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TREESTAND SAFETY WARNINGS
W A R N I N G
DO NOT
use this tree stand under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication. Using tree stand under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication may result in serious injury
or death.
NEVER
use tree stand if you have dizzy spells, a heart pro-
blem, are afraid of heights, have been advised by a doctor or
other health care provider not to climb, or have any condition
that would impair your ability to climb up or down or us tree
stand as it could result in serious injury or death.
NEVER
remove or deface tree stand warning labels.
Replacement labels can be obtained from the address below.
NEVER
stand on tree stand seat, footrest, armrest, or shooting
rail. Standing on any of these parts may cause the tree stand
to break or fail resulting in serious injury or death.
NEVER
make any alterations or modifications to the tree stand.
Doing so may result in serious injury or death and void all
warranties.
NEVER
use tree stand in a tree that is dead, diseased, leaning,
or on a wet or uneven ground as the tree may fall, break, or
uproot can may result in serious injury or death.
NEVER
use tree stand during inclement weather.
DO NOT
use
tree stand during thunderstorms or any other weather condition
including (but not limited to) lightning, freezing rain, high wind
that could create a slippery or dangerous condition.
ALWAYS
inspect your tree stand before each use and
DO NOT
use if parts are missing, worn, or damaged.
DO NOT
use this tree stand without reading and following
all warnings and instructions before each use. Failure to
do so may result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT
exceed the tree stand's
300 lbs.
weight limit,
which includes your body weight as well as the weight
of your clothes and gear. Exceeding the tree stand's
weight limit may cause the tree stand to break or fail
resulting in serious injury or death.
ALWAYS
wear a Full Body Harness while using this tree
stand. Failure to wear a full body harness while using
this tree stand may result in serious injury or death.
SAM
PLE
NEVER remove any safety warning
stickers from this product.
Safety must be your first priority
during the use of this product.
Correct tightening and adjustments of chains, cables, straps, etc. are critical to stable hang-on installation. All tree stand contact points
MUST
be in contact with
the tree before you step down on your tree stand.
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.
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.
Climbing aids such as stick ladders, sectional ladders, steps or such
MUST
extend above the platform of the hang-on to allow the user to step down on the
platform.
NEVER
step up to the platform. When using a climbing belt to ascend the tree, the Full Body Harness should be attached to the tree before stepping
down into the treestand.
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 second person. The treestand is designed for use by
ONE
person.
NEVER
let children play with or 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.
NEVER
lean out from the treestand for any reason.
NEVER
step up from a climbing device to get into your stand. Hang-on climbing aids MUST be placed on the tree at a height above the platform where you can
maintain a handhold on the unit and step downwards onto the treestand.
ALWAYS
inspect every stick ladder connection every time you use the stick ladder
BEFORE
you leave the ground. If stick ladder sections are separating,
DO
NOT
use the stick ladder. Sectional ladders and steps should be spaced on the tree to ensure each step is no more than 18 inches apart.
ALWAYS
wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) (Harness) consisting of a full body safety harness with lineman’s belt after leaving the ground. A TMA Certified Full
Body Harness with lineman’s belt must always be connected to yourself and the tree during ascending, hunting and descending. The use of a lineman’s belt is
REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES
during ascending,hunting and descending the tree stand. When using a lineman’s belt to ascend the tree, the full body harness
MUST
be attached to the tree before stepping onto the tree stand. The length of the harness tether strap must be minimized at all times. It should be adjusted so
that it is above the head with no slack in the sitting position and you should have the minimum amount of slack possible when climbing.
You
MUST
stay connected at all times after leaving the ground while using climbing aids, hang-ons and climbing tree stands. 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.
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