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Storing the Trampoline Enclosure Safely
Specific steps for storing the trampoline enclosure are given later in this manual. There are special safety precautions to
be aware of when storing the enclosure.
Remove the attached arch sections as a unit and place them on the ground. Separate the tubes after they are on the
ground. Avoid pinching your fingers by wearing gloves and keeping your fingers away from pinch points near the
bracket
assembly while you are removing the tubes from the frame.
Placing the Trampoline and Enclosure in a Safe Place
There must be at least 24 feet (7.3 meters) of clear, open space above the ground. Do not place or store anything
underneath the trampoline and enclosure. To avoid injury, the trampoline and enclosure must be kept away from
objects and possible hazards including electric power wiring, tree limbs, and fences. Do not place the trampoline and
enclosure near any other recreational devices or structures such as a swimming pool or swing set. The trampoline and
enclosure must be placed on a level surface before use. The area around the trampoline must always have plenty of
light.
For the Supervisor
• Be familiar with the information in this manual and enforce all of the safety rules. Help all users to utilize the
trampoline and enclosure safely.
• All trampoline and enclosure users must have someone to supervise them at all times, regardless of the skill or age
of the user.
• Secure the trampoline and enclosure against unauthorized and unsupervised use. Keep the trampoline and
enclosure free of any objects that could interfere with the jumper.
• This trampoline and enclosure is not recommended for use by children under 6 years of age or by anyone weighing
more than 350 pounds.
• Use the trampoline and enclosure only when the trampoline mat (bed) is clean and dry. Inspect the trampoline and
enclosure prior to each use and replace any worn or damaged parts. Use only when the enclosure netting has no
holes, all uprights are tightly bolted into their sockets, and the netting is properly suspended.
• DO NOT attempt or allow somersaults on the trampoline. Landing on the back or neck can cause serious injury,
paralysis, or death, even when landing in the middle of the bed.
For the Jumper
Do not use the trampoline enclosure when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
JUMPING
• Avoid jumping too high or for too long. Always control your jump.
• Take turns jumping one at a time, and always have someone watch you.
• Do not attempt to jump over the netting. Do not intentionally bounce off of the netting. Do not hang from kick, cut,
or climb on the netting.
• Wear clothing that does not have drawstrings, hooks, loops or anything else that could get caught while using the
trampoline/enclosure and result in entanglement or strangulation, or both.
• Do not attach anything to the netting that is not a Skywalker Trampolines approved accessory or part of the of the
trampoline enclosure.
Climb onto and off of the trampoline. Do not jump onto or off of it. Do not use the trampoline as a springboard to
jump to other objects or places.
ENTERING AND EXITING THE TRAMPOLINE ENCLOSURE
The Trampoline should be used only under the appropriate adult supervision.
A ZIPPER CLIP IS PROVIDED TO HELP SECURE THE TRAMPOLINE AGAINST UNSUPERVISED USE BY
CHILDREN AND TO KEEP THE ZIPPER IN THE CLOSED POSITION DURING USE. A responsible adult
supervisor should be present to assure that the zipper clip is attached to the D-ring on the jump mat and that the
horizontal clips are attached to the D-rings on the enclosure netting, both during use and after use.
For additional information regarding equipment, contact Skywalker Holding, LLC. For additional information
regarding skill training, contact a trainer certification organization.
USE AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
OVERVIEW OF TRAMPOLINE USE
The first periods of trampoline use should focus on learning fundamental body positions and practicing the eight
basic bounces that are described on pages 10 and 11.
During this learning period, jumpers should practice these basic techniques and perfect them. Braking, or checking
the bounce, should be taught first and stressed as a safety measure. Jumpers should break their jump whenever they
start to lose their balance or control. This is done by simply flexing the knees sharply upon landing and absorbing the
upward thrust of the mat. This allows the jumper to stop suddenly and avoid losing control.
With trampoline use, the take off point and landing point of a good, controlled jump are in the same spot. An
exercise is considered learned only when a jumper is able to perform it correctly time after time. Jumpers should
never go on to any advanced stunt until they can perform all previous stunts correctly each time.
Allow each jumper a brief turn on the trampoline. Extended bouncing exposes an overtired user to an increased risk
of injury. Longer turns tend to lessen the interest of others waiting to jump. Clothing should consist of a T-shirt and
shorts. Jumpers should wear regulation gymnastic shoes or heavy socks, or they may jump barefoot. Street shoes or
tennis shoes should not be worn on the trampoline. Beginning jumpers may wish to wear loose-fitting protective
clothes, such as a long-sleeve shirt and pants, until correct landings are mastered. This will reduce the chance of mat
(bed) burns from improper landings on elbows and knees. No hard-sole shoes should be worn, as they cause extra
wear on the trampoline mat.
Mounting and dismounting (getting on and off) properly should be a strict rule from the beginning. Users should
climb onto the trampoline by placing their hands on the frame and stepping or rolling up onto the frame, across the
springs, and onto the mat. They should not step directly on the frame pad or hold on to the frame pad when getting
onto or off of the trampoline. Users should always place their hands on the frame while getting on or off. To get off,
jumpers should walk to the side of the mat, bend over and place one hand on the frame, and then step from the mat
to the ground. If you have installed the optional ladder, its rungs can be used to get on or off. Always face the ladder
and place your hands on the frame. Make sure your foot has secure contact with the ladder rung when using it.
Reckless bouncing should not be permitted. All skills should be learned at moderate heights. Control, rather than
height, should be emphasized. Jumpers should be forbidden to practice alone and unsupervised.
WARNING
GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRAMPOLINE
