POURED-IN-PLACE SURFACES OR PRE-MANUFACTURED RUBBER TILES
You may be interested in using surfacing other than loose-fill materials – like rubber
tiles or poured-in-place surfaces.
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Installations of these surfaces generally require a professional and are not
“do-it-yourself” projects.
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Review surface specifications before purchasing this type of surfacing. Ask
the installer/ manufacturer for a report showing that the product has been
tested to the following safety standard: ASTM F1292 Standard Specification
for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the Use Zone of
Playground Equipment. This report should show the specific height for which
the surface is intended to protect against serious head injury. This height
should be equal to or greater than the fall height-vertical distance between
a designated play surface (elevated surface for standing, sitting, or climbing)
and the protective surfacing below-of your play equipment.
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Check the protective surfacing frequently for wear.
PLACEMENT
Proper placement and maintenance of protective surfacing is essential. Be sure to:
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Extend surfacing at least 72 in. from the equipment in all directions.
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For to-and-fro swings, extend protective surfacing in front of and behind the
swing to a distance equal to twice the height of the top bar from which the
swing is suspended.
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For tire swings, extend surfacing in a circle whose radius is equal to the
height of the suspending chain or rope, plus 6 feet in all directions.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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An adult should supervise play on this product for children of all ages.
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Only for family residential domestic use.
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Designed for single rider. LIMIT: 1 child per swing.
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Maximum fall height 6.5 ft. (determined by swing pivot point, maximum
hanging rope length and 24 in. above ground surface).
OPERATION WARNING:
Riders should be dressed appropriately including wearing well-fitting shoes that
fully protect feet. Remove
articles before swinging that create hazards when they
get tangled and caught (examples include ponchos, scarves, and other loose-fitting
clothing, bike or sports helmets). Adhere to the following guidelines for operation:
Do not swing the swing higher than hook attachment
(See Figure: 7)
• Remove rider
from the swing only after it has completely stopped • Do not twist swing chains or
ropes or loop them over the top support bar since this may reduce the strength of
the chain or rope • Avoid swinging empty seats • Do not walk close to, in front of, or
behind, or between moving items
(See Figure: 8)
• Rider should sit in center of the
swing with full weight in the seat • Do not use the equipment in a manner other than
intended • Do not attach items to the playground equipment or support structure that
the swing is attached to 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 • Do not climb swing when it is wet • When the
swing is in direct sunlight, check that seating surface is not too hot.
Maintenance Instructions
MAINTENANCE WARNING
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Failure to carry out these checks and inspections could
result in a fall or injury. Owners shall be responsible for maintaining the legibility of
the warning labels.
AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH PLAY SEASON:
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Check all moving parts including swing seat, ropes, cables, and chains for
excessive wear, fractures, breaks, sharp edges, rust, or other deterioration.
Replace as needed.
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Treat ropes with a Teflon-based lubricant.
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Tighten all hardware.
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Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and repaint using a non-lead-based
paint meeting the requirements of 16 CFR 1303.
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Reinstall any plastic parts, such as swing seat or any other items that were
removed for the cold season.
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Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent
compaction and maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.
(1) ONCE A MONTH DURING PLAY SEASON:
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Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, cables, and chains for wear, rust, or other deterioration. Replace as needed.
(2) TWICE A MONTH DURING PLAY SEASON:
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Treat ropes with a Teflon-based lubricant.
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Tighten all hardware.
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Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.
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Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, cables, and chains for wear, rust, or other deterioration. Replace as needed.
AT THE END OF EACH PLAY SEASON OR WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 32°F:
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Remove plastic swing seats and other items and take indoors or do not use.
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Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to maintain appropriate depth. Replace as
necessary.
SWING DISPOSAL:
When you are ready to dispose of swing, make sure that all swing components are disposed of in accordance with local waste
ordinances. Swing should be disassembled and disposed of in such a way that no unreasonable hazards exist at the time the swing is discarded.
SAFETY INFORMATION:
To reduce the likelihood of injury please follow the guidelines as outlined in this instruction manual. You can visit our
website www.mandmsalesinc.com to review the instruction manual in the future or keep this instruction sheet for reference: MM00196 Bulldozer
Toddler Swing Instruction Manual. The installation instructions above are reflective of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Outdoor
Playground Safety Handbook. For a complete description of installation instructions and warnings for outdoor playground equipment you can visit
our website www.mandmsalesinc.com to link to the current CPSC handbook and review in its entirety.
Our products are tested to ensure safety and compliance with Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) including specifications
for lead paint and phthalates and ASTM International F1148 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
DO NOT WALK IN FRONT OR BEHIND
SWING WHILE IN MOTION.
M&M Sales Enterprises, Inc.
1300 Synergy Court, Dubuque, IA 52002 | 877-242-0154 www.mandmsalesinc.com
NEVER SWING HIGHER THAN
HOOK ATTACHMENT
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