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! Never attempt to climb up or down with a weapon and/or gear in your possession.
ALWAYS unload your weapon and pull it up to hunting height using a tether or pull up rope.
ALWAYS lower your unloaded weapon down to the ground prior (when raising or lowering
rearms, the chamber must be open and the barrel pointing toward the ground) to attempting
to climb up or climb down. Use this same method when raising or lowering all other gear. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Prior to each use thoroughly inspect the treestand (and its components) and all
safety devices each time before use for signs of wear, rot, corrosion, cracks, deterioration and/or
any other type of defect. Make certain that your treestand is tight and secure prior to use. Protect
this product from extended exposure to direct sunlight, excessive heat or freezing temperatures
by storing inside when not in use. Do not use this or any other product(s) if it shows evidence of
wear, rot, corrosion, cracks, deterioration and/or any other type of defect. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT use this or any other Big Game® products(s) if you have a history of heart
problems, back problems, impaired vision, joints that lock-up, spinal fusions, equilibrium
problems, high blood pressure, are not well-rested and/or any other physical impairment
that may limit your ability to use and/or operate this product(s) in the safe manner outlined
in this Instruction Manual. Additionally, do not use this or any other Big Game® product(s) if
you are currently taking medication (including prescription) and/or using and/or consuming
any substance, including alcohol, that may limit your ability to use this Big Game® product(s)
as outlined and described in the Instruction Manual. Never use a treestand when feeling ill,
nauseous or dizzy. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT attempt to make adjustments to this product while in the treestand. All
adjustments must be made with the entire treestand on the ground. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT leave your Big Game® product(s) installed for more than two weeks (14
days). Any number of factors can jeopardize its installation and integrity. These include, but are
not limited to, weather or other environmental factors that can negatively aect its performance.
Animals can also cause damage to your Big Game® product(s) that can negatively aect its
performance and your safety. Additionally, factors such as tree growth can stress and damage
supporting straps, chains and/or buckles. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! A LWAYS inspect the treestand and all safety devices prior to each use. DO NOT
use product if it shows signs of wear, damage, deterioration, or vandalism. Factors such as tree
growth, vandals, weather and animals may aect the performance of an unattended treestand.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Strict weight limitations have been set for each product to ensure your personal
safety. Note the weight limitations of your stand and that this weight limit includes the user(s) and
equipment. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
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