© Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings
Ridgefield
19803-100 Rev g (10-17)
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PlAy SeT SAfeTy
observing the following statements & warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury:
• Children should use equipment only in its intended manner.
• Children should not wear loose or stringed clothing while using playground equipment.
• Children should not play on equipment in wet weather conditions due to potentially slippery surfaces.
• Children should noT walk too closely in front of, behind, or between moving swings and trapezes.
• Children should noT swing empty swing seats.
• Children should noT jump off swings and/or trapeze while they are in motion.
• Children should noT twist swing chains because this will reduce the strength of the chain and connectors.
• Children should sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.
• do not allow children under age 7 to use monkey bars unless supported by an adult.
• Children should noT be on the top surface of the monkey bars or swing beam.
• on-site adult supervision is required at all times for children of all ages.
• until assembly is complete, do noT let your children use the play set.
• never fasten anything not approved by Creative Playthings to your play set. Accessories or items not ap-
proved by Creative Playthings include; dog runs, clothes lines, electrical devices, or bird feeders etc.
• Suspended ropes, chains, and cables must be secured at both ends.
• Suspended ropes, chains, and cables must not be capable of looping back on themselves.
• do not allow more than 120 lbs. on Single occupancy swing accessories such as the Sling Swing and Trapeze.
• do noT allow more than 175 lbs. on multiple use swing accessories such as the back-to-back Plastic Horse,
and Wooden lawn Swing glider.
• do noT allow more children on the play set than can simultaneously use all the swing stations at one time.
• Children should neVeR wear bicycle helmets while playing on the play set.
Assembly Safety:
• Keep the work area clean and clear of obstructions.
• Children should stay out of the work area until the safe play area is cleared of obstacles, the play set has been
completely assembled, all hardware has been tightened and checked, and all tools have been picked up.
• Keep children off the
play set
until it has been completely assembled.
• Some parts of the assembly process may require help from another competent adult.
• do not stand on the platform until the play set has been completely assembled, use a step ladder if you can
not reach high enough.
• follow the manufacturers' safety recommendations for the tools and equipment you use.
• Avoid assembling your play set in poor weather conditions.
• Wear proper clothing and safety equipment (safety glasses, boots, and gloves) while assembling your play set.
foR SAfeTy SAKe, PleASe TAKe TiMe To ReAd All inSTRuCTionS CoMPleTely And
CAuTion youR CHildRen APPRoPRiATely.
