Owner Manual

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USE INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin use of this trampoline and trampoline enclosure, be sure to carefully read all
the information provided to you in this manual. Just like any other type of physical recreational
activity, participants can be injured.
To reduce the risk of injury, be sure to follow appropriate safety rules and tips.
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Trampolines over 20 in. (51cm) tall are not recommended for use by children under 6 years
of 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 bed.
* Inspect the trampoline before each use. Make sure the frame padding is correctly and
securely positioned. Replace any worn, defective or missing parts.
* To 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 jump onto other objects.
* Stop bounce by flexing knees as feet come in contact with the trampoline bed. Learn this skill
before attempting others.
* Learn fundamental bounces and body positions thoroughly before trying more advanced
skills. A variety of trampoline activities can be carried out by performing the basic
fundamentals in various series and combinations, performing one fundamental after another,
with or without feet bounces between them.
* Avoid bouncing too high. Stay low until bounce control and repeated landing in the center of
the trampoline can be accomplished. Control is more important than height.
* While keeping the head erect, focus eyes on the trampoline toward the perimeter. This will
help control bounce. Avoid bouncing when tired. Keep turns short.
* Properly secure the trampoline when not in use. Protect it against unauthorized use. If a
trampoline ladder is used, the supervisor should remove it from the trampoline when leaving
the area to prevent unsupervised access by children under 6 years of age.
* Keep objects away which could interfere with the performer. Maintain a clear area around the
trampoline.
* Do not use the trampoline while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
* For further information or additional instruction materials on skill training, contact a competent
trampoline instructor.
* Bounce only when the surface of the bed is dry. Wind or air movement should be calm and
gentle. The trampoline must not to be used in gusty or severe winds.
* Read all instructions before using the trampoline. Warnings and instructions for the care,
maintenance and use of this trampoline are included to promote safe, enjoyable use of this
equipment.
*You should always mount and dismount properly in order to avoid injury. 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.
*Stop bounce by flexing knees as feet come in contact with the trampoline bed. Learn this skill
before attempting others. This technique should also be practiced while you are learning each
of the basic bounces. The skill of breaking should be used whenever you lose balance or
control of your jump. Initially, you should get accustomed to the feel and bounce of the
trampoline. The focus must be on the fundamentals of your body position and you should
practice each bounce (the basic bounces) until you can do each skill with ease and control.
*Always learn the simplest bounce first and be consistent with the control of your bounce
before moving on to more difficult and advanced bounces. A controlled bounce is one when
your take off point and landing point is the same spot on the mat. If you move up to the next
bounce without first mastering the previous, you increase your chances of getting injured.