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Ensuring Safety of the Swing
Clearance distance should be 13 ft around the swing. 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.
It is important for adults to instruct children to:
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Dress appropriately while using the swing (avoid ponchos, scarves, and
other loose-fitting clothing that is potentially hazardous).
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Sit on the center of the swing with full weight on the seat if swinging alone.
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Avoid swinging empty seats. It is important for adults to instruct children
DO NOT
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Walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving items.
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Twist ropes or loop them over the top support bar since such action may
reduce the strength of the rope.
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Get off the swing while it is in motion.
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Climb on the swing when it is wet.
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Attach additional items to the swing that might cause a strangulation
hazard.
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Wear a bicycle or sport helmet while on the swing.
Maintaining the Swing
At the beginning of the each play season, adults should:
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Tighten all hardware.
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Check all protective coverings on pipes, edges, and corners. Replace if
they are loose, cracked, or missing.
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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 local hardware store.
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Check metal parts for rust, if found, and repaint using a non-lead-based
paint meeting the ASTM requirements.
