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
“Standard Practice forTreestand Instructions;TMS 04-98 Revision G."
ATTENTION!!
WHEN YOU SEE A " WARNING!" BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES
CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
WARNING! Do not remove, modify, and/or omit any portion or otherwise mechanically modify this
Big Game product(s) or its assemblies in any manner. Modification, misuse, and/or part substitution
shall immediately void your factory warranty and may result in serious injury or death! If you suspect
that a part(s) is missing and/or defective, immediately contact Big Game toll-free at 800-268-5077 for
replacement of missing or defective parts. Never modify your stand in any way by making repairs, or
altering, adding or attaching anything to it except if explicitly authorized in writing by Big Game.
ALWAYS USE GENUINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED BIG GAME REPLACEMENT PARTS.
USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN GENUINE BIG GAME PARTS
VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR 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. 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! You must wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) comprising of a full body harness at all times
after leaving the ground.You must stay connected at all times after leaving the ground while using
fixed 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 harness that is properly attached to the tree to
protect you from a fall, do not leave the ground. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
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
firearms, 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 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!