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MM00196 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ASSEMBLY | Installation | Operation | Maintenance | SAFETY

 

ASSEMBLY 

Before you start, observe the following statements and warnings to reduce the likelihood of serious 

or fatal injury.

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This swing come fully assembled — upon receipt check all parts including bucket, ropes, 

straps, buckles and spring clips for any fractures, breaks, sharp edges, rust, or other signs 

of damage or deterioration and for any missing parts before moving on to the installation 

section of the manual. 

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DO NOT use swing if any damage or deterioration is detected or missing parts. Contact 

point of purchase retailer or M&M Sales Enterprises, Inc. Never substitute parts.

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Please keep instructions for future reference.

 

INSTALLATION

SWING SET OR OTHER HORIZONTAL BEAM ASSEMBLY:  

To attach swing to an existing swing set do so by removing a swing or playground element 

from the existing set and attach the two spring clips to the swing support hook hardware 

installed on equipment.

 (See Figure: 1)

TREE LIMB OR CROSS BAR ASSEMBLY:  

First test the tree limb or cross bar to ensure that it is secure, it will support at least  

50 lbs., is over level ground, has a minimum height of 7 feet and is no less than 6 feet on 

all sides from vertical elements. Swing should have a clearance of at least 1.5 times the 

total length of all the rope measured from the tree limb/horizontal beam to the spring 

clips attachment point. 

(See Figure: 2)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

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Do not install home playground equipment over concrete, asphalt, packed earth, 

grass, carpet or any other hard surface — A fall onto a hard surface can result in 

serious injury or death to the equipment user.

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To prevent serious injury, equipment must not be used until properly installed.

ADJUST SWING HEIGHT 

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Adjust swing hanging length so platform is parallel with ground. Bottom of 

swing should be no more than 24 inches and no less than 18 inches from the 

ground. 

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Ensure that the swing hangs horizontal after adjustment of the ropes. 

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Never add extra length to chain or rope. The chains or ropes provided are the 

maximum length designed for the swinging element(s).

SECURE YOUR CHILD

1. 

Place your child in the swing, then place the safety belt over your child’s lap and 

snap the connectors together.

 (See Figure: 3)

2. 

Tighten belt by pushing the anchor end of the belt up through the buckle, creating 

a loop. Pull the free end of the belt to secure it in place. Repeat until the belt fits 

snuggly around your child’s waist. Do not over tighten.

 (See Figure: 4)

3. 

To loosen the belt push the free end of the belt up through the buckle, creating 

a loop, then pull the anchor end of the belt.

SELECTIVE PROTECTIVE SURFACING

One of the most important things you can do to reduce the likelihood of serious head 

injuries is to install shock-absorbing protective surfacing under and around your play 

equipment. The protective surfacing should be applied to a depth that is suitable for the 

equipment height in accordance with ASTM F1292. There are different types of surfacing 

to choose from; whichever product you select, follow these guidelines  

(See figure 5 and 6)

:

NOTE—Do not install home playground equipment over concrete, asphalt, or any other 

hard surface. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury to the equipment user. 

Grass and dirt are not considered protective surfacing because wear and environmental 

factors can reduce their shock absorbing effectiveness. Carpeting and thin mats are 

generally not adequate protective surfacing. Ground level equipment such as a sandbox, 

activity wall, playhouse or other equipment that has no elevated play surface-does not 

need any protective surfacing.

LOOSE-FILL MATERIALS

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Maintain a minimum depth of 9 in. of loose-fill materials such as wood mulch/

chips, engineered wood fiber (EWF), or shredded/recycled rubber mulch for 

equipment up to 96 in. high; and 9 in. of sand or pea gravel for equipment up to 

60 in. high. NOTE: An initial fill level of 12 in. will compress to about a 9 in. depth 

of surfacing over time. The surfacing will also compact, displace, and settle, and 

should be periodically refilled to maintain at least a 9 in. depth.

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Use a minimum of 6 in. of protective surfacing for play equipment less than 

 

48 in. in height. If maintained properly, this should be adequate. (At depths less 

than 6 in., the protective material is too easily displaced or compacted.)

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Use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/or lining the 

perimeter with landscape edging. Don’t forget to account for water drainage.

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Check and maintain the depth of the loose-fill surfacing material. To maintain 

the right amount of loose-fill materials, mark the correct level on play 

equipment support posts. That way you can easily see when to replenish and/or 

redistribute the surfacing.

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Do not install loose fill surfacing over hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt.

NOTE: Continued on Back Side

K

At least 6 ft 

from the trunk 

or 1.5x the 

length the 

swing rope.

 

18”(min)-24”(max) ground clearance.

THIS SWING 

COMES fully 

assembled 

and ready  

to hang.

Figure: 1

Figure: 2

Figure: 3

Figure: 4

Figure: 5

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9-36

MOnths

Toddler Swing

BULLDOZER

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