It is the responsibility of the owner to become familiar with the safety rules and to convey these rules to all users.

WARNINGS

• DO NOT attempt or allow somersaults. Landing on your head or neck can cause serious injury, paralysis, or death, even when landing in the middle of the bed.

• 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.

• Use trampoline only with mature, knowledgeable supervision.

• Trampolines over 20 inches (51 cm) tall are not recommended for use by children under 6 years of age.

• Inspect the trampoline before each use. Make sure the frame padding is correctly and securely positioned. Replace any worn, defective, or missing parts.

• 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.

• 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 additional information concerning the trampoline equipment, contact the manufacturer.

• For information concerning skill training, contact a certified trampoline instructor.

• Bounce only when the surface of the bed is dry. Wind or air movement should be calm to gentle. The trampoline must not be used in gusty or severe winds.

• Install a suitable trampoline safety enclosure, to reduce the potential for injury from bouncing off the trampoline bed. (See safety rules for Trampoline with Safety Enclosure)

• 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.

Note: The “bed” mentioned above and elsewhere in this manual, refers to the jumping surface (generally referred to as the “mat”). The “frame” mentioned refers to the rail assembly pieces of the trampoline.