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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USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
WarnInG!
this Muddy® 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 Muddy® 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 Muddy® 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 Muddy® product(s) do not hesitate to
call one of our customer service representatives toll free at (844) 745-
7723 or visit us online at
www.GoMuddy.com
. Our customer service
representatives will answer any questions you may have about any of
the complete line of Muddy® products.
Do not return this product to the retailer if you have any damaged or
missing parts. Call Muddy® for replacement of any damaged or missing
parts toll free at (844) 745-7723. 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 MUDDY® PRODUCT(s) read and follow all the instructions
and warnings contained in this Instruction Manual prior to attempting to
use this MUDDY® PRODUCT(s), or any other MUDDY® 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 TREESTAND CAN OCCUR ANYTIME AFTER
LEAVING THE GROUND. THESE FALLS COULD RESULT IN EITHER 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 MUDDY® PRODUCT(S). AT
LEAST ANNUALLY, REVIEW THE CONTENTS OF THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL AND WATCH THE
“TREESTAND SAFETY” DVD
. ADDITIONALLY,
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION THAT YOU OWN
THIS MUDDY® PRODUCT(S). FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
WARNING!
A “TREESTAND SAFETY” DVD
has been included with this treestand.
Please view it in its entirety prior to using this or any other MUDDY® PRODUCT(s).
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Prior to each hunt, you must inform someone of your hunting
location, including the specific location of your treestand and the expected
duration of your hunt. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WarnInG!
THE SAFE USE AND OPERATION OF THIS MUDDY® PRODUCT
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) FROM THEM WITH THESE
COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! ADDITIONALLY, FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY SUBJECT YOU TO PERSONAL
LIABILITY PENALTIES AS DETERMINED BY THE U.S. JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
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!
Do not
remove, modify, and/or omit any portion or otherwise
mechanically modify this MUDDY® 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
Muddy® toll-free at (844) 745-7723 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. Never modify your stand in any way by making repairs, or
altering, adding or attaching anything to it except if explicitly authorized
in writing by Muddy®.
alWaYs usE GEnuInE FactorY autHorIZED
MuDDY® rEPlacEMEnt Parts. usE oF anY rEPlacEMEnt Parts
otHEr tHan GEnuInE MuDDY® Parts VoIDs Your WarrantY anD
MaY rEsult In sErIous InJurY or DEatH!
WarnInG!
alWaYs
inspect/check
all
expiration dates/tags on all straps
(e.g., tree belt, tether/lanyard, etc.) and the full-body fall arrest harness and its
components prior to each use. You must replace
all
straps and suspension
seats
EVErY
year. Never use any strap(s) or full-body fall arrest harness that
has expired and/or is showing any signs of damage and/or wear. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury and death!
WarnInG!
Make certain all chains, cable straps, etc. are tightened per this
Instruction Manual prior to use. All treestand bark biters must be in contact
with the tree before you step onto the stand. The correct adjustment and
tightening of attachment hardware (as outlined in each individual instructions)
is critical to the stable installation of the ladderstand(s). Additionally, you MUST
be wearing your Fall Arrest System (FAS) which includes a full-body fall arrest
harness, tree belt, lanyard/tether, suspension relief device and climbing belt/
linesmen belt (as applicable) in accordance with the Instructions contained
in this Instruction Manual. 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!
Prior to attempting to use this or any other MUDDY®
PRODUCT(s) you must take a moment and become familiar with its
assembly, setup, installation, use and removal. You must practice installing,
setting-up and using your full-body fall arrest harness and its components
(i.e., lanyard/tether, tree belt, suspension relief device, climbing belt/
lineman’s belt [as applicable]) at ground-level prior to attempting to use
it at heights above ground-level. Once you have become thoroughly
knowledgeable and comfortable with this product(s) assembly, 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!
MFP3400-A • VAntAge
Max. occuPancY -
One (1)
carrYInG caPacItY (usEr(s) anD EquIPMEnt)
300 lbs/136 kg
