Owners manual

3.1. ACCIDENT CATEGORIES
Somersaults : A landing on the head or neck, even if it happens in the center of the
Trampoline, increases the risk of neck and back injuries, which can lead to paralysis
and sometimes death. This can occur if the user makes an error and falls forward or
backward. No
somersaults should be attempted on the Trampoline!
The probability of an injury increases if more than one person jump on the
Trampoline and lose control of their jump. Users can collide, fall down from the
Trampoline and land wrongly on the jump mat and on each other. Smaller users will
more easily be hurt in that case.
Climbing on or off the Trampoline: The trampoline’s mat is approx. a meter above the
floor. Jumping off the Trampoline onto the floor or another surface can lead to an
injury. Jumping on the Trampoline from a building roof, a terrace or other objects can
lead to injury. Small children need assistance when climbing on or off the Trampoline.
Be careful when climbing on and off the Trampoline. Do not step on the cushioning or
the framework. Do not use the framework for Climbing on or off the Trampoline.
Hitting the framework or the springs: When playing on the trampoline, STAY in the
center of the mat. This will reduce your risk of getting injured by landing on the frame
of springs. Always keep the frame pad covering the frame of the trampoline. DO NOT
jump or step onto the frame pad directly since it was not intended to support the
weight of a person?
Loss of control: when users lose control of their jump, they can land wrongly on the
jump mat, land on the framework or the cushioning or fall down from the Trampoline.
A controlled jump is one where the jumper lands and jumps from the same spot.
Before a more difficult jump maneuver is practiced, the basic controlled jump should
be mastered perfectly and continuously. If a jump manoeuvres is tried, which
exceeds the abilities of the jumper; there is a danger of losing control. In order to
regain control of the jump and land correctly, knees should be completely bent upon
landing.
Under influence of drugs or alcohol: The probability of an injury rises, if the user is
under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These substances weaken the response, the
faculty of judgment, the space awareness, the co-ordination and the motor functions
of the concerned user.
Collision with objects: while using the trampoline, person, animals or articles under it
will increase the probability of an injury. Jumping on the Trampoline while carrying an
article, above all sharp or fragile, increases the probability of an injury. Placing the
trampoline too close to electric wires, tree branches or other obstacles will increase
the probability of an injury.
Bad maintenance of the Trampoline: Users can hurt themselves if the trampoline is in
bad condition. A torn jump mat, a bent framework, missing cushioning or a missing
framework must be replaced before using the trampoline again. The trampoline
should be examined before each use.
Weather conditions: A wet jump mat is too slippery for safe jumping. Gusty or strong
winds can lead to a loss of jump control when jumping. In order to lower the
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