Clearance distance should be 6' around the swing.
A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury
to the equipment user.
Do not use the equipment until properly installed.
This swing is not to be used in any other manner other
than its intended use.
Adult supervision is required.
Adults should verify that the hanging ropes are secured
and cannot be looped back on the swing.
Do not use this equipment in a manner other than intended.
It is important for adults to instruct children to:
• Dress appropriately while using the swing
(avoidponchos,scarves,andotherloose-ng
clothingthatispotenallyhazardous).
• Instruct children when swinging alone to put their full
weight in the center of the swing.
• Warning!Pleasebesurechildrenwearwell-ng
footwear that fully encloses the foot when using this
swing.Clogs,ip-ops,andsandalsareconsidered
inappropriate footwear.
It is important for adults to instruct children NOT to:
•Walk close to, in front of, behind, or between
moving items.
• Twist ropes or loop them over the top support bar
sincesuchaconmayreducethestrengthoftherope.
• Getooftheswingwhileitisinmoon.
• Climb on the swing when it is wet.
• Aachaddionalitemstotheswingthatmightcause
astrangulaonhazard.
• Wear a bicycle or sport helmet while on the swing.
Maintaining the Swing
At the beginning of each play season, adults should:
• Tighten all hardware.
• Checkallprotecvecoveringsonpipes,edges,and
corners. Replace if they are loose, cracked, or missing.
• Check all moving parts including the swing seat and
ropesforwear,rust,orotherdeterioraon.Ifdamage
isfound,disconnueuse.
• Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and
repaintusinganon-lead-basedpaintmeengthe
requirements of 16 CFR 1303.
• Lubricate all metallic moving parts per
manufacturer’sinstrucons.
• If the swing is hung from a swing set frame, lubricate
allmetallicmovingpartsthatareaachedbya
metalconnecon.
• If the swing is hung from a tree branch, rake and
checkdepthofloose-llprotecvesurfacingmaterials
(suchasmulchorsand)topreventcompaconandto
maintain appropriate depth (minimum amount is 9").
Replace as needed.
Twice a month during play season, adults should:
• Tighten all hardware.
• Checkallprotecvecoveringsonpipes,edges,and
corners. Replace if they are loose, cracked, or missing.
• If the swing is hung from a tree branch, rake and
checkdepthofloose-llprotecvesurfacingmaterials
(suchasmulchorsand)topreventcompaconandto
maintain appropriate depth (minimum amount is 9").
Replace as needed.
Once a month during play season, adults should:
• Check all moving parts including ropes for wear
orotherdeterioraon.Ifdamageisfound,
disconnueuse.
• Lubricate all metallic moving parts per
manufacturer’sinstrucons.
• If the swing is hung from a tree branch, rake and
checkdepthofloose-llprotecvesurfacingmaterials
(suchasmulchorsand)topreventcompaconandto
maintain appropriate depth (minimum amount is 9").
Replace as needed.
At the end of each play season or when the temperature
falls below 40°F, adults should:
• Removetheswingfromitsoutdoorlocaon.
• Store the swing in a dry environment.
• To clean, spot clean.
Disposing of the Swing
To dispose of the swing, first disassemble it. Dispose of it in
suchawaythatnounreasonablehazardswillexistatthe
time that the swing is discarded.
ThisconformstoASTMF1148,Consumer
Safety Performance Specification for Home
Playground Equipment.
Please retain these instructions for future use.
Safety Guidelines
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