Big Game Treestands The Pursuit CR8101, Instruction Manual

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ATTENTION!!
WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
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 and TMS 02 - Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
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TRIPOD USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
WARNING! This Big Game® product carries strict weight restrictions. DO
NOT use this product if you exceed these total weight limitations. Please note
that these weight limitations include the user(s) and their equipment. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
A “ Treestand Safety ” DVD has been included. Please view it in its entirety prior to
using this product!
Thank you for your purchase of this quality Big Game® Treestands product. To
ensure your personal safety, please take a moment to carefully read this Instruction
Manual in its entirety before attempting to set-up, install, remove and/or otherwise
use this Big Game® Treestands product(s). Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
Shall you have any questions about the installation, removal, and/or use of this
product, or any other Big Game® Treestands product(s) do not hesitate to call
one of our customer service representatives toll free at (800) 268-5077 or visit us
online at www.BigGameTreestands.com . Our customer service representatives will
answer any questions you may have about any of the complete line of Big Game®
Treestands products.
Do not return this product to the retailer if you have any damaged or missing parts.
Call Big Game® Treestands for replacement of any damaged or missing parts toll
free at (800) 268-5077. Please have the batch/serial number ready (find your batch
number on a riveted metal tag affixed to your product) before calling to better
assist you.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WARNING! statements have been placed throughout this
Instruction Manual. These statements point out important safety information and
instructions, which, if not followed could endanger the personal safety and/or
property of the operator(s). It is imperative that the operator(s) of this product, or
any other Big Game® product(s) read and follow all the instructions and warnings
contained in this Instruction Manual prior to attempting to use this Big Game®
product(s), or any other Big Game® product(s). Failure to comply with these
instructions and/or warnings may result in serious personal injury or death!
WARNING! Failure to read and strictly comply with the instructions contained
in this Instruction Manual may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! FALLS FROM A FREESTANDING PLATFORM TREESTAND CAN OCCUR
ANYTIME AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND. THESE FALLS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH! FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO
CAREFULLY READ THIS PRODUCT(S) INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, SET-UP, INSTALL, REMOVE, AND/OR OTHERWISE USE
THIS BIG GAME® PRODUCT(S). AT LEAST ANNUALLY, REVIEW THE CONTENTS OF
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. ADDITIONALLY, KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
ENTIRE DURATION THAT YOU OWN THIS PRODUCT(S). FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
WARNING! THE SAFE USE AND OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT(S) IS THE
SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. IT IS ALSO THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THE OWNER TO PROVIDE ANY PERSON(S) WHO BORROW OR PURCHASE THIS
PRODUCT(S) WITH THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! ADDITIONALLY,
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING MAY SUBJECT YOU TO PERSONAL LIABILITY
PENALTIES AS DETERMINED BY THE U.S. JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
WARNING! Several Big Game® freestanding platform treestands are equipped
with a footrest, armrests, backrest, and/or shooting rail. Neither the footrest,
armrests, backrest nor the shooting rail have been designed to support the users
weight. Under no circumstances should you place any more than fifteen (15)
pounds (7 kg) of weight on these structures. Doing so will put the user in serious
risk of injury or death. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or
death!
WARNING!
DO NOT
use this or any other Big Game® product(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 Big Game® 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 Big Game® product(s) as outlined and described in the Instruction Manual.
Never use a freestanding platform treestand when feeling ill, nauseous or dizzy.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Do not remove, modify and/or omit any portion or otherwise
mechanically modify this 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® at (800) 268-
5077 for replacement of missing or defective parts, please have the batch/serial
number ready (find your batch number on a riveted metal tag affixed to your
product) before calling to better assist you. ALWAYS USE GENUINE FACTORY
AUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS
OTHER THAN GENUINE PARTS VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
WARNING! Prior to each hunt, you must inform someone of your hunting
location and the expected duration of your hunt. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling device (e.g.,
mobile phone, radio, whistle, signal flare or Personal Locator Device (PLD)) in your
possession and in an operable condition. This device must be within easy access
should you experience the need to contact emergency assistance. 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, installation,
use, and removal. You must practice installing, setting up, using and removal of 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, use, and removal 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! NEVER hunt out of a freestanding platform treestand at heights at
which you are not completely comfortable. Depending on the hunting conditions,
choose the minimum hunting height that allows for safe, effective hunting. 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
Big Game® product(s). This weight limit includes the user(s) and equipment. NEVER
EXCEED THESE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS!
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 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 five (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
condition(s) 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. Shall inclement weather conditions arise during your use of this Big Game®
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!
CR8101 • THE THE PURSUIT™
MAX. OCCUPANCY - One (1)
CARRYING CAPACITY (USER(S) AND EQUIPMENT)
300 lbs/136 kg