Visit our web page: www.termis.com/hammocks -  DO NOT JUMP UP AND DOWN IN THE HAMMOCK AND DO NOT USE THE HAMMOCK AS A PLAYGROUND SWING. Children have been known to use the hammock for a trampoline or try to swing the hammock off its hooks.  THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NOT THE INTENDED USE OF YOUR HAMMOCK.  IT ALSO WILL CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE HAMMOCK AND MOUNTING HARDWARE. -  THE MAXIMUM SAFE WEIGHT LIMIT FOR YOUR HAMMOCK IS THE LESSER OF 450 LBS. (200 KG) OR THE WEIGHT LIMIT INDICATED ON YOUR HAMMOCK. -  WHEN YOU HANG YOUR HAMMOCK, BE CERTAIN THAT IT IS SITUATED SO THAT THE ANGLE OF THE HAMMOCK WHEN SOMEONE IS LYING IN IT WILL EXCEED 25 DEGREES. -  DO NOT ALLOW THE CHAINS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR HAMMOCK TO BECOME TWISTED OR ALLOW THE HAM- MOCK TO FLIP OVER (WHICH ALSO CAUSES THE CHAINS TO TWIST).  This dramatically reduces the strength of the chain. -  DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN  THE HAMMOCK TREE HOOKS. -  A HAMMOCK CAN BE UNSTABLE  UNLESS YOU ALWAYS PLACE YOUR WEIGHT IN THE CENTER OF THE HAM- MOCK.  DO NOT SIT ON THE EDGE. -  DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THE HAMMOCK WITHOUT DIRECT ADULT SUPERVISION.  DO NOT HAVE INFANTS IN THE HAMMOCK. Included with your hammock will be the following: 1.  2  tree hooks for use in wood ( hammock and stand boxed together will not have these) 2.  2 S-hook and chain assemblies to make your hammock adjustable. (hammock and stand boxed together may only have one length) 3.  This instruction and warning sheet. Maintenance of your hammock By observing the following suggestions, your hammock will provide you with many hours of relaxing pleasure: 1.  When you hang your hammock for the first time, the weave may appear pulled or uneven.  Do not be alarmed.  Give your hammock a vigorous shake from one side and it should straighten out.  Do not be alarmed if your hammock appears too short when you first take it out of the box.  Our special hammock rope “breathes” and will stretch out to its correct length with use.  You may have to adjust the chain from time to time as the rope relaxes along with you. 2.  Store your hammock in a cool, dry place.  BE CERTAIN THAT IT IS  NOT WET OR DAMP WHEN STORED OR THE ROPE  MAY MILDEW OR ROT.  If your hammock does get wet, let it air dry completely before storing.  A water repellent may be useful on the rope for additional protective care. 3.  Although your hammock is intended for outdoor use, exposure to adverse weather conditions, such as rain or snow, will serve to shorten the useful life of the hammock and will effect its appearance.  Consequently, treat your hammock with care in order to obtain maximum enjoyment. 4.  Some squirrels, mice, birds, and bugs also enjoy our hammocks, using rope fibers to construct nests and the like.  Also, dogs have been known to use the hammocks for chewing purposes.  Consequently, do not hang or store your hammock in an area where dogs may be able to get to it.  Also, avoid storing near certain chemicals and pesticides which, if spilled, may affect the strength or integrity of the rope fibers used in your hammock. 5.  You will probably spend a lot of time with your hammock, so you may wish to do some cleaning.  If you decide to clean it, lay the hammock on a clean, dry surface that is non-abrasive, wet it down with a hose, and use a soft brush or cloth with a mild solution of warm water and detergent.  When you are through gently washing your hammock, rinse it thoroughly and allow it to air dry completely before using or storing.  DO NOT USE ANY PRODUCT WITH BLEACH OR STRONG CHEMI- CALS. 6.  Prior to each use of your hammock, inspect the ropes and other materials in your hammock, the mounting hardware, installation points, and posts, trees, stand or studs from which the hammock is hung for signs of wear or weakness.  DO NOT USE IF THERE ARE ANY SIGNS THAT THE MATERIAL OR SUPPORTS ARE NOT IN PROPER CONDITION. 7.  Please note that under normal conditions,  a polyester hammock should last three to five years. 8.  BY FOLLOWING ALL THESE DIRECTIONS YOU SHOULD RECEIVE MANY HOURS OF COMFORTABLE RELAXATION FROM THIS HAMMOCK. Hammock Instruction Sheet 5064 101 Continued on next page