Hiking Equipment User Manual

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 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 (one side on a rock) can
cause the ladder to tilt or shift off 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. 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! ALWAYS lean forward as you climb and attach your full-body fall arrest
harness to the tree before securing the platform to the tree and stepping onto the
platform. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
Should 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 our customer
service representatives at 800-268-5077 and they will answer all questions you may
have about any of the complete line of products.
To activate your product’s warranty, a registration card can be found on page 103 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.
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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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
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
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
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