READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
This instruction manual complies with the ASTM standard F2123 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions and F2337 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System.
ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
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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 damage. Make
certain that your treestand is tight and secure prior to use. Protect this
product(s) 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 damage(s). Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT use this or any other Muddy® 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 Muddy®
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 Muddy® 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 leave your Muddy® 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 Muddy® 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! Strict weight limitations have been set for each product(s) to
ensure your personal safety. Note the weight limitations and maximum
occupancy for your Muddy® product(s).This weight limit includes the user(s)
and equipment. NEVER EXCEEDTHESE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS! Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT jump or bounce on the treestand platform and/or the
seat to engage the stand to the tree. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT attempt to use this or any other Muddy® product(s)
when ice, snow, and/or freezing rain has deposited or formed on any
portion of the tree or stand you intend to climb. Do not attempt to use
this or any other Muddy® product(s) when thunderstorms are threatening
and/or present within ve (5) miles (8 km). Do not attempt to use this or
any other product(s) when any other adverse weather condition(s) presents
itself. These include, but are not limited to, weather conditions which have
the potential for producing winds, lightning, rain, snow, sleet and/or any
other atmospheric condition which may limit the user’s ability to operate
this Muddy® product(s) in a safe manner as described in this Instruction
Manual. Shall inclement weather conditions arise during your use of this
Muddy® product(s), return to the ground immediately and seek proper
man-made shelter. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING! BEFORE each use, make sure all nuts and bolts are secure.
CHECK all hardware and webbing prior to every use to make sure that
no damage has occurred to hardware and that webbing (as applicable) is
not cut or frayed. Keep webbing from coming into contact with any sharp
edges. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF ANY DAMAGE IS SUSPECTED.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS wear the appropriate foot wear when using a treestand.
A good non-slip safety boot is important for your safety. Be especially
careful that boot laces do not get hooked on the treestand (or any of its
components) or climbing aids (tuck shoelaces into boot before climbing).
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! NEVER hunt out of a treestand at heights at which you are not
completely comfortable. Depending upon the tree and hunting conditions,
choose the minimum hunting height that allows for safe, eective hunting.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT stand on the treestand seat. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! These Muddy® product(s) were designed for installation on
trees with a minimum diameter of nine (9) inches (23 cm) and a maximum
diameter of (20) inches (51 cm) at treestand installation height (i.e., seat
height). DO NOT use your Muddy® product(s) on trees with trunk diameters
that do not meet this minimum/maximum 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! When installing ladderstands, ALWAYS lean forward as you
climb and attach your full-body fall arrest harness tree belt to the tree
prior to securing the ratchet strap(s) on the platform(s) to the tree and
stepping onto the platform. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
Shall you have any questions about the assembly, installation or use of
this product, or any other product, please do not hesitate to call one of
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