READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
ATTENTION!!
WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
LADDERSTAND WARNING
Although Bolderton Treestands are manufactured with the highest standards, regular maintenance is required for
the up-keep of your product. Regular maintenance is the responsibility of the consumer; we recommend that you
replace all ratchets and stabilizer straps for your treestand at least annually, cables at least every two years, and
ALL hardware at least every three years. If at any time there is a defect with any part of your treestand, we insist that
you replace the part prior to using the stand. Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair, including the use of
unauthorized replacement parts, will void all warranties. Replacement parts may be ordered by calling customer
service at 952-955-9263.
Storage and care of your stand:
Your new treestand is factory finished with state of the art power coating that
guarantees years of trouble-free service. It is recommended that you store your treestand out of direct sunlight
and out of any other harsh environmental conditions that may adversely affect its performance.
WARNING!
Prior to climbing, make sure that all the ladder sections are firmly connected with the
proper hardware (snap pins) in place. Make sure none of the sections have become separated. If they are,
do not climb the ladder. With the help of two (2) other adults, lower the stand back down to the ground and
reattach the ladder sections and reinstall the hardware in the manner previously described. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Prior to attempting to climb a ladderstand for the first time, make certain the feet are
secured into the ground (very bottom portion of the bottom ladder section), and planted in level ground. If they
are not firmly planted in level ground, DO NOT climb the ladder. With the help of two (2) other adult, lower the
stand and find a suitable location to safety install the ladderstand. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Before attempting to climb the ladder stand, bounce on bottom ladder section to set the ladder
into the ground. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Always lean forward while climbing and securely attach your full-body fall arrest harness
tree belt to the tree prior to securing the platform to the tree. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING!
When climbing to secure the ratchet strap on the treestand, it is important to lean forward when
climbing to keep the stand centered and secure to the tree trunk.
DO NOT
lean backwards when climbing. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
When climbing, always maintain three (3) points of contact as you ascend (climb up) and while
descending (climb down). Failure to maintain three (3) points of contact puts the user at serious risk of
bodily injury. Proper three (3) point contact means having either two feet with one hand or one foot with two hands
on the step portions of the climbing aids and/or ladder stands at all times when climbing up or down. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
This product is designed for adult use only! No one under the age of 16 should attempt to
use this or any products without direct adult supervision. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
This instruction manual complies with the ASTM F2123 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions.
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