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1. Most circuit problems are due to incorrect
assembly, always double-check that your circuit
exactly matches the drawing for it.
2. Be sure that parts with positive/negative
markings are positioned as per the drawing.
3. Be sure that all connections are securely
snapped.
4. Try replacing the batteries.
5. If the light motor (M7) spins but the lights do not
turn on, make sure you installed it with the “+”
side oriented correctly.
If you suspect you have damaged parts, use the
Advanced Troubleshooting procedure on pages 13
and 14 to determine which ones need replacing.
ELENCO®is not responsible for parts damaged due
to incorrect wiring.
Basic Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting 1
Parts List 2, 3
How to Use Snap Circuits® 4
Airplane Assembly 5
Crawler Assembly 6, 7
About Your Snap Circuits®Parts 8 - 10
Introduction to Electricity 11
DOs and DON’Ts of Building Circuits 12
Advanced Troubleshooting 13, 14
Project Listings 15, 16
Projects 1 - 168 17 - 81
Notes 82
Other Snap Circuits®Projects 83
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD - Never connect Snap
Circuits®to the electrical outlets in your home in any way!
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WARNING: Always check your wiring before
turning on a circuit. Never leave a circuit
unattended while the batteries are installed.
Never connect additional batteries or any
other power sources to your circuits.
Discard any cracked or broken parts.
Adult Supervision: Because children’s
abilities vary so much, even with age groups,
adults should exercise discretion as to
which experiments are suitable and safe (the
instructions should enable supervising
adults to establish the experiment’s
suitability for the child). Make sure your child
reads and follows all of the relevant
instructions and safety procedures, and
keeps them at hand for reference.
This product is intended for use by adults
and children who have attained sufficient
maturity to read and follow directions and
warnings.
Never modify your parts, as doing so may
disable important safety features in them,
and could put your child at risk of injury.
CAUTION: Persons who are extremely
sensitive to flashing lights and rapidly
changing colors or patterns should exercise
caution when playing with this toy.
Keep this booklet because it contains
important information.
WARNING FOR ALL PRO ECTS WITH A SYMBOL -
Moving parts. Do not touch the motor or fan during operation. Eye protection is recommended.
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!
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD -
Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
!
●Use only 1.5V AA type, alkaline batteries (not
included).
●Insert batteries with correct polarity.
●Non-rechargeable batteries should not be
recharged. Rechargeable batteries should
only be charged under adult supervision, and
should not be recharged while in the product.
●Do not mix old and new batteries.
●Do not connect batteries or battery holders in
parallel.
●Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc),
or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
●Remove batteries when they are used up.
●Do not short circuit the battery terminals.
●Never throw batteries in a fire or attempt to
open its outer casing.
●Batteries are harmful if swallowed, so keep
away from small children.
Batteries:
!
Conforms to all
applicable U.S.
government
requirements.
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