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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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
SEAT 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 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® tripods and quad-pods 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 shall 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 injury 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.
ALWAYS USE GENUINE
FACTORY AUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT
PARTS OTHER THAN GENUINE BIG GAME® 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 shall 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 shall 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!
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 of your freestanding
platform treestand and that this weight limit includes the user(s) and their
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 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! Never jump or bounce on a freestanding platform treestand
seat. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Never attempt to climb up or climb 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 firearms, the chamber must
be open and the barrel pointing downward toward the ground) to attempting
to 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! Thoroughly inspect this product or any other Big Game®
product(s) (and its components) prior to each use for signs of wear, rot,
corrosion, cracks, deterioration and/or any other type of defect.
DO NOT
expose
your freestanding platform treestand to extended exposure to direct sunlight,
excessive heat or freezing temperature. Do not use your freestanding platform
treestand or any other product(s) if they show evidence of wear, rot, corrosion,
cracks, deterioration and/or any other type of defect. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
DO NOT
modify, fix/repair, alter, bend, cut, weld, drill or heat this
product(s) in any way. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING! Replace any damaged or worn parts with original parts. Never
store a freestanding platform treestand or any of its components outdoors when
not in use. To purchase genuine factory parts contact Big Game® toll free 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
freestanding platform treestand. A good non-slip safety boot is important to
your personal safety. Be especially careful that boot laces do not get hooked
on the freestanding platform treestand or its components (tuck shoelaces into
boot before climbing). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
Prior to using this stand you must also read and follow all Safety
Warnings from pages 2-7 of this manual.
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