IMPORTANT! In U.S. and Canada only:Have questions?...don’t go back to the store! We appreciate your purchasing one of our many fine products. We are sure that you will be very satisfied with your selection. Although great care and effort have been taken, occasionally problems may occur. To ensure prompt and correct handling of any problems, or to answer any questions, please contact our Toll-Free Customer Service Number listed below. Service will be quicker if you have your Model Number(found on carton) and assembly instructions ready when calling. PLEASE WRITE YOUR MODEL NUMBER IN THE SPACE PROVIDED ABOVE. Most injuries are caused by misuse and/or Use caution when using this system. • If using a ladder during assembly, use extreme caution. • Two (2) people are recommended for this operation. • Check base regularly for leakage. Slow leaks could cause system totip over unexpectedly. • Seat the pole sections properly (if applicable). Failure to do so couldallow the pole sections to separate during play and/or transport ofthe system. • Climate, corrosion or misuse could result in system failure. • Minimum operational height is 6' 6" (1.98 m) to the bottom ofbackboard. • This equipment is intended for home recreational use only and NOTexcessive competitive play. • Read and understand the warning label affixed to pole. Label is shown on page 1. • The life of your basketball pole depends on many conditions. Theclimate, placement of the pole, the location of the pole, tocorrosives such as pesticides, herbicides or salts • If technical assistance is required, contact Huffy • Adult supervision is recommended when adjusting FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAYRESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILLVOID WARRANTY.Owner must ensure that all players know andfollow these rules for safe operation of the system.To ensure safety, do not attempt to assemble this system withoutfollowing the instructions carefully. Proper and completeassembly, use and supervision is essential for proper operationand to reduce the risk of accident or injury. A high probability ofserious injury exists if this system is not installed, maintained, andoperated properly. Check entire box and inside all packing materialfor parts and/or additional instructional material. Before beginningassembly, read the instructions and identify parts using thehardware identifier and parts list in this document.For more information on assembly, andmaintenance, visit The American atINSTRUCTIONS REQUIRED TOOLS ANDMATERIALS: • Two People• Tape Measure• Wood Board (Scrap) • Wrenches: (Two) 7/16”, 1/2”,9/16”, 3/4” or Large and SmallAdjustable Wrenches• Safety Goggles• Sawhorse or Support Table• Step Ladder 8 ft. (2.4 m) • Garden Hose or Sand (225 lb.)(102 kg) • Hammer• Tape• Phillips Head Screw Driver• Scissors NOTICE TO ASSEMBLERS ALL Huffy Sports basketball Systems,including those used for DISPLAYS, MUST be assembled and ballasted withsand or water according to instructions.Failure to follow instructions could resultin SERIOUS INJURY. It is NOTacceptable to devise a makeshift weightsystem. 22 1 3 TO ADJUST BACKBOARD: 1. While holding handle, remove pin. 2. Move elevator up or down todesired height. 3. Replace pin full length to lock system at desired height. 201252 2/99 1 2 4 3 MOVING SYSTEM1. Adjust basketball backboardheight to lowest position. 2. While holding pole, rotatebasketball system forwarduntil wheels engage withground. 3. Move basketball system todesired location. 4. Carefully rotate basketballsystem upright. 5. Reattach ground restraint andcheck system for stability. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 54 TUFF STUFF® and associated arenot sponsored, endorsed or any of its affiliated WARNINGFAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Owner must ensure that all players know and followthese rules for safe operation of the system. • 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, rimand 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 withwater or sand and stake to the ground. Never leave systemin an upright position without filling base with weight, assystem may tip over causing injuries. • When adjusting height or moving system, keep hands andfingers 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 andcould cause system to tip over. • Keep organic material away from pole base. Grass, litter, etc. could cause corrosion and/or deterioration. • Check pole sy...