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Clearance distance should be 6 feet 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  

(avoid ponchos, scarves, and other loose-fitting  
clothing that is potentially hazardous). 

• Do not sit on the floor of the swing. Sit only on the 

seats.

• Avoid swinging the boat when not occupied.
• Warning! Please be sure children wear well-fitting 
   footwear that fully encloses the foot when using this 
   swing. Clogs, flip-flops, and sandals are considered  
   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 since 

such action may reduce the strength of the rope.

• Get off of the swing while it is in motion.
• Climb on the swing when it is wet.
• Attach additional items to the swing that might cause  

a strangulation hazard.

• 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.
• Check all protective coverings on pipes, edges, and 

corners. Replace if they are loose, cracked, or missing.

• Check all moving parts including swing seat, ropes for 

wear, rust, or other deterioration. Replace as needed. 
The hardware used for this swing (binding post, screw, 
S hook, lock washer, flat washer, and metal ring) can 
be found at a local hardware store.

• Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and repaint 

using a non-lead-based paint meeting the requirements 
of 16 CFR 1303.

• Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer’s  

   instructions.• If the swing is hung from swing set 
frame, then lubricate all metallic moving parts that are 
attached by a metal connection.

• If the swing is hung from a tree branch, then rake and 

check depth of loose-fill protective surfacing materials 
(such as mulch or sand) to prevent compaction and to 
maintain appropriate depth (minimum amount is 9"). 
Replace as needed. 

Twice a month during play season, adults should:
• Tighten all hardware.
• Check all protective coverings on pipes, edges, and 

corners. Replace if they are loose, cracked, or missing.

• If the swing is hung from a tree branch, then rake and 

check depth of loose-fill protective surfacing materials 
(such as mulch or sand) to prevent compaction and to 
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 or 

other deterioration. Replace as needed.

• Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer’s  
   instructions.
• If the swing is hung from a tree branch, then rake and 

check depth of loose-fill protective surfacing materials 
(such as mulch or sand) to prevent compaction and to 
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:

• Remove the swing from its outdoor location.
• Store the swing in a dry environment.
• If the swing is hung from a tree branch, then rake and 

check depth of loose-fill protective surfacing materials 
(such as mulch or sand) to prevent compaction and to 
maintain appropriate depth (minimum amount is 9"). 
Replace as needed.

• To clean, spot clean.

Disposing of the Swing

To dispose of the swing, first disassemble it. Dispose of it 
in such a way that no unreasonable hazards will exist at 
the time that the swing is discarded. 

This conforms to ASTM F1148, Consumer  
Safety Performance Specification for Home  
Playground Equipment.

Please retain these instructions for future use.

Safety Guidelines

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