INSTRUCTION MANUAL TREE SPIDER® TREE STRAP Models: TSTS, TSTS3PK READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. Do not throw away. Keep for future reference. PH: 507-263-4484 (8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. CST) www.treespidersafety.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Warnings 3-8 Part I: Contents of Package 8 Part II: Diagram of Parts and Use of Specific Parts 9-11 Part III: Instructions for Using the Tree Spider® Tree Strap 12-16 Part IV: Maintenance, Cleaning and Storage of your Tree Spider® Tree Strap 17 Warranty Information 19-20 Warranty Card 21-22 2
WARNING TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLS, YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT. A SUPPLEMENTAL DVD IS INCLUDED WITH TREE SPIDER® SAFETY HARNESSES TO DEMONSTRATE SAFE TREESTAND PRACTICE AND USAGE. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ANYTHING IN THESE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS IN REGARDS TO TREE SPIDER® PRODUCTS, STOP AND CONTACT THE TREE SPIDER® CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 507-263-4484 (8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
When hunting from a treestand falls can occur any time after leaving the ground causing injury or death. Always wear a fall arrest system (FAS) comprising a full body harness at all times after leaving the ground. You must stay connected at all times after leaving the ground while using climbing and hang-on treestands. Single strap safety belts and chest harnesses are no longer allowed and should never be used.
Never use a treestand when feeling ill, nauseous or dizzy, or if you have a prior medical condition that could cause a problem i.e., heart condition, joints that lock-up, spinal fusions, etc. or if you are not well rested. Always be well rested and in good physical condition when using your safety harness. Never use a treestand on a dead, leaning, diseased or loose barked tree or on a utility pole. Never rely on a tree branch for support.
Always practice using your Tree Strap in low light conditions at ground level before using at heights. Do not place adjustment buckle on or near irregularities on tree, such as knots, uneven bark or vines. Always attach harness tether to Tree Strap loop with carabineer included with Tree Spider Harness or Tree Strap. Always position Tree Strap on tree above head height when standing to limit fall to the shortest possible distance.
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 hunting situation and you must have a recovery/ escape plan for your situation before leaving the ground.
Failure to discard and remove this product from service after five (5) years or less [See Note below] from manufacture date (printed on product warning label), OR after arresting a fall, OR if noticeable wear or damage has occurred could cause serious injury or death. WARNING NOTE: 5 years is the maximum and less than 5 years is acceptable.
Part II: Diagram of Parts and Use of Specific Parts A. TSTS: Tree Spider® Tree Strap Carabineer Loosening Tab Tree Strap Loop Adjustment Buckle B.
1. Carabineer with Gate closed but Screw Lock Mechanism Open 2. Carabineer with Gate open 3. Carabineer with Screw Lock Mechanism open 4.
C. Loading a Carabineer The webbing loop should always sit at either narrow end of the carabineer. It should never sit on either of the long sides, especially not the gate side.
Part III: Using the Tree Spider® Tree Strap A. Always use the Tree Spider® Vertical Climbing Belt when climbing up and down, and installing treestands and climbing aids. To attach the Tree Spider® Tree Strap, wrap the Tree Spider® Tree Strap around the tree with the Adjustment Buckle in your LEFT hand. Check to make sure that the strap is NOT twisted.
B. With the Adjustment Buckle’s non-flat side facing you (Figure B1), thread the tree strap end from the back side between the looped portion of the tree strap webbing and the textured sliding bar (Figure B2). Figure B2 Figure B1 C. Bring the tree strap end over the textured sliding bar.
D. Insert the tree strap between the textured sliding bar and the last portion of the buckle (Figure D). Pull tight to the tree and test attachment making sure it is secure. There must be at least 8 inches of webbing beyond the Adjustment Buckle after securing the tree strap to the tree. Figure D E. If you need to loosen the Tree Strap, pull back on the black Loosening Tab.
F. Attach harness/vest tether to the Tree Strap Webbing Loop using the Carabineer included (Figure F). Figure F G. Do a final check to make sure all connections are secure and carabineer gates and screw lock mechanisms are closed.
H. When in a seated position in your treestand, the Tether should be taut and have no slack (Figure H).
Part IV: Maintenance, Cleaning and Storage Maintenance: Before each use, inspect all parts for wear, deformity, abrasion, rot, discoloration, corrosion, rust, cracks/fractures, missing parts, burns, knots, cut or frayed webbing or stitching, or any other damage to product and its parts. Do not modify product. Always keep product from coming in contact with sharp objects. Do not remove warning labels. Always use carabineer supplied with this product or other Tree Spider® safety products.
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Warranty You must read, follow and understand all safety and warranty instructions prior to use. If there is anything you do not understand about this product, its use or instructions, please call 507-263-4484 (8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. CST) before using. LIMITED WARRANTY: Tree Spider® products are warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from original date of purchase when product is used in compliance with printed instructions.
Warranty (continued) Warranty Procedure: Spider Products, at its discretion, will repair or replace with same or similar product at no charge, products not conforming to this limited warranty. If you find a product to be defective in materials or workmanship within one year of purchase, please contact the Spider Products Customer Care Department at 507-263-4484 (8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. CST). You will receive a return authorization number and instructions to return the product as directed to Spider Products, LLC.
This warranty registration card must be signed and returned to Spider Products, LLC in order for the warranty set forth within to be in force. You can also fill out the warranty registration by going online to www.treespidersafety.com Send to: Spider Products, LLC.
__________________________________________________________ Mfr. Date (Located on Product’s ORANGE Warning Label) __________________________________________________________ PO or Lot # (Located on Product’s ORANGE Warning Label) By signing and returning this warranty registration card, the user hereby acknowledges that he or she has read and understands the warranty information in the instructions. The user accepts said warranties and the limitations thereon, as listed.
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