A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury
to the equipment user.
Do not use the equipment until properly assembled.
This rocker is not to be used in any other
manner other than its intended use.
Adult supervision is required.
It is important for adults to instruct children to:
• Dress appropriately while using the rocker
(avoid ponchos, scarves, and other loose-fitting
clothing that is potentially hazardous).
• Wear well-fitting footwear that fully encloses the
foot when using this rocker. Clogs, flip-flops, and
sandals are considered inappropriate footwear.
It is important for adults to instruct children NOT to:
• Walk close to moving rocker.
• Get off of the rocker while it is in motion.
• Climb on the rocker when it is wet.
• Attach additional items to the rocker that might cause
a strangulation hazard.
Maintaining the Rocker
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 parts for wear, rust, or other deterioration.
Replace as needed. The hardware used for this
rocker 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.
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.
Once a month during play season, adults should:
• Check all parts for wear or other
deterioration. Replace as needed.
A
t the end of each play season or when the
temperature falls below 40°F, adults should:
• Remove the rocker from its outdoor location.
• Store the rocker in a dry environment.
• Spot clean if needed.
Disposing of the Rocker
To dispose of the rocker, first disassemble it. Dispose
of it in such a way that no unreasonable hazards will
exist at the time that the rocker is discarded.
This conforms to ASTM F1148, Consumer Safety Performance
Specification for Home Playground Equipment.
Please retain these instructions for future use.
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