Owner Manual

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TRAMPOLINE SAFETY INFORMATION
In trampoline use, as in all active recreational sports, participants can be injured. However, there are steps that can be
taken to reduce risk of injury. In this section, primary accident patterns are identified and the responsibilities of
supervisors and jumpers in accident prevention are described.
ACCIDENT CLASSIFICATION
Somersaults(flips): Landing on your head or neck, even in the middle of the trampoline mat, increases the risk of a
broken back or neck, which can result in paralysis or death. Such events can occur when a jumper makes an error
trying to perform a forward or backward somersault(flip). Do not perform somersaults(flips) on this backyard trampo-
line.
Multiple Jumpers: More than one jumper at a time on the trampoline increases the chance of a jumper becoming
injured by losing control of his or her jump. Jumpers may collide with on another, fall off of the trampoline, fall onto
or through the springs, or land incorrectly on the mat. The jumper weighing the least is the jumper most likely to be
injured.
Mounting and Dismounting (Getting on and off): The trampoline mat is several feet above ground level. Jumping
from thet rampoline to the ground or any other surface may result in injury. Jumping onto the the trampoline from a
roof, deck, or other objects also prsents a risk of injury. Smaller children may need assistance getting onto or down
from the trampoline. Climb carefully onto and off of the trampoline. Do not step onto the springs or the fame pad. Do
not grasp the frame pad to pull yourself onto the trampoline.
Striking the Frame or the Springs: Injury may result from hitting the frame or falling through the springs while
jumping or getting onto or off of the trampoline. Stay in the center of the mat when jumping. Be sure to keep the
frame pad in place to cover the fame. The frame pad is not made or intended to suppor the weight of trampoline user.
Don ot step or jump directly on the frame pad.
Loss of Control: Jumpers who lose control of their jumps may land on the mat incorrectly, land on the frame or
springs, or fall off of the trampoline. A controlled jump is one where the landing is in the same spot as the takeoff.
Before learning a more difficult stunt, you should be able to do one over an over with control. Attempting a stunt
beyond present skill levels increases the chance of loss of control. To regain control and stop your jump bend your
knees sharply when you land.
Alcohol or Drug Use: The chance of injury increases when a jumper has consumed alcohol or taken drugs. These
substances impair a person’s reaction time, judgement, and phyiscal coordination.
Encountering Objects: Jumping on a trampoline while other people, pets, or objects are underneath it will increase the
chance of getting hurt. Jumping while holding or having an object on the trampoline, particularly one that is sharp or
breakable, will increase the chance of injury. Placing a trampoline too close to overhead electical wires, tree limbs, or
other objects can increase the chance of injury.
Poor Maintenance of The Trampoline: Jumpers may be injured if a trampoline is when it is in poor condition. A torn
mat, bent frame, broken spring, or missing frame pad, for example, should be replaced before anyone is allowed to
jump. Inspect the trampoline before each use.
Weather Conditions: A wet trampoline is too slippery for safe jumping. Gusty or high winds can cause jumpers to lose
control. To reduce the chance of injury, use the trampoline only when the weather is good.
Access: To prevent access to the trampoline by unsupervised smaller children, the optional access ladder should
always be taken away and stored in a safe place when the trampoline is not in use.