use when an active child attempts to climb out.

- Keep swing seat fully reclined until child is at least 4 months old AND
can hold up head without help. Young infants have limited head and neck
control. If seat is too upright, infant’s head can drop forward, compress the
airway, and result in DEATH.

• When used as an infant seat or rocker:

- Fall Hazard - Never use on any elevated surface, since child’s movement
may cause the product to slide or tip over. Use only on a floor.

- Suffocation Hazard - Never use on a soft surface (bed, sofa, cushion)
since the product can tip over and cause suffocation in soft surfaces.

- Always use the restraint system until child is able to climb in and out of
the product unassisted.

- Use upright position only with a child who can sit up unassisted.

- Never use as a carrier or lift while child is seated. Never use toy bar as
a handle.

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Infant Seat Kickstand Adjustable Seat Back

Upright Position

Kickstand

Note: Use the kickstand only when using as

an infant seat.

• Rotate the kickstand out. Push down on
the seat bottom to be sure the kickstand is
in position.

• Lift the seat back and fasten the strap

buckles. Make sure you hear a “click”.

Recline Position

• Unfasten the strap buckles and lower the
seat back.

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Securing Child

Shoulder Belt

Shoulder Belt

Waist Belt

Waist Belt

Crotch Belt

1

• Place your child in the seat. Position the
crotch belt between your child’s legs.

• Insert the ends of the waist belts through
the slots in the shoulder belts.

• Fasten the waist/shoulder belts to the
crotch restraint. Make sure you hear

a "click" on both sides.

• Check to be sure the restraint system is
securely attached by pulling it away from
your child. The restraint system should
remain attached.

• Tighten the waist/shoulder belts so that
the restraint system is snug against your
child. Please refer to the next section
for instructions to tighten the waist/
shoulder belts.

TIGHTEN

LOOSEN

2

• To tighten the waist belts: Feed the

anchored end of the belt up through the
buckle to form a loop A. Pull the free end
of the belt B. Repeat this procedure to
tighten the other belt.

• To loosen the waist belts: Feed the free

end of the belt up through the buckle
to form a loop A. Enlarge the loop by
pulling on the end of the loop toward the
buckle. Pull the anchored end of the belt
to shorten the free end of the belt. Repeat
this procedure to loosen the other belt B.

TIGHTEN

LOOSEN

Adjusters

3

• To tighten the shoulder belts: Hold the

adjuster A and pull the front shoulder
strap down B.

• To loosen the shoulder belts: Slide the

adjuster down.

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Toy Bar Swing Setup

Swing Hubs

• Fit the plugs on each end of the toy bar
into the sockets in each side rail.

Hint: The toy bar is removable. Press the
ends of the latches and lift the toy bar.

• Fit the seat onto the swing hubs.

• Push down on the seat to be sure it's
secure to the swing hubs.

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Music/Sounds
Button

Soothing 6-speed Swing

Power Switch

Swing Speed
Buttons

Volume
Buttons

Swing

• Slide the power switch ON.

• Press the swing speed buttons to

select any of six speed settings.

• Swinging will turn off after approximately

four hours. Press a swing speed button
to restart.

• Be sure to slide the power switch OFF

when not in use.

Music and Sounds

• Press the music/sounds button to
turn music/sounds ON. Press the button
again to turn music/sounds OFF.

Hint: Music/sounds will turn off after
approximately 20 minutes. Press the music/
sounds button to restart.

• Press the volume buttons to adjust the
volume level.

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Rocker Use

1

• Insert the restraint belts back through the
slots in the pad.

Pad Straps

Swing Frame Storage

PRESS

PRESS

• Lift to remove the seat from the swing frame.

• Press the button on each swing frame and
push the bases together.

• Lean against a wall for storage.

2

• Turn the seat face down.

• Tuck the ends of belts under the pad straps.

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Consumer Information

FCC Statement (United States Only)

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

Note: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

ICES-003

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

NMB-003

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée
seulement aux conditions suivantes :
(1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et
(2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt
à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible
de compromettre le fonctionnement
du dispositif.

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