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IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ
This product is made from premium white cedar. Premium white cedar may still be slightly damp
when you receive your swing. If the wood is damp lay all the parts out on a table and leave
them in a covered area to air dry before staining or painting. Stain should be rated for outdoor
use such as the stain used for outdoor decks and outdoor furniture. Paint should also be rated
for outdoor use. Maintaining the finish will slow the natural aging process of the wood and
reduce surface checking.
It is important that all instructions are read before beginning construction. BE SURE TO READ
THE CHAIN MANUFACTURERS WARNING/INSTALLATION CARD LOCATED IN THE CHAIN
PACKAGE BEFORE BEGINNING! DO NOT HANG THE SWING WITHOUT READING AND
FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS CARD.
WARNING!
Be sure the chain manufacturer’s instructions are followed when installing the lag
swing hangers. The lag swing hangers should only be used with a 1/4” pilot hole drilled to a
depth of 1-1/2” as described in the chain manufacturer’s installation instructions. Be sure to
completely tighten lag swing hangers 1/4” past the last thread by using a screwdriver through
the triangular shaped top section. Applying bar soap or wax on the threads can make installation
easier. Turn the lag swing hangers so that the hook swings in the same direction as the swing.
INSTALL LAG SWING HANGERS SO THAT THEY ARE AS CLOSE TO PERPENDICULAR
TO THE SWING BEAM AS POSSIBLE. MAKE SURE THE LAG SWING HANGERS ARE
INSTALLED IN A SOUND WOOD BEAM THAT WILL SUPPORT 4 TIMES ITS INTENDED
LOAD CAPACITY. NEVER USE PLAIN “EYE” BOLTS FROM THE HARDWARE STORE TO
SUPPORT A SWING AS THESE BOLTS DO NOT HAVE A BEARING TO REDUCE FRICTION
ON THE CHAIN AS IT MOVES. USING A PLAIN “EYE” BOLT COULD CAUSE THE CHAIN
TO WEAR AND FAIL CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY. THE HOOK OF THE LAG SWING
HANGER SHOULD BE CLOSED SHUT AFTER THE HEIGHT OF THE SWING HAS BEEN
DETERMINED.
WARNING!
• Inspect each loop of chain before using. Each loop should be securely wrapped
around the center wire. If it is not, call the number on the chain warning tag to obtain a
replacement chain.
• Bolts on the swing should be checked often and tightened as needed.
• Be sure both short and medium chains are seated in the bottom of the “s-hook” and
that the chain is not twisted before using. If twisting is found then remove the chain from
the quick link and untwist the chain; then reinstall in the quick link.
• Never stand or allow children to stand in this swing! Do not allow anyone under or
behind the swing when it is in motion.
• Weight Capacity: 200 lbs
• FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY! NOT FOR USE AS A STORE DISPLAY.
• When disposing swing DO NOT BURN. Dispose of in a landfill.
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