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Important Safety Guidelines (Continued)
This product should be inspected on a regular basis. If any of the following conditions
are noted, they should be removed, corrected, or repaired immediately to prevent
injuries:
• Hardware that is loose, worn or that has protrusions or projections.
• Scattered debris, litter, rocks, or tree roots.
• Splinters, large cracks, and decayed wood components.
• Deterioration and corrosion on structural components.
• Missing or damaged equipment components.
• Check all nuts and bolts frequently during the usage season and tighten as required.
(But not so tight that you crack the wood)
• Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage period.
• Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges twice monthly during usage season to
be certain they are in place. Replace when necessary. It is especially important to do
this at the beginning of each new season.
• Check swing seat and chains monthly during usage season for evidence of
deterioration. Replacement should be made of any item if excessive wear is found.
Contact the “seller” for warranted replacement parts.
• Inspect wood parts monthly. The grain of the wood sometimes will lift in the dry season
causing splinters to appear. Light sanding may be necessary to maintain a safe playing
environment. If you are treating your product with stain regularly, it will help prevent
severe checking/splitting and other weather damage.
• Once or twice a year, depending on your climate conditions, you must apply some type
of protection (sealant) to the wood of your product. Prior to the application of sealant,
lightly sand any “rough” spots on your set. Please note this is a requirement of your
warranty.
• The swing area should be free from obstacles such as yard toys, etc. when in use.
• The swing should have a fall zone extending a minimum of 6’ from the outer edge of
the support structure on each side. A “fall zone” in front and back of the swing should
extend out a minimum distance of twice the height of the swing as measured from the
ground to the top of the swing support structure.
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