Warnings and Safe Play Instructions
Instructions for Proper Maintenance
HARDWARE:
Check metal parts for rust. If found,
sand and repaint using a non-lead
paint complying with 16 CFR 1303.
Inspect and tighten all hardware. On
wood assemblies DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN as to cause crushing and
splintering of wood.
Check for sharp edges or protruding screw threads, add
washers if required.
WOOD PARTS:
Check all wood members for deterioration, structural
damage and splintering. Sand down splinters and replace
deteriorated wood members. As with all wood, some
checking and small cracks in grain is normal.
Applying a water repellent or stain (water-based) on a
yearly basis is important maintenance to maintain
maximum life and performance of the product.
Check the following at the beginning of the play season:
Check twice a month during play season:
HARDWARE:
Inspect for tightness. Must be firmly against, but not crushing the wood.
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. This will cause splintering of wood.
Check for sharp edges or protruding
screw threads. Add washers if required.
Your KidKraft Play System is designed and constructed of quality materials with your child’s safety in mind. As with
all outdoor products used by children, it will weather and wear. To maximize the enjoyment, safety and life of your
Playhouse, it is important that you, the owner, properly maintain it.
If you dispose of your playhouse:
Please disassemble and dispose of your unit so that it does not create any
unreasonable hazards at the time it is discarded. Be sure to follow your local waste ordinances.
CONTINUOUS ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED.
Most serious injuries and deaths on playground equipment have
occurred while children were unsupervised! Our products are designed to meet mandatory and voluntary safety standards.
Complying with all warnings and recommendations in these instructions will reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to
children using this play system. Go over the warnings and safe play instructions regularly with your children and make
certain that they understand and follow them. Remember on-site adult supervision is required for children of all ages.
CHOKING HAZARD/SHARP EDGES & POINTS
• NEVER
allow children to wear loose fitting clothing,
• NEVER
allow children to wear bike or sport helmets
when using this playhouse.
TIP OVER HAZARD
DO NOT
allow children to play on the playhouse until
the assembly is complete.
PLACEMENT
WARNING
Choose a level location for the equipment. This can
reduce the likelihood of the playhouse tipping over
and loose-fill surfacing materials washing away during
heavy rains.
Adult assembly required. This product contains
smallparts and parts with sharp edges and points.
Keep parts away from children until fully assembled.
STRANGULATION HAZARD
• NEVER
allow children to play with ropes,
clotheslines, pet leashes, cables, chains or cord-like
items when using this playhouse or to attach these
items to the playhouse.
ponchos, hoods, scarves, capes, necklaces, items with
draw-strings, cords or ties when using this playhouse.
Failure to prohibit these items, even helmets with chin
straps, increases the risk of serious injury and death to
children from entanglement and strangulation.
Place the toy on a level surface at least 2m from any
structure or obstruction such as fences, garages, house,
overhanging branches, laundry or electrical wires.
Dress children with well fitting and full foot enclosing
footwear.
Check for splintered, broken or cracked wood; missing,
loose, or sharp edged hardware. Replace, tighten and or
sand smooth as required prior to playing.
Replace defective parts in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not permit climbing on equipment when it is wet.
– Safe Play Instructions
WARNING
Do not permit rough play or use of equipment in a
manner for which it was not intended. Standing or
climbing on or jumping from the roof.
Do not allow children to wear open toe or heel
footwear like sandals, flip–flops or clogs.
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