Hasbro Playskool Clipo

The Playskool Clipo Creativity Table (models 09949/09942 Asst.) is a children's toy designed for ages 18 months and up, focusing on creative play with Clipo™ pieces. Adult assembly and supervision are required, particularly concerning hair entanglement with moving parts and battery installation.

Function Description:

The Clipo Creativity Table serves as a multi-functional play surface for building and interacting with Clipo™ pieces. Its primary features include:

Motorized Spinning Turntables: The table incorporates a motorized gear unit that drives two outer turntables. When activated by pressing a button, the center gear and outer turntables spin for approximately 10 seconds, then stop. This action can be restarted by pressing the button again. The center area remains stationary, providing a stable platform for stacking and displaying Clipo™ creations.
Storage: The table base includes two storage buckets for Clipo™ pieces.
Activity Lids: Each storage compartment has a lid that doubles as an activity feature: one is a shape sorter, and the other is a drop slot.
Building Platform: The table surface itself acts as a platform for building various Clipo™ creations.
Clipo™ Piece Compatibility: The table comes with 25 Clipo™ pieces (24 in the box and 1 on the handle) and is compatible with all other Clipo™ products, which are sold separately.

Important Technical Specifications:

Battery Requirements: The motorized gear unit requires 2 x 1.5V "AA" or LR6 size alkaline batteries (not included).
Battery Installation: A Phillips/cross head screwdriver (not included) is needed to loosen the screw on the battery compartment door. The screw remains attached to the cover. Batteries are inserted by matching the + and – polarity markings.
Materials: The product includes a table base, 2 storage buckets, 2 peg plates, 2 lids, a motorized gear unit, and 25 Clipo™ pieces.

Usage Features:

Assembly:
1. Remove the table from packaging.
2. Place storage buckets on a flat surface, align the base over them, and press down until an audible snap is heard on both sides to ensure proper, one-time assembly.
3. Snap the two peg plates onto the top, in front and in back, ensuring tabs are fully inserted in slots.
4. Set the two lids into the recesses over the storage buckets.
5. After installing batteries, drop the motorized gear unit into the center, button side up.
Operation:
1. Slide the ON/OFF switch, located on the bottom of the motorized gear unit, to the "ON" position.
2. Press the button on top of the motorized gear to activate the motor and spin the turntables.
3. The spinning action lasts for approximately 10 seconds. Press the button again to restart.
Clipo™ Piece Interaction: Use the included Clipo™ pieces to build creations on the table surface and interact with the spinning turntables.
Storage: Turn the ON/OFF switch to "OFF" when storing the toy to prevent accidental activation and conserve battery life.
Removing Motorized Gear: A Clipo™ piece can be used to lift and remove the motorized gear unit.

Maintenance Features:

Battery Replacement: Batteries should be replaced by an adult when they become weak or dead, indicated by a slower spinning rate or less powerful operation of the gears.
Battery Handling Guidelines (CAUTION: TO AVOID BATTERY LEAKAGE):
- Insert batteries correctly, following toy and battery manufacturers' instructions.
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
- Always remove weak or dead batteries from the product.
- Remove batteries if the product will not be played with for a long time.
- Do not short circuit the supply terminals.
Rechargeable Batteries (Specific Instructions):
- Do not mix rechargeable batteries with any other types of battery.
- Always remove rechargeable batteries from the product before recharging.
- Recharge batteries under adult supervision.
- DO NOT RECHARGE OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES.
Troubleshooting Electrical Interference (FCC Statement):
- If the product causes or is affected by local electrical interference, move it away from other electrical equipment.
- Reset the product by switching it off and back on, or by removing and re-inserting batteries.
- If interference persists, reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase separation between equipment and receiver, or consult a dealer/experienced radio/TV technician.
Disposal: Adult should remove and discard the rope handle from the Clipo™ piece upon opening.