Instruction manual
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READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
This Instruction Manual complies with the Treestand Manufacturers Association’s
TMS 04-Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions & TMS 02-Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems
WARNING! Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling device (e.g., mobile phone,
radio, whistle, signal are or Personal Locator Device (PLD)) in your possession and in an operable
condition. This device must be within easy access should you experience the need to contact
emergency assistance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS inspect/check ALL expiration dates/tags on all straps and the full-body fall
arrest harness and its components prior to each use. You must replace ALL straps and suspension
seats year. Never use any strap(s) or full-body fall arrest harness that has expired and/or
is showing any signs of damage and/or wear. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury and death!
WARNING! Make certain all chains, cable straps, etc. are tightened per this Instruction Manual
prior to use. All treestand contact points must be in contact with the tree before you step onto
the stand. The correct adjustment and tightening of attachment hardware is critical to the stable
installation of this treestand. Additionally, you MUST being wearing your Fall Arrest System (FAS)
which includes a full-body fall arrest harness, tree belt, lanyard/tether, suspension relief device
and climbing belt/linesmen belt (as applicable) in accordance with the Instructions contained in
this Instruction manual. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! This product(s) is designed for adult use only. No one under the age of 16 should
attempt to use this or any other product(s) without direct adult supervision. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Prior to attempting to use this or any other Big Game® product(s) you must take
a moment and become familiar with its assembly, setup and installation. You must practice
installing, setting-up and using this product(s) at ground-level prior to attempting to use
it at heights above ground-level. Once you have become thoroughly knowledgeable and
comfortable with this Big Game® product(s) setup, installation and use at ground-level, you are
now ready to use it at heights above ground-level. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Several Big Game® treestands are equipped with a footrest, armrests and/or shooting
rail. Neither the footrest, armrests nor the shooting rail have been designed to support the users
weight. Under no circumstances should you place any more than fteen (15) pounds of weight
on these structures. Doing so will put the user in serious risk of injury or death. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! You must wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) comprising of a full-body fall arrest harness,
tree belt, lanyard, suspension relief device and climbing belt/lineman's belt (as applicable) at all
times after leaving the ground. You must stay connected at all times after leaving the ground
while using xed position treestands. Single safety belts and chest harnesses are no longer
allowed and should never be used. If you are not wearing a full-body fall arrest harness that is
properly attached to the tree to protect you from a fall, do not leave the ground nor attempt to
enter your treestand. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT modify, x/repair, alter, bend, cut, weld, or heat the treestand in any way. Also,
do not attach anything to your treestand without explicit authorized and written instructions
from the manufacturer. Failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty and may result
in serious injury or death!
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