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TREESTAND SAFETY WARNINGS
NEVER remove any safety warning
stickers from this product.
Safety must be your first priority
during the use of this product.
NEVER
adjust your stand while in use. Practice the attachment of this treestand at ground level before using in a hunting environment.
ALWAYS
ensure that
you and your treestand are safely secured to a healthy tree. Your tree stand
MUST
be attached tightly to the tree and secured in place. If the stand is not secure,
it may shift while in use, resulting in serious injury or death.
The Installation Cross Straps and Stabilizer Bar(s)
MUST
be properly installed before each use of the treestand.
ALWAYS
inspect every ladder section connection every time you use the stand before you leave the ground. If ladder sections are separating, with the help of at
least two other people, lower the stand to the ground, make adjustments, and reinstall.
ALWAYS
check the ground below the tree stand to make sure it is firm and level. Sloping ground or uneven terrain (one side of a rock or root) can cause your
tree stand to tilt or shift.
ALWAYS
maintain three points of contact when climbing the tree stand. (Two feet and one hand
or
one foot and two hands.)
DO NOT
leave your treestand outside since weather or animals may cause damage. Tree growth can also cause stress and damage straps and buckles. It must
be stored inside when not in use.
NEVER
wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing, which can cause hazardous conditions. Clothing may be caught in your equipment and cause you to fall. You must
always wear non-slip or rubber boots. Shoelaces must be tucked into your boots. Rings and necklaces
MUST NOT
be worn.
NEVER
use this treestand with a third person. The treestand is designed for use by
ONE
person or
TWO
people.
NEVER
let children use this treestand without adult supervision. This treestand is not a toy. No one under the age of 18 should attempt to use this product
without direct adult supervision.
DO NOT
use tree stand if any nuts or bolts or parts are loose, bent, or crooked.
ALWAYS
know your physical limitations. Don’t take chances. If you start thinking about how high you are, don’t go any higher. Instead, choose a minimum
height that will allow for safe, effective and comfortable hunting.
ALWAYS
lean
forward towards the tree
as you climb and attach your harness to the tree
BEFORE
securing the platform to the tree and stepping onto the
platform.
NEVER
lean out from the treestand for any reason.
ALWAYS
wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) (Harness) consisting of a full body safety harness after leaving the ground. A TMA Certified Full Body Harness
MUST
always be connected to yourself and the tree during ascending, hunting and descending. Single safety belts and chest harnesses are no longer allowed and
should
NEVER
be used. If you are not wearing a Full Body Harness properly attached to the tree, that is protecting you from a fall,
DO NOT leave the ground
.
Failure to wear your Full Body Harness may result in serious injury or death. Be aware that falls can occur at anytime after leaving the ground.
ALWAYS
read and understand the manufacturer’s Warnings, expiration date (if applicable) and instructions on how to use and how to properly adjust the
harness. Practice the use of a full body safety harness at ground level in the presence of a responsible adult to experience the feeling of hanging suspended
before using in a hunting environment. Failure to follow harness instructions may result in not being able to return to the stand and being suspended in a
harness after a fall, or serious injury or possibly death. If the hunting location is unknown by anyone and communication efforts are unsuccessful, you
MUST
have a personal plan for rescue/escape because prolonged suspension in a harness may be fatal. It is important to exercise the legs by pushing against the tree
or doing other forms of continuous leg exercises to avoid blood pooling while being suspended. Hunters with varying degrees of physical fitness may require
different plans to recover/escape the effects of prolonged suspension. Have a personal plan and practice it in the presence of a responsible adult before leaving
the ground. No one escape/rescue plan will work for every hunter on every tree in every circumstance. Only you can determine the best recovery/escape plan
for your situation before leaving the ground.
ALWAYS
have a suspension relief device on your person and readily accessible while using a harness. These devices allow the user to relieve the load on the
lower extremities if suspended in a harness and help maintain circulation in the legs, mitigate suspension trauma (blood pooling) or allow descent to the ground.
Several optional products/systems are available that offer self-recovery or self-extraction from a fall when suspended in a harness. Some systems automatically
descend the user while others allow user control. One of these products/systems can be considered for use as an additional safety precaution against prolonged
suspension and suspension trauma, Be sure to follow the manufacturers’ instructions on the safe use of these products/systems.
Hunt from the ground when self-recovery escape is absent. There is time to make a correct decision on what action to take if a fall occurs while wearing a full
body harness. It is important to remember
“DO NOT PANIC.”
Remain calm and implement your practiced rescue, relief and recovery plan.
NEVER
allow the tether strap to get under your chin or around our neck. The length of the harness tether
MUST
be minimized at all times. It should be adjusted
so that it is above the head with no slack (snug) in the sitting position and you should have the minimum amount of slack possible when climbing.
W A R N I N G
ALWAYS
read and understand all warnings and
instructions before each use of this product. Failure
to read and understand all warnings and
instructions may result in serious injury or death.
ALWAYS
inspect the tree stand for signs of wear or
damage
BEFORE
each use. Also inspect to ensure
that nuts and bolts are secure and straps are not
frayed, worn, or broken.
ALWAYS
wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) that
meets TMA standards after leaving the ground. If
you are not wearing an FAS,
DO NOT leave the
ground
. Failure to wear an FAS may result in
serious injury or death.
DO NOT
use this tree stand while under the influence of
alcohol, medication, or illegal substances. Use of tree
stand while under the influence of any of these
substances may result in serious injury or death.
NEVER
use this tree stand if you have a history of health
problems such as
(but not limited to)
heart problems, back
problems, impaired vision, equilibrium impairments are
afraid of heights or have been advised by a doctor not to
do any strenuous activity. If you are feeling ill, nauseous,
or dizzy
DO NOT
use this tree stand or If you are not
physically fit, well rested and alert. Physical aliments can
reduce your ability to safely install, utilize and remove
your tree stand.
NEVER
use this tree stand during inclement weather
such as (but not limited to) thunderstorms, snowstorms,
hurricanes, icy conditions, or high winds that could create
slippery or dangerous situations.
NEVER
use this tree stand on a dead, leaning,
loose barked tree or on a utility pole as the tree
may fall, break, or uproot and may result in
serious injury or death.
DO NOT
modify or alter your tree stand.
NEVER
step up to the platform. Climbing aids
such as stick ladders,
MUST
extend above the
platform of the hang-on to allow the user to step
down on the platform. The Full Body Harness
MUST always
be attached to the tree even when
stepping down into the tree stand.
NEVER
leave the ground without checking every
ladder section connection to ensure they are firmly
connected. If ladder sections are separating, with
the help of at least two other people, remove the
tree stand from the tree, tighten all connections
and reinstall on the tree.
NEVER
remove or deface warning labels.
DO NOT
use treestand if combined weight of one
person and equipment exceeds
300 lbs
. or
combined weight of two people and equipment
exceed
500 lbs
.
DO NOT exceed the weight limit
of safety harness, refer to harness
manufacturers warnings for weight limit of
safety harness
.
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