Leap Frog Pound & Pop Truck™ Instruction Manual

Introduction

The Pound & Pop Truck™ is designed to be a hit with young learners, offering classic vehicle and pounding play with three fun modes and role-play scenarios for engaging learning. Using the hammer, children can explore colors, numbers, and shapes. In color mode, pounding a peg teaches different colors, with the truck's side lights reinforcing color recognition. Hank the Hound assists in shape mode, encouraging shape learning by calling out shapes to be matched with the correct pegs. The truck also facilitates number learning through pretend role-play scenarios, such as identifying a circle for a character. Pounding the pegs helps develop hand-eye coordination and teaches cause-and-effect principles.

Key Components:

• Pegs: The interactive pegs that are pounded.
• Hammer: The tool used to pound the pegs.
• Lights: Lights on the truck that illuminate during play.
• Mode Switch: Allows selection between Number, Colour, or Shape modes.
• Horn/Activity/Music Button: Triggers sounds, songs, and learning activities.
• Off/Low/High Volume Switch: Controls the power and volume level.

Diagram Description: An illustration of the Pound & Pop Truck shows the location of the pegs, hammer, lights, mode switch, horn/activity/music button, and the off/low/high volume switch.

Included in the Package

• Pound & Pop Truck™
• Hammer
• Quick Start Guide

⚠️ WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks, removable tags, cable ties, cords, and packaging screws, are not part of this toy and should be discarded for your child's safety.

ℹ️ NOTE: Please save this Instruction Manual as it contains important information.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use close to the ear! Misuse may cause damage to hearing.

Unlock the Packaging Locks:

1. Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees anticlockwise.
2. Pull out the packaging locks and discard.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows two steps for unlocking packaging locks: first, rotating a lock mechanism 90 degrees counter-clockwise, and second, pulling the lock out.

Getting Started: Battery Removal and Installation

1. Ensure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and then open the battery cover.
3. If used batteries are present, remove them by pulling up on one end of each battery.
4. Install 3 new AAA (AM-4/LR03) batteries, following the diagram inside the battery box. For best performance, alkaline batteries or fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended.
5. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.

⚠️ WARNING: Adult assembly required for battery installation. Keep batteries out of reach of children.

Diagram Description: An illustration depicts the process of battery installation. It shows a screwdriver being used to remove a battery compartment cover, and then a view of the battery compartment with three AAA batteries being inserted, highlighting the correct polarity (+ and -).

Important: Battery Information

• Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable batteries.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended should be used.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

Rechargeable Batteries:

• Remove rechargeable batteries (if removable) from the toy before charging.
• Rechargeable batteries should only be charged under adult supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

Disposal of Batteries and Product

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and batteries, or on their respective packaging, indicate that they must not be disposed of in domestic waste. This is because they contain substances that can be damaging to the environment and human health.

The chemical symbols Hg, Cd, or Pb, where marked, indicate that the battery contains more than the specified value of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), or lead (Pb) as set out in the Batteries and Accumulators Regulation.

A solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after August 13, 2005.

Please dispose of your product and batteries responsibly. In the UK, give this toy a second life by disposing of it at a small electricals collection point so all of its materials can be recycled.

Learn more at:

• www.leapfrog.co.uk/recycle
• www.leapfrog.com.au/recycle

* Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list of collection points near you.

Product Features

1. Off/Low/High Volume Switch: Slide the switch to Low )) or High ))) to turn the device on and select the desired volume. To turn the unit off, slide the switch to the Off [power-off symbol] position.
2. Horn/Activity/Music Button: Press to trigger a range of exciting responses. Hear realistic truck sounds, play fun learning activities, and sing along to delightful songs!
3. Mode Switch: Choose Number, Colour, or Shape Mode.
4. Hammer: Use the hammer to pound the pegs and practice motor skills. Children can also push the pegs with their hands. When not in use, the hammer can be stored under the truck.
5. Pegs: Pound or push pegs all the way down to hear fun learning phrases.

Activities

Pressing the Horn/Activity/Music Button activates sounds, songs, and learning games. Games include:

1. Let's Paint: Listen to the colors that Hank says, then pound the corresponding pegs. Try to pound eight before time runs out!
2. Hammerin' Time (Numbers): Pound the pegs as the numbers are called out.
3. Hammerin' Time (Shapes): Pound the pegs as the shapes are called out.
4. Speed Pounding: Pound as many pegs as possible before the music stops.
5. Light the Lights: Pound all of the pegs to turn on all of the lights.
6. Fix the Truck: Pound any peg to rev and fix the engine. Continue pounding pegs until the truck starts.
7. Customer Orders: Help characters like Duck, Goat, or Pig by fulfilling their orders. Pound the correct peg to assist them.
8. Deliveries: Pound any peg to complete a delivery for one of the animal customers.

Song Lyrics

It's Hammerin' Time!

Start the truck, drive it around!
Find a peg and give it a pound!
It's Hammerin' Time!

Wheels the Cat and Hank the Hound

I'm Wheels the Cat!
And I'm Hank the Hound.
I like to drive,
And I'm from the pound!
Wherever we go,
We've got shapes in tow.
Woof woof!
Meow!
Engine revs and away we go!

Care & Maintenance

1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat sources.
3. Remove the batteries if the unit will not be in use for an extended period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit to moisture or water.
5. Try changing the batteries for new ones if the toy is not working properly.

Troubleshooting

If the unit stops working or malfunctions, please follow these steps:

1. Turn the unit Off.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
3. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
4. Turn the unit back On. The unit should now be ready to play with again.
5. If the unit still does not work, install a brand new set of batteries.

Environmental Phenomena

The unit may malfunction if subjected to radio-frequency interference. It should revert to normal operation when the interference stops. If not, it may become necessary to turn the power OFF and back ON, or remove and reinstall the batteries. In the unlikely event of an electrostatic discharge, the unit may malfunction and lose memory, requiring the user to reset the device by removing and reinstalling the batteries.

Consumer Services

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is committed to developing high-quality products. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, errors may occur. LeapFrog stands behind its products and encourages customers to contact the Consumer Services Department with any problems or suggestions. A service representative will be available to assist.

UK Customers:

Phone: 01702 200244 (from UK) or +44 1702 200244 (outside UK)

Website: www.leapfrog.co.uk/support

Australian Customers:

Phone: 1800 862 155

Website: support.leapfrog.com.au

NZ Customers:

Phone: 0800 400 785

Website: support.leapfrog.com.au

Product Warranty/Consumer Guarantees

UK Customers:

Read the complete warranty policy online at leapfrog.com/warranty.

Australian Customers:

VTECH ELECTRONICS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED - CONSUMER GUARANTEES

Under the Australian Consumer Law, consumer guarantees apply to goods and services supplied by VTech Electronics (Australia) Pty Limited. Please refer to leapfrog.com/en-au/legal/warranty for further information.