Use and Care Manual

PROPER USE INSTRUCTIONS
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Proper Use Instructions
Responsibilities of the user
The key here is to stay in control of your jumps. DO NOT move onto more complicated, more difficult
maneuvers until you have mastered the basic, fundamental bounce. Read, understand, and practice
all precautions and warnings prior to using the trampoline. A controlled jump is when you land and
take off from the same location. For additional tips and instructions, contact a certified trampoline
instructor.
Supervisor’s or owner’s role in preventing injuries
It is the responsibility of the supervisor(s) of the trampoline users to provide knowledgeable and
mature supervision. They need to know and enforce all the rules and warnings set forth in this
manual in order to minimize the likelihood of accidents and injuries and to inform users of these rules.
During the periods of time when supervision is unavailable or inadequate, the trampoline should be
disassembled and stored in a secure place to prevent unauthorized use. The supervisor is also
responsible to ensure that the safety placard is placed on the trampoline and that the jumpers are
informed of these warnings and instructions.
All jumpers need to be supervised, regardless of skill level or age.
 DO NOT attempt or allow somersaults. Landing on the head or neck can cause serious injury,
paralysis or death, even when landing in the middle of the mat.
 Do not allow more than one person on the trampoline. Use by more than one person at the
same time can result in serious injuries.
 Trampolines over 20 inches (51 cm) tall should not be used by children under six (6) years of age.
 Wear clothing free of drawstrings, hooks, loops or anything that could get caught while using the
trampoline/enclosure and result in entanglement or strangulation, or both.
 Climb on and off the trampoline. It is a dangerous practice to jump from the trampoline to the
floor or ground when dismounting, or to jump onto the trampoline when mounting. Do not use the
trampoline as a springboard to other objects.
 Keep enclosure tightly fastened to the trampoline in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Failure to properly assemble and maintain a tight, secure trampoline/enclosure
boundary may result in serious injury, strangulation or death.
 Completely close the opening of the enclosure before jumping. Close the opening of the
enclosure after using the trampoline.
 Do not use the trampoline while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
 Do not attempt to jump over the enclosure barrier.
 Do not intentionally rebound off the enclosure barrier.
Read and understand the use instructions in this manua
l prior to using this
product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.