Warnings
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WARNING! When using this product and when hunting from a treestand, falls can occur any time
after leaving the ground causing serious injury or death. Always wear fall arrest system (FAS)
comprising of full body harness and lineman’s/climbing strap at all times after leaving the ground.
You must remain connected to tree at all times after leaving the ground while using this product or
any treestand.
WARNING! THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT COME WITH A FULL BODY HARNESS. Full body
harnesses are provided with all treestands that have been certified by an independent testing
facility to meet or exceed industry standards and are also available as after market
purchases. This product is never intended to be used without a full body harness with lineman’s
climbing strap. If full body harness with lineman’s climbing strap is unavailable, do not install or
use this product.
WARNING! A full body harness is an integral part of climbing sticks. Never use without using a full
body harness with lineman’s/climbing strap that has been tested by a third party testing laboratory
to meet or exceed industry standards. Single safety belts and chest harnesses are no longer
allowed and should never be used.
WARNING! If you are not wearing a full body harness with lineman’s/climbing strap properly
attached to a tree that is protecting you from a fall, do not leave the ground.
WARNING! READ THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH YOUR FULL-BODY FALL ARREST
HARNESS THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS! Failure to wear a full-body
harness when using this product puts the user at serious risk of injury or death. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Before each use, inspect climbing sticks, treestand and all safety devices for damage
including but not limited to corrosion, rust, cracks, deformity, bends, rot, wear, cuts or fraying and
other damage to tree strap, cables, crimps, hardware, platform, upright, seat, etc. Do not use if
damage, wear, deterioration, vandalism, etc. is detected or suspected.
WARNING! Never leave this product or any treestand in a tree for more than two (2) weeks (14
days). Weather, elements, animals, vandalism, and/or other mechanisms could damage this
product. Tree growth can also stress and damage straps, chains and buckles. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS have a second adult present or at least accessible by cell phone or other
means when installing/removing or using this product and/or a treestand. The ability to get help
quickly may save your life in the event of a fall. A good non-slip safety boot is important for your
safety. Be especially careful that bootlaces do not get hooked on the treestand or climbing aids
(tuck shoelaces into boot before climbing). Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! Replace tree straps every two years or sooner if wear, damage, deterioration, rust
cuts, tears, rot, etc. or vandalism is detected or suspected. Do not use this product after it expires.
Contact the nearest Game Winner dealer or call Innopower at (949) 262-3416 for replacement
parts. The use of unauthorized replacement parts may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! BEFORE each use, make sure all nuts and bolts are secure. CHECK this product
(and any treestand being used) including but not limited to all hardware, attachment points and
webbing prior to every use to make sure no damage has occurred. Keep webbing from coming
into contact with any sharp edges. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF ANY DAMAGE IS SEEN
OR SUSPECTED ON THIS PRODUCT OR THE TREESTAND OR ANY OF THEIR
COMPONENTS. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CLIMBING STICK USAGE
