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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 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 Owners Manual.
The short time you spend reading these
instructions will help you assemble and
use your stroller properly.
Please save your Owners 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.
OWNERS
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.
Models 7980 and 7990
Stroller
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) in the storage basket or more than 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) in the canopy bag.
DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILD to stand on the basket. It may collapse and
cause injury.
NEVER ALLOW YOUR STROLLER to be used as a toy.
STROLLER TO BE USED only at walking speed. Product not intended for use
while jogging, skating, etc.
AVOID STRANGULATION. DO NOT place items with a string around your childs
neck, suspend strings from this product, or attach strings to toys.
DISCONTINUE USING YOUR STROLLER should it become damaged or broken.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
Child may slip into leg openings and
strangle. Never use in a reclined carriage
position unless front footrest is raised to
cover the front opening and wire snapped
into lower notch. For rear seat recline, snap
flap in six (6) places to back of front seat.
Never place child in the stroller with
head toward front of the stroller.
Failure to follow these warnings and the assembly
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Never use stroller on stairs or escalators.
You may suddenly lose control of the
stroller or your child may fall out. Also,
use extra care when going up or down a
step or curb.
FOR ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
INFORMATION, please see the
Helpful Hints and Care and
Maintenance sections in these
instructions.
Avoid possible tipping back. When using with only
one child, always use front seat. When using with
two children, always place the child in the front
seat before placing the other child in the rear seat.
Always remove the child from the rear seat before
removing the child from the front seat.
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Step 2.
Be sure frame is latched as
shown before continuing
assembly.
Step 1.
Snap swivel lock button onto
wheel mount as shown. This
must be done BEFORE pin is
inserted (next step).
Step 2.
Insert pin through hole in wheel
mount. Then push round end of
a front wheel assembly up onto
pin as shown until it snaps into
place.
NOTE: Check wheel attachment
by pulling down on the front
wheel assembly.
Step 3.
Repeat above steps for the
other side.
Step 1.
Turn stroller over as shown.
Step 2.
Unsnap the basket flap from the
rear brace, and slide rear axle
through the hole in one axle
bracket.
Continue to push the rear axle
into the hole of the other axle
bracket.
Step 3.
Snap the basket flap around
both the rear axle and the rear
brace.
HINT: This may be easier if
stroller is partially folded. See
To Fold Stroller instructions.
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To Unfold Stroller
Step 1.
Release storage latch (on inside
of handle on right side of stroller).
Step 2.
Unfold stroller as shown.
Be certain the stroller is fully erected
and latched before allowing your child near the stroller.
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To Unpack Stroller
Step 1.
Flatten stroller carton to
protect floor.
Open stroller on carton
as shown until latched.
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.
Pin (2)
Rear axle
Front wheel
assembly (2)
Flattened
carton
Rear
canopy
Front canopy
(only on
some models)
Retainer
(2, 1 extra)
Rear wheel (2)
Cap
(2, 1 extra)
Rear hubcap (2,
only on some models)
To Assemble Front Wheels
Latch
To Assemble Rear Wheels
Spokes
toward
inside
Rear
axle
Retainer (red)
Wide end toward wheel
Hubcap (only on
certain models)
Snap red retainer into
axle groove. Then snap
cap over red retainer
as shown. Be sure cap
is snapped securely
over red retainer. Snap
the hubcap (only on
some models) on last.
Step 4.
Place one rear wheel, red retainer, cap, and hubcap (only
on certain models) on one end of rear axle in order as
shown below. Push red retainer onto axle BEFORE
attaching white cap. Repeat on other side.
To Use Brakes
Always apply
both brakes to park stroller.
Push DOWN to park.
Lift UP to stroll.
Wheel
Cap (white)
Attach AFTER
retainer is on axle
Swivel lock
button (2)
Frame
Arm bar
Step 1.
Push ends of bar into openings at front of stroller, until
the bar locks in place.
Pull on bar to be sure both
sides are attached.
NOTE: It is normal to be
able to wiggle bar slightly.
Step 2.
Snap fabric flap onto the bar.
To Assemble Arm Bar
To Change to Swivel
or Non-swivel Wheels
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 that 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.
Insert pin
Push
wheels up
Round
end
To Raise Footrests
Lift footrest and hook wire into
footrest bracket.
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Step 2.
Turn down fabric flaps to cover openings.
Step 3.
When replacing the bar, turn
back fabric flaps to expose
openings, then push arm bar
in until it locks in place.
Pull on bar to be sure both
sides are attached.
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Step 1.
Place crotch strap between
childs 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.
To Secure Your Child
Avoid serious injury from falling or
sliding out. Always use seat belt.
Step 1.
Fully recline the front seat.
Step 2.
Unsnap small flaps on top of
armrests.
Step 3.
Check that arrows on inside of
canopy brackets face the front
of the stroller.
Step 4.
Insert brackets through elastic,
then through holes on armrests
as shown.
Step 5.
Push both brackets down at the
same time onto stroller frame until
they snap into place. Brackets
must fit over metal bars on inside
of frame. Be sure fabric is not
caught under brackets.
Step 6.
Resnap small flaps on armrests when
front canopy is not in use.
To Install Front Canopy
(found only on some models)
Push
Push
Metal bar
To Adjust Canopies
Push or pull canopy to desired
position.
Canopy bag (on certain models)
carries a maximum of 2 pounds
(0.9 kg).
To Adjust Backs
Step 1.
Push back of seat slightly
forward while squeezing lever
as shown to unlock.
Step 2.
Adjust to desired position.
Rear seat has four positions,
front seat has three. You may
use any combination of seat
positions.
Do not pull
on this bar!
Step 3.
To return seat back to a more
upright position, push forward on
back until it snaps into desired
position. (Front seat middle
position locks for safetyunlock by
squeezing lever before pushing
into full upright position.)
Child may slip
into leg openings and strangle.
NEVER use front seat in a
reclined carriage position
unless footrest is raised to
cover the front opening and
wire is snapped into lower
notch.
NEVER use rear seat in a
reclined carriage position
unless footrest opening
behind front seat has first
been closed by snapping the
flap in six places to the back
of the front seat.
Rear seat
Back of front seat
To Install Rear Canopy
Step 1.
Fully recline the rear seat. Locate
small knobs on the inside of the
handle.
Step 2.
Hold canopy by mounting
brackets as shown. Push
brackets in slightly and align
holes in brackets with knobs
on handle. Mount brackets
onto knobs.
Step 3.
Slide brackets down to latch.
Be sure fabric is not caught
under brackets.
Step 4.
Snap canopy fabric to seat back.
Bracket
hole
Knob
Knob
Step 1.
Fully recline the rear seat.
Step 2.
Unsnap canopy fabric from stroller.
Step 3.
Slide both brackets up, then push
brackets in slightly to remove canopy.
To Remove Rear Canopy
Slide up
and
push in
To Fold Stroller
NOTE: Before folding, (1) adjust backs to upright position; (2) fold canopy; (3) lock rear brakes; (4) align front
wheels with frame by pulling stroller slightly backward.
Step 1.
Pull up on latches on sides of
handle to fold as shown and push
handle forward slightly.
Step 2.
Push down on secondary lock on
right side of stroller as shown.
Continue pushing handle forward.
Front wheels must align so they
do not interfere with folding.
Step 3.
Lock storage latch (on inside
of handle on right side of stroller).
Align front
wheels
To Remove Arm Bar
Step 1.
Push in the tabs on both sides
of the bar as shown. Pull the
bar straight out.
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