Satisfy your cat's need for Exercise. The Loco!Motion is an interactive cat toy that doubles as a feline exercise machine. Chasing the erratically moving, fluttery feather toy provides physical and mental stimulation, and is just plain fun! This battery-operated toy lets you control the action with adjustable speed controls and is programmable for up to two hours of continuous play. EcoAdvantages: Made with 50% recycled post-consumer plastic. Made with natural undyed feathers.
Important Information Turn the speed control dial clockwise to increase wand speed, counterclockwise to decrease speed. For best performance, start the Loco Motion at the highest speed every time you turn it on. Then decrease it slowly until you reach the desired speed.
The Loco!Motion meets the need for exercise, one of the 12 needs described in our SmartyKat Complete Needs System.
SmartyKat Loco! Motion Cat Toy Automated Activity Toy
Our Loco!Motion toy is a perfectly fun way to encourage healthy activity in all cats. Because feline longevity and quality of life are tied to healthy weight levels, the Loco!Motion is a small investment in your cat’s happiness and well-being. SmartyKat Loco!Motion is the next best thing to a membership at the local kitty gym.
The erratic movement of the Loco!Motion is so fun and irresistible it gets even the laziest cats moving in the right direction. The plastic wand with the tempting feather attachment swivels and bends unpredictably - driving cats crazy!
Figure 1
Remove parts from box.
a. Base unit
b. Motorized column
c. Plastic wand
d. Feather attachment
Install (3) AA batteries (not included) in battery box of base unit.
a. Use thumbnail to remove battery box cover.
b. Push in batteries, ensuring correct polarity of batteries +/- in box.
Figure 2
Open the four stabilizer bars at the bottom of the base unit. To open, gently lift stabilizer bars over the rubber skid feet. While looking at the bottom of the base unit, rotate bars counter-clockwise and lock into place.
Figure 3
Connect motorized column to base unit.
Be sure to turn column clockwise to lock into place.
Figure 4
Slide plastic wand with feather attachment onto column wire.
Check to be sure it is securely attached.
Figure 5
Familiarise yourself with the simple controls on the base unit of the
Loco!Motion.
a. Timer (Left Side)
B. Speed Control (Middle)
C. On/Off (Right Side
Figure 6
Push the On/Off button to start the movement.
Pushing the On button one time will result in continual movement. (Use the timer button to limit the time to a pre-set number of minutes).
Figure 7
Push the timer button to control duration of play. The toy can be programed for 15 minutes up to 2 hours of continuous play. To set the timer, push the timer button once for 15 minutes, twice for 30 minutes, etc., up to 8 times for 2 hours. To reset timer, press the On/Off button.
Figure 8
Turn the Speed Control dial clockwise to increase wand speed, counter clockwise to decrease speed.
