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 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 Big Game® 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 Big Game® product(s) when thunderstorms are threatening
and/or present within ve (5) miles. Do not attempt to use this or any other product(s) when any
other adverse weather condition 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 Big Game®
product(s) in a safe manner as described in this Instruction Manual. Should inclement weather
conditions arise during your use of this Big Game® product(s), return to the ground immediately.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! BEFORE each use, make sure all nuts and bolts are secure. 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. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! any damaged or worn part with original parts. Replace attachment belts
every three years and when not in use store in a dry, cool, safe place away from sunlight. Never
store a treestand or any of its components outdoors when not in use. To purchase parts contact
Big Game at 800-268-5077. 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! DO NOT use this product, or attempt to use a treestand, on a dead, leaning, diseased,
loose barked tree (bark that akes or falls o), irregular shaped trees, or utility poles. DO NOT use
this product on any tree that does not allow for a level standing platform. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! 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 use this, or any other product(s) to climb utility poles, telephone poles,
structural columns or any other man-made structures. Never use this or any other product(s)
around power generation (e.g., transformers, generators, substations, etc.) and/or power
transmission equipment. Never use a treestand on a dead, leaning, diseased or loose barked tree.
YOUR WEIGHT OR AS A HAND HOLD. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
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