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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you must wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) comprising of a full-
body fall arrest harness, lanyard/tether, tree belt, suspension relief device
and climbing belt/lineman’s belt (as applicable) at all times after leaving
the ground. you must stay connected at all times after leaving the ground
while using climbing systems/fixed position treestands. Single safety belts
and chest harnesses are no longer preferred and shall never be used. If
you are not wearing a full-body fall arrest harness (that is connected to the
tree) that is protecting you from a fall, do not leave the ground. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
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Never attempt to climb up or down with a weapon and/or gear
in your possession.
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unload your weapon and pull it up to hunting
height using a tether or pull up rope.
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lower your unloaded weapon
down to the ground prior (when raising or lowering firearms, the chamber
must be open and the barrel pointing toward the ground) to attempting to
climb up or 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!
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Prior to each use thoroughly inspect the treestand/climbing
system (and its components) and all safety devices each time before use
for signs of wear, rot, corrosion, cracks, deterioration and/or any other type
of defect(s). Make certain that your treestand/climbing system is tight and
secure prior to use. Protect this product(s) from extended exposure to direct
sunlight, excessive heat or freezing temperatures by storing inside when not
in use. Do not use this or any other product(s) if it shows evidence of wear,
rot, corrosion, cracks, deterioration and/or any other type of defect(s). Failure
to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
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Do not
use this or any other Muddy® 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 Muddy®
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 Muddy® product(s) as outlined and described
in the instruction Manual. Never use a treestand when feeling ill, nauseous
or dizzy. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or
death!
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Do not
attempt to make adjustments to this product while in
the treestand. All adjustments must be made with the entire treestand on
the ground. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
or death!
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Do not
leave your Muddy® product(s) installed for more than
two weeks (14 days). Any number of factors can jeopardize its installation
and integrity. These include, but are not limited to, weather or other
environmental factors that can negatively affect its performance. Animals
can also cause damage to your Muddy® product(s) that can negatively
affect its performance and your safety. Additionally, factors such as tree
growth can stress and damage supporting straps, chains and/or buckles.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
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inspect the treestand/climbing system and all safety
devices prior to each use.
Do not
use product(s) if it shows signs of wear,
damage, deterioration, or vandalism. Factors such as tree growth, vandals,
weather and animals may affect the performance of an unattended
treestand/climbing system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
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Do not
modify, fix/repair, alter, bend, cut, weld, drill, or heat the
treestand/climbing system in any way. Additionally, do not attach anything
to your treestand/climbing system without explicit authorized and written
instructions from the manufacturer. Failure to follow these instructions will
void your warranty and may result in serious injury or death!
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Climbing aids (e.g. stick ladders, sectional ladders, steps, etc.)
must extend above the treestand foot platform (at least 24 inches) to allow
the user to step down onto the platform. Never step up to your stand from
a climbing aid. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
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Strict weight limitations have been set for each product(s) to
ensure your personal safety. Note the weight limitations and maximum
occupancy for your Muddy® product(s). This weight limit includes the user(s)
and equipment.
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ExcEED tHEsE WEIGHt lIMItatIons!
Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
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Do not
attempt to use this or any other Muddy® product(s)
when ice, snow, and/or freezing rain has deposited or formed on any
portion of the tree or stand you intend to climb. Do not attempt to use
this or any other Muddy® 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 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 Muddy® product(s) in a safe manner as described in this Instruction
Manual. Shall inclement weather conditions arise during your use of this
Muddy® product(s), return to the ground immediately. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
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Do not
jump or bounce on the climbing system (or any of the
components) to engage the climbing system to the tree. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
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TO RedUce yOUR RiSK OF iNJURy OR deATH FROM FALLS yOU
MUST WeAR A LiNeMAN STyLe (cLiMBiNg BeLT) FULL-BOdy FALL ARReST
HARNeSS THAT MeeTS TMA STANdARdS. ALWAyS ReMAiN HARNeSSed
TO THe TRee FROM THe MOMeNT yOU LeAVe THe gROUNd UNTiL yOU
ReTURN TO THe gROUNd. The lineman’s (climbing belt) style full-body
fall arrest harness must be worn in compliance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. If you do not or cannot use a lineman’s style (climbing belt)
full-body fall arrest harness that properly fits you must, under no condition,
attempt to use this or any
Muddy® product(s). To purchase an additional
lineman’s (climbing belt) style full-body fall arrest harness or to find out
more information regarding full-body fall arrest harnesses, please contact
us at (844) 745-7723. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
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BEForE
each use, make sure all nuts and bolts are secure.
cHEcK
all hardware and webbing prior to every use to make sure that
no damage has occurred to hardware and that webbing (as applicable) is
not cut or frayed. Keep webbing from coming into contact with any sharp
edges.
Do not
usE tHIs ProDuct IF anY DaMaGE Is susPEctED
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Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
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any damaged or worn part with original parts.
Replace attachment belts every three years and when not in use store in a
dry, cool, safe place away from sunlight. Never store a treestand/climbing
system or any of its components outdoors when not in use. To purchase
parts contact Muddy® at (844) 745-7723 or
www.GoMuddy.com,
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. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
