Ensuring Safety of the Swing
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Clearance distance should be 6 feet around the swing.
A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury to
the equipment user.
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.
To prevent serious injury:
1. It is important for adults to instruct children to:
• Dress appropriately while using the swing (avoid
ponchos, scarves, and other loose-fitting clothing that is
potentially hazardous).
• Sit in the center of the swing with full weight on the
seat if swinging alone.
• Avoid swinging empty seats.
2. It is important for adults to instruct children NOT to:
• Do not use the equipment until properly installed.
•Walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving
items.
• Twist ropes or loop them over the top support bar since
such action may reduce the strength of the rope.
• Get off of the swing while it is in motion.
• Climb on the swing when it is wet.
• Attach additional items to the swing that might cause a
strangulation hazard.
• Wear a bicycle or sport helmet while on the swing.
Maintaining the Swing
At the beginning of each play season, adults should:
• Tighten all knots.
• Check ropes for wear at knots & contact points. Replace
if deterioration exists.
• Check all wood surfaces for cracks, chips or splinters.
Sand, paint or replace as needed.
• If the swing is hung from swing set frame, then
lubricate all metallic moving parts that are attached by a
metal connection.
• If the swing is hung from a tree branch, then rake and
check depth of loose-fill protective surfacing materials
(such as mulch or sand) to prevent compaction and to
maintain appropriate depth (minimum amount is 9").
Replace as needed.
Twice a month during play season, adults should:
• Tighten all knots.
• Check ropes for wear at knots & contact points. Replace
if deterioration exists.
• Check all wood surfaces for cracks, chips or splinters.
Sand, paint or replace as needed.
• If the swing is hung from swing set frame, then
lubricate all metallic moving parts that are attached by a
metal connection.
• If the swing is hung from a tree branch, then rake and
check depth of loose-fill protective surfacing materials
(such as mulch or sand) to prevent compaction and to
maintain appropriate depth (minimum amount is 9").
Replace as needed.
Once a month during play season, adults should:
• Check all moving parts including ropes for wear or
other deterioration. Replace as needed.
• If the swing is hung from a tree branch, then rake and
check depth of loose-fill protective surfacing materials
(such as mulch or sand) to prevent compaction and to
maintain appropriate depth (minimum amount is 9").
Replace as needed.
At the end of each play season or when the temperature
falls below 40°F, adults should:
• Remove the swing from its outdoor location.
• Store the swing in a dry environment.
• If the swing is hung from a tree branch, then rake and
check depth of loose-fill protective surfacing materials
(such as mulch or sand) to prevent compaction and to
maintain appropriate depth (minimum amount is 9").
Replace as needed.
Disposing of the Swing
To dispose of the swing, first disassemble it. Dispose of it
in such a way that no unreasonable hazards will exist at
the time that the swing is discarded.
