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! DO NOT stand on the treestand seat. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
WARNING! These Big Game® product(s) were designed for installation on trees with a minimum
diameter of nine (9) inches at treestand installation height (i.e., seat height). DO NOT use your
Big Game® product(s) on trees with trunk diameters that do not meet this minimum diameter
requirement. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! A minimum of three (3) adults is required to install and/or remove a ladderstand.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! The criss-cross straps and stabilization devices must be attached and tightened
before attempting to climb to the seating/standing platforms. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! When installing a ladderstand, always apply weight on the rst rung to set the ladder
rmly into the ground. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Check the ground under ladderstands and climbing systems to make sure it is rm
and level. Sloping ground or uneven surfaces (e.g., one side on a rock) can cause the ladder to tilt
or shift o the tree as you climb. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS maintain three-point contact when climbing up/down a tree when using
climbing aids and/or ladderstands. Proper three-point contact means having either two feet with
one hand or one foot with two hands on the step portion of the climbing aids at all times when
climbing up or down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! A LWAYS lean forward as you climb and attach your full-body fall arrest harness tree
belt to the tree trunk before securing the platform to the tree and stepping onto the platform.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
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To activate your product's warranty, a registration card can be found on page 98 and must be completed
and returned to the manufacturer within 30 days of purchase. Be sure to keep a copy of this for your records.
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Any number of innovative accessories are available and sold separately to compliment
your new climbing system. Only genuine authorized accessories should be used with your
climbing system. Genuine replacement parts are also available online or via telephone.
Should you require parts or service, or if you just have a question about this, or any other
product(s), simply give one of our customer service representatives a call toll-free at 800-
268-5077 or visit www.biggametreestands.com