6+ YEARS

TROUBLESHOOTING
If normal function of the product is disturbed or interrupted, strong electro-
magnetic interference may be causing the issue. To reset product, turn the
head and body completely off, then turn it back on. If normal operation does
INSTRUCTION
not resume, move the product to another location and try again. To ensure GUIDE
normal performance, charge the batteries, as low batteries may not allow
full function.
HEAD
HERO DROID
CONDITION RED LED 1 BLUE LED 2 WHITE LED (VR) ™
3
Low Battery (Head) X Flashing - 1Hz
OFF Low Battery (Body) Flashing - 1 Hz
3 1 2
WHIT RED BLU X OFF
E E
BODY System Error Flashing - 2Hz Flashing - 2Hz Flashing - 2Hz
RE
D

CONDITION RED LED 1

Head & Body Not Linked Fast Flashing
RESPONDS TO ENGLISH ONLY
Low Battery (Body) Flashing - 1Hz
© & ™ Lucasfilm

TIP: If BB-8 is acting up, try a reset. Turn body and head completely off, then
turn both power switches back on. If this does not work make sure the head
and body are fully
Ltd. 3x AAA(LR03)
T52116_0001_200738 BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED
charged then try again. 49_NEN_IS_R3
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Remove all packaging before use. Retain this information, addresses and
phone numbers for future reference. Please read User Instruction Guide for
1x Ni-MH1800 mAh

BATTERY INCLUDED
additional important information. Content may vary from pictures. An adult
should periodically check this toy to ensure no damage or hazards exist, if so,
remove from use.
Children should be supervised during play. Keep away from
obstacles and electrical hazards.
1x 400mAh/3.7V Lipo
BATTERY INCLUDED

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Always remove batteries from the controller when it is not being used for a
long period of time (controller/charger only). Wipe the toy gently with a clean
damp cloth.
Keep the toy away from direct heat. Do not submerge the toy in water.
This can damage the electronic assemblies. Turn off the power on the
controller when not in use.
Charge the main body (NiMH battery) every 6 months for battery maintenance.

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Customer Service: 1-800-622-8339 Email: [email protected]
 CAUTION: This toy contains inaccessible magnets.
Keep away from electronic and medical devices. Exposed magnets, if inhaled or swallowed can
stick together or to other metal objects, and cause serious or fatal injury.

? DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS
CAUTIONS...................................................................2
6+ YEARS

CONTENTS..................................................................3 1 BB-8 DROID HEAD

6+ YEARS
INSTRUCTION GUIDE
HERO DROID
™

INDICATOR LIGHTS.....................................................3 1 SMALL ANTENNA

BATTERY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION...........................4
CHARGING (BB- 8 BODY)......................................5
CHARGING (BB- 8 HEAD)..........................................6
1 LARGE
ASSEMBLY...................................................................7
ANTENNA1 Quick-Start Guide1 Instruction Guide
CHARGE PORT FUNCTIONS (BB- 8 BODY)................7 HERO DROID

CHARGE PORT FUNCTIONS (BB- 8 HEAD)................7

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS.............................8
GET STARTED..................................................................9
PLAY MODES...........................................................9
1 MICRO USB CHARGER CABLE FOR BB-8 DROID HE
REMOTE CONTROL MODE.......................................9
VOICE COMMAND MODE.................................9
FOLLOW ME..........................................................10 RESPONDS TO ENGLISH ONLY

3x AAA(LR03)
BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED

BB- 8 MOODS.......................................................10
1 BB-8 DROID BODY
ANIMATION BUTTON.................................................10 1 REMOTE CONTROL
1 WALL MOUNT
SLEEP MODE.........................................................10 CHARGER FOR BB-8 1x Ni-MH1800
QUICK START GUIDE mAh

DROID BODY
BATTERY INCLUDED

FCC INFORMATION..............................................11
SAFETY INFORMATION...........................................11
TROUBLE SHOOTING..............................................12 INDICATOR
IMPORTANT INFORMATION......................................12
LIGHTS 1x 400mAh/3.7V Lipo
BATTERY INCLUDED

BB-8 HEAD BB-8 BODY

CARE AND MAINTENANCE...................................12 RED Power Blue Light
Light RED = Indicates power status of BB-8
ON (see table on page 12 for
CAUTIONS NO LIGHT = details) CAUTION: This toy contains inaccessible magnets.

OFF
Keep away from electronic and medical devices. Exposed magnets, if inhaled or swallowed can stick together or to other metal objects, and cause serious or fatal injury.

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Before first use: Read the user's information together with your child.
DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE.
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INDOOR TOY.
CAUTION: Using item outdoors may cause damage to surface finish and
function. Use on smooth level surface.
Do not use near or on
incline. Do not use near or
on stairs.
Abrasive surfaces will damage product. 4
Special Note to Adults: Regularly examine for damage to the plug,
enclosure and other parts. In the event of any damage, the toy must not be
used with the controller White Light
until the damage has been repaired. White = Ready for Voice Commands
NOTE: If normal function of the product is disturbed or interrupted, strong NO Light = Not ready for Voice 4. RED LIGHT – ON indicates
electro- Commands
magnetic interference may be causing the issue. To reset product, turn it completely that there is power to the
 off, then turn it back on. If normal operation does not resume, move the Droid’s body. OFF
product to another location and try again. To ensure normal performance, TIP: Look for the WHITE LIGHT before giving indicates that there is no
change or re-charge the batteries, as low batteries may not allow full BB-8 voice commands! power to the Droid’s
function. body.
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BATTERY REMOVAL AND CHARGING (BB-8 BODY)
INSTALLATION
1. Locate the Charging Port Door on the BB-8 body section.
1. Locate the battery door on
the remote control.
2. Open the battery door
with a philips
screwdriver (not 2 1
included). If used or
spent
batteries are present, 2. Open the Charging Port Door.
remove these batteries 3. Move the Power Switch to the OFF Position. Red power indicator light will go
from the unit by pulling up OFF.
on one end of each
battery. DO NOT remove
1
or install batteries using
sharp or metal tools.

RED POWER

2 3 INDICATOR LIGHT

3 4. Plug the AC/DC wall mount charger (9V DC 700mA, 6.3W) into the wall outlet.
5. Plug the Charging Cord into the Charging Port in BB-8.
Red Light on wall mount charger will indicate charging is in
progress. No light shows in BB-8 Charging port area.
3. Install 3 new “AAA”(LR03) batteries (not included) as
shown in the polarity diagram (+/-) inside the battery
compartment. 4 5
4. Replace battery door securely.
5. Check your local laws and regulations for correct recycling and/or battery
disposal.

Battery Safety Information: RED CHARGE

• DO NOT rechargeLIGHT:
non-rechargeable batteries.
SOLID = short-circuit
• DO NOT CHARGINGthe FLASHING = FULLY CHARGED
supply terminals.
• Requires 3 X 1.5V “AAA” (LR03) • Only batteries of the same or
batteries (NOT INCLUDED). equivalent type as recommended are
• Batteries are small objects. to be used.
• Replacement of batteries must be done by • DO NOT incinerate used batteries.
adults. • DO NOT dispose of batteries in
• Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the fire, as batteries may explode
battery compartment. or leak.
• Promptly remove dead batteries from the • DO NOT mix old and new batteries or
toy. types of batteries (i.e.
• Dispose of used batteries properly alkaline/standard/rechargeable).
• Remove batteries for prolonged storage. • Using rechargeable batteries is not
recommended due to possible reduced
performance. Rechargeable batteries are only
to be charged under adult supervision.
Replaceable-rechargeable batteries are to be
removed from the toy before being charged.
 the Charging Port.
6. Charge around 3 hours, or until 8. Unplug the AC/DC wall mount charger from the wall outet.
red charge light flashes.
9. Close the Charging Port Door.
7. Unplug the Charging Cord from
Alternative Charges

Europe/ Korea Australia United Kingdom

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NOTE: If the red light does not show on the wall mount charger make su
the plug is fully inserted into the charge port and the power switch on t
CHARGING (BB-8 HEAD) ASSEMBLY
1. Locate the Charging Port Door on the BB-8 head section. Connect the Antenna to the Top of BB- 8.
Place BB-8 head on top of the body.
Assembly complete.

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2. Open the Charging Port Door.

3. Move the Power Switch to the OFF Position. Charging indicator light will go OFF.

NOTE: You may need to twist BB-8’s head to lock it into place. If BB-8’s

2 3 CHARGE PORT FUNCTIONS (BB-8 DROID BODY)

CHARGING POWER INIDCATOR LIGHT
INDICATOR RED = ON
LIGHT NO LIGHT = OFF
CHARGING
PORT
4. Plug the micro USB cable into the Charging Port. POWER SWITCH

5. Plug the USB Cable into an appropriate source. OFF POSITION

RED Light will indicate charging is in progress. GREEN Light will indicate
full charge.
ON POSITION
CHARGING INDICATOR
4 LIGHT:
RED = CHARGING
GREEN = FULLY CHARGE PORT FUNCTIONS (BB-8 DROID HEAD)
CHARGED NO LIGHT =
NOT CHARGING

POWER SWITCH RC CHANNEL

SELECTOR* A
OFF POSITION
NOTE: Cable is for

5 charging only and will NOT

transfer data.
POSITION
B

ON
POSITION

6. Charge around 1 hour, or POSITION

C
until charge light turns
GREEN.
7. Unplug the micro USB POSITION
cable
from the Charging Port. CHARGING PORT CHARGING
INDICATOR LIGHT
 RED = CHARGING CHARGING
GREEN = FULLY CHARGED NO LIGHT = NOT
8. Unplug the USB
*The RC CHANNEL SELECTOR must be in the same position as on the REMOTE
Cable from its
CONTROL. It may be changed to a different channel when playing with a friend who has
source. another BB-8, or similar product. This will let you maintain control of your BB-8 and not
9. Close the Charging Port interfere with the other BB-8.
Door.
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 REMOTE CONTROL GET STARTED
FUNCTIONS
THROTTLE 1. Open the Charging Port Door on the BB-8 Droid body.
FRONT SIDE
LEVER 2. Move the Power Switch to the ON position. Red power indicator light will
ANIMATION BUTTON (Left/Right) go ON. Close the Charge Port Door.
(Animate/Reverse Controls)
3. Open the Charging Port Door on the BB-8 Droid head.
THROTTLE LEVER 4. Move the Power Switch to the ON position. Red power light will go ON.
(Forward/Backwards) Close the Charge Port Door.
5. BB-8 will calibrate before normal play modes begin.
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NOTE: Keep BB-8 still and on a flat surface when powering on.

PLAY MODES
BB-8 has 3 PLAY MODES: REMOTE CONTROL (RC) – Direct control of BB-8’s
IR LED movements VOICE COMMAND – Verbally interact with
BB-8 FOLLOW ME – BB-8 will follow you
IR LED POWER INDICATOR POWER SWITCH
MODE
SELECTOR REMOTE CONTROL MODE
 NOTE: To Animate BB-8 press the animation button RC MODE
once. To reverse controls press and hold the 1. Set the Remote Control to RC Mode.
OFF (VOICE COMMAND
animation button for 2 seconds. 2. Move the Throttle to move BB-8.
MODE) FOLLOW ME

MODE

REMOTE
1 2
CONTROL RC CHANNEL
REAR SIDE SELECTOR* A
POSITION
B POSITION

C POSITION NOTE: Maintain a distance within 40 feet, between the Remote Control and BB-8.
VOICE COMMAND MODE BB-8 HELLO KYLO REN
COME HERE - CLOSER ST
Turn the remote OFF while BB-8 is powered ON. MOVE BALL GO TO SLEEP
HAVE YOU SEEN REY?
HOW ARE YOU?
White light indicates that BB-8 is listening for Voice Commands. DROID PLEASE
BATTERY DOOR BELT CLIP
Speak clearly to BB-8,
using the phrases listed at right. Await BB-8’s reactions.
RESPONDS TO ENGLISH ONLY

*NOTE: BB-8 will start scanning the room for intru

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 FCC STATEMENT: This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
FOLLOW ME MODE (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
Clip the Remote Control to your side and set to FOLLOW ME Mode. including interference that may cause undesirable operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply
Keeping controller around 5'-6'. Facing BB-8 begin walking slowly. with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
BB-8 will move toward reasonable protection against harmful interference to radio communications. Because this toy generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful
interference to radio communication. However there can be no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this toy

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does cause interference to radio or television reception (you can check this by turning the toy off and on while
the Remote Control. listening for the interference), one or more of the following measures may be useful:
CAUTION: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Do not walk down stairs, BB-8 will follow and could get damaged. • Increase the separation between the toy and the radio or the TV
• Consult the dealer or an experienced TV-radio technician for help.
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.
NOTE: Changes, adjustments or modifications to this unit, including but not limited to, replacement of any transmitter
NOTE: Use the follow me mode only in large areas to avoid running into walls or other component (crystal, semiconductor, etc) could result in a violation of FCC rules under part 15 and/or 95 and must be
expressly approved by
objects. If BB-8 stops moving towards your and begins to beep move closer so BB-8
Spin Master Ltd or they could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Shielded cables must be used with this unit
can regain the remote to insure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.
control IR LED signal. Make sure you do not cover the IR LED’s on the remote control. CANADIAN Class B statement: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSSs standard(s).
BB-8 MOODS Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference, and 2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
BB-8 may randomly display any of the following six CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
moods: BOLD; SAD; SASSY; HAPPY; SCARED;
CURIOUS
POWER ADAPTER SAFETY INFORMATION
- The transformer is not a toy and should be connected to the wall outlet by an adult. It should be periodically examined for
conditions
RC/ ANIMATION BUTTON 4. Press and hold the Animation that may result in the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons, such as damage to the cord, plug, blades, housing
or other parts, and in the event of such conditions, the transformer must not be used until the damage is repaired. The
1. Set the Remote Control to RC Button for 2 seconds. cord of this transformer cannot be replaced; if the cord is damaged, dispose of the transformer in accordance with
Mode. 5.BB-8’s head will turn in the opposite your local electrical product recycling regulations.
2. Press the Animation Button direction. - Transformers and power supplies for toys are not intended to be used as toys, and the use of these products by
once. 6.The controls over BB-8 will reverse. children shall be under the full supervision of parents.
- The toy must be used only with the recommended transformer.
3. BB-8 will randomly animate. - The toy is not to be connected to more than the recommended number of power supplies.
- Toys to be cleaned with a liquid are to be disconnected from the transformer before cleaning.
- To clean transformer, disconnect it from the wall and clean with a cloth dampened with water. Do not immerse
1 2 3 4 5 6 in water or use soap or other chemicals. Allow to dry before reusing. Do not connect to the AC outlet if wet or
damaged.
- AC Adapter Electrical Ratings: US, CAN Input: ~ 120V AC, 60Hz, 300mA. UK Input: ~ 240V, 50Hz. Australia and New Zealand
Input:
~ 240V, 50 Hz. Output: 9V DC, 700mA
SLEEP MODE - Batteries are only to be charged by adults or by children at least 8 years old.
1. After 3 - 5 minutes of no interaction, the Droid will go into SLEEP MODE. In This toy is equipped with LiPo and NiMH batteries. SPECIAL BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS:
SLEEP MODE, say “BB-8” to reactivate the Droid. Press the Controller's - Never charge battery unattended.
Direction Knob OR the Animation Button to reactivate. - Charge battery in an isolated area. Keep away from flammable materials.
2. After 5 minutes, the Droid will go into Power Down Mode. - Do not expose to direct sunlight. There is a risk of the batteries exploding, overheating, or igniting.
3. Open both Charge Ports. - Do not disassemble, modify, heat, or short circuit the batteries.
- Do not place them in fires or leave them in hot places.
4. Move the Power Switches to the OFF Position. - Do not drop or subject to strong impacts.
5. Move the Power Switches back to the ON Position. Droid will re-activate. - Do not allow the batteries to get wet.
- Only charge the batteries with the specified Spin Master™ battery charger.

3 4 5 - Only use the batteries in the device specified by Spin Master™.

- Carefully read the instruction guide and use the batteries correctly.
- In the unlikely event of leakage or explosion use sand or a chemical fire extinguisher for the battery.
- Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Special Battery Removal Instruction for LiPO, NiMH:
Product Battery Removal Instructions: Internal battery is factory installed, product disassembly and battery removal

3 4 5 must be performed by an adult. Do not puncture, cut, tear, compress or deform product during disassembly. Ensure
product is turned off, then use a screw driver to remove all screws. Separate product body halves to expose internal
electronics. When battery is visible in its entirety use scissors to cut a single battery wire, immediately wrap the cut
wire end with tape to isolate it, repeat until all battery wires are cut and isolated, and the battery is free from the rest
 of the product. Dispose of battery in accordance with your local battery recycling or disposal laws. NOTE: Opening of product and/or removal of battery will render product inoperative and voids manufacturer
warranties, dispose of remaining product components in accordance with local laws.

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