© Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings
LEXINGTON WITH WOOD ROOF
19686-300 Rev Q (09-20)
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PLAY SET SAFETY
Observing the following statements & warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury:
• Children should use equipment only in its intended manner.
• Children should not wear loose or stringed clothing while using playground equipment.
• Children should not play on equipment in wet weather conditions due to potentially slippery surfaces.
• Children should NOT walk too closely in front of, behind, or between moving swings and trapezes.
• Children should NOT swing empty swing seats.
• Children should NOT jump off swings and/or trapeze while they are in motion.
• Children should NOT twist swing chains because this will reduce the strength of the chain and connections.
• Children should sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.
• Do not allow children under age 7 to use monkey bars unless supported by an adult.
• Children should NOT be on the top surface of the monkey bars or swing beam.
• On-site adult supervision is required at all times for children of all ages.
• Until assembly is complete, DO NOT let your children use the play set.
• Never attach items to the playground equipment that are not specifically designed for use with the equipment, such as, but not
limited to, jump ropes, clothesline, pet leashes, cables and chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard.
• Suspended ropes, chains, and cables must be secured at both ends.
• Suspended ropes, chains, and cables must not be capable of looping back on themselves.
• Do not allow more than 120 lbs. on single occupancy swing accessories such as the Sling Swing and Trapeze.
• Do NOT allow more than 175 lbs. on multiple use swing accessories such as the Back-to-Back Plastic Horse.
• Do NOT allow more children on the play set than can simultaneously use all the swing stations at one time.
• Children should NEVER wear bicycle or other helmets while playing on the play set.
• Dress children with well-fitting and full foot enclosing footwear. Examples of inappropriate footwear are clogs, flip flops, sandals.
• Never add extra length to chain or rope. The chains or ropes provided are the maximum length designed for the swinging
element(s).
• Do not allow children to wear inappropriate items, such as but not limited to, loose fitting clothing, hood and neck drawstrings,
scarves, cord-connected items, capes and ponchos. These items can cause death by strangulation.
Assembly Safety:
• Keep the work area clean and clear of obstructions.
• Children should stay out of the work area until the safe play area is cleared of obstacles, the play set has been completely as-
sembled, all hardware has been tightened and checked, and all tools have been picked up.
• Keep children off the play set until it has been completely assembled.
• Some parts of the assembly process may require help from another competent adult.
• Do not stand on the platform until the play set has been completely assembled, use a step ladder if you cannot reach high enough.
• Follow the manufacturers’ safety recommendations for the tools and equipment you use.
• Avoid assembling your play set in poor weather conditions.
• Wear proper clothing and safety equipment (safety glasses, boots, and gloves) while assembling your play set.
FOR SAFETY SAKE, PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAUTION
YOUR CHILDREN APPROPRIATELY.
