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When conducting inspections, it is recommended that you use the Suggested General
Maintenance
Checklist and Routine Inspection and Maintenance Issues checklists
provided by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, a copy of which is contained
in this user manual.
CARE & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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DO NOT use the equipment if any bolts or nuts are missing or loose. ALWAYS check to ensure
the equipment and all parts are well secured and stable before each use.
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Inspect all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage season for tightness and tighten as
required. It is particularly important that this procedure is followed at the beginning of each
season.
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Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage period.
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Sand rusted areas on metal tubing and repaint using a nonlead-based paint meeting the
requirements of Title 16 CFR Part 1303.
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Check swing seats, ropes, cables and chains monthly during usage season for deterioration.
Replacements should be made in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges twice monthly during usage season to be certain
that they are in place and replace when necessary. It is especially important to do this at the
beginning of each new season.
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Do not use when the temperature drops below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C); remove and store the
plastic swing seats and slides indoors.
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Owners shall be responsible for maintaining the legibility of the warning labels.
