Backyard Discovery Tanglewood Use and care manual

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Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions
MANUFACTURED BY:
Backyard Discovery
3305 Airport Drive
Pittsburg, KS 66762
800-856-4445
average 2 person assembly time
assembly time may vary based on skill level
Wooden Swing Set

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1 – MODEL NUMBER OF THE PRODUCT LOCATED ON THE FRONT OF THE ASSEMBLY MANUAL
2 – DESRIPTION OF THE PART FROM THE PARTS LIST
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2 - DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA PIEZA QUE SE ENCUENTRA EN LA LISTA DE PIEZAS
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