Elenco Green Projects - Manual (Page 2)

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1. T The battery (B4) will only work if it is charged. Project 3 shows how to recharge it.
2. Most circuit problems are due to incorrect assembly, always double-check that your circuit
exactly matches the drawing for it.
3. Be sure that parts with positive/negative markings are positioned as per the drawing.
4. Be sure that all connections are securely snapped.
5. Sometimes the motor or solar cell is omunted on the pivot stand so its angle to the sun or
wind can be adjusted. The pivot stand base, post, and top should be assembled together.
Elenco ® Electronics is not responsible for parts damaged due to incorrect wiring.
Basic Troubleshooting
Note: If you suspect you have damaged parts, you can follow the Advanced Troubleshooting
procedure on page 9 to determine which ones need replacing.
Basic Troubleshooting 1
Parts List 2
How to Use It 3, 4
About Your Snap Circuits ® Green Parts 5 - 7
DO’s and DON’Ts of Building Circuits 8
Advanced Troubleshooting 9, 10
Project Listings 11, 12
Projects 1 - 129 13 - 77
Other Snap Circuits ® Projects 78
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD - Never
connect your Snap Circuits ® set to the
electrical outlets in your home in any way!
Table of Contents
For the best learning experience, do the projects in order.
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.
WARNING FOR ALL PARTS WITH A SYMBOL - Moving parts. Do not touch the
motor or fan during operation. Do not lean over the motor. Eye protection is
recommended. ! !
!
WARNING: CHOKING
HAZARD
- Small parts. Not
for children under 3 years.
!
Conforms to all
applicable U.S.
government
requirements.
Warning to Snap Circuits ® Owners: Use only
parts included in this kit to prevent damage.
WARNING: If you have long
hair, be careful that it does not
get caught in the fan blade. ! !
Batteries:
• Do not short circuit the
battery terminals.
• Never throw batteries in a fire
or attempt to open it.
• Use only 1.5V AAA type
(not included) in the FM radio.
• Insert batteries with correct
polarity.
• Non-rechargeable batteries
should not be recharged.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard
(carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries.
• Do not mix old and new
batteries.
• Remove batteries when they
are used up.
• Batteries are harmful if
swallowed, so keep away
from small children.
!