Thames & Kosmos ROBOT FACTORY, Instructions Manual

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› › › IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dear Adult Helpers,
Engineering is an extremely exciting
and vast field. This kit, along with its
illustrated storybook and instruction
manual, provides an engaging way
to teach simple engineering concepts
to preschool- and kindergarten-age
kids.
Read the story with your child and
build simple models of the wacky
robots that the characters encounter
in the robot factory. As you follow
the story, your child can build
models of the eight robots in the
story with your help. The primary
functional components of the robot
models are motorized gears that
make the robots move. Your child
will be introduced to simple
mechanical assemblies and
motorized gear trains while building
the models.
The models are assembled step by
step using a construction system. It
will require a little practice and
patience at first. Please assist your
children when they need your help,
but also let them try to build the
models by themselves. Your children
will be happy to have your help with
the models or assembly steps that
pose particular difficulties.
We wish you and your child lots of
fun building, discovering, and
learning!
Safety Information
››› Warning! Not suitable for children under 3
years. Choking hazard — small parts may be
swallowed or inhaled.
››› Keep the packaging and instructions as they
contain important information.
››› Store the experiment material and assembled
models out of the reach of small children.
Batteries
How to insert and remove the batteries
Open the battery compartment by sliding the lid
open. Insert two AA batteries. Make sure you fit the
positive and negative ends into the compartment in
the direction indicated (with the correct polarity).
Then close the compartment. When it is time to
replace the batteries, remove the old batteries and
insert the new ones with the correct polarity.
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Notes on Environmental Protection /
Notes on Disposal of Electrical and
Electronic Components:
The electronic components of this
product are recyclable. For the sake of
the environment, do not throw them into
the household trash at the end of their
lifespan. They must be delivered to a
collection location for electronic waste,
as indicated by the following symbol:
Please contact your local authorities for
the appropriate disposal location.
Safety for Experiments with Batteries
››› To operate the models, you will need
two AA batteries (1.5-volt, type LR6),
which could not be included in the kit
due to their limited shelf life.
››› Different types of batteries or new
and used batteries are not to be mixed.
››› Do not mix old and new batteries.
››› Do not mix alkaline, standard
(carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-
cadmium) batteries.
››› Batteries are to be inserted with the
correct polarity. Press them gently into
the battery compartments. See
instructions above.
››› Always close battery compartments
with the lid.
››› Non-rechargeable batteries are not to
be recharged. They could explode!
››› Rechargeable batteries are only to be
charged under adult supervision.
››› Rechargeable batteries are to be
removed from the toy before being
charged.
››› Exhausted batteries are to be removed
from the toy.
››› The supply terminals are not to be
short-circuited.
››› Avoid a short circuit of the batteries. A
short circuit can cause the wires to
overheat and the batteries to explode.
››› Dispose of used batteries in
accordance with environmental
provisions, not in the household trash.
››› Be sure not to bring batteries into
contact with coins, keys, or other metal
objects.
››› Avoid deforming the batteries. As all
of the experiments use batteries, have an
adult check the experiments or models
before use to make sure they are
assembled properly. Always operate the
motorized models under adult
supervision. After you are done
experimenting, remove the batteries
from the battery compartments.
››› Note the safety information
accompanying the individual
experiments or models!
››› The toy is not to be connected to more
than the recommended number of power
supplies.
WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD
— Small parts.
Not for children under 3 yrs.
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