Spalding M5800142 - Manual (Page 2)

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ID# M5800142 01/07
Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules
for safe operation of the system.
WARNING
• DO NOT HANG on the rim or any part of the system
including backboard, support braces or net.
• During play, especially when performing dunk type
activities, keep player's face away from the
backboard, rim and net. Serious injury could occur if
teeth/face come in contact with backboard, rim or net.
• Do not slide, climb, shake or play on base and/or
pole.
• After assembly is complete, fill system completely
with water or sand. Never leave system in an upright
position without filling base with weight, as system
may tip over causing injuries.
• When adjusting height or moving system, keep hands
and fingers away from moving parts.
• Do not allow children to move or adjust system.
• During play, do not wear jewelry (rings, watches,
necklaces, etc.). Objects may entangle in net.
• Surface beneath the base must be smooth and free
of gravel or other sharp objects. Punctures cause
leakage and could cause system to tip over.
• Keep organic material away from pole base. Grass,
litter, etc. could cause corrosion and/or deterioration.
• Check pole system for signs of corrosion (rust,
pitting, chipping) and repaint with exterior enamel
paint. If rust has penetrated through the steel
anywhere, replace pole immediately.
• Check system before each use for proper ballast,
loose hardware, excessive wear and signs of
corrosion and repair before use.
• Check system before each use for instability.
• Do not use system during windy and/or severe
weather conditions; system may tip over. Place
system in the storage position and/or in an area
protected from the wind and free from personal
property and/or overhead wires.
• Never play on damaged equipment.
• When moving system, use caution to keep
mechanism from shifting.
• Keep pole top covered with cap at all times.
• Do not allow water in tank to freeze. During sub-
freezing weather add 2 gallons of non-toxic
antifreeze, sand or empty tank completely and store.
(Do not use salt.)
• While moving system, do not allow anyone to stand
or sit on base or have added ballasting on base.
• Do not leave system unsupervised or play on system
when wheels are engaged for moving.
• Use Caution when moving system across uneven
surfaces. System may tip over.
• Use extreme caution if placing system on sloped
surface. System may tip over more easily.
• See instruction manual for proper installation and
maintenance.
Read and understand warnings listed
below before using this product.
Failure to follow these warnings may
result in serious injury and/or property
damage.
ID#: 558200 05/05
In the U.S.: 1-888-713-5488
In the U.S.: 1-800-558-5234
In Canada: 1-800-284-8339
In the U.S.: 1-800-334-9111 In the U.S.: 1-800-558-5234
In Canada: 1-800-284-8339
558170 07/05
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Do not adjust height of system
in upright position. System must
be in down position to adjust
A
B
Rest unit on support table. Remove adjustment knobs (A)
and carriage bolts (B) to extend or retract backboard and rim.
Height adjustment from 4-1/2' - 6-1/2'.
WARNING
Backboard
may rotate during
height adjustment.
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