USE
1.
Climb up and before stepping onto the platform
IMMEDIATELY
attach your safety strap around the tree above your seating
position.
ALWAYS
refer to your harness instructions included with this stand for proper use of your Summit Safety harness and
Safety Strap
2. The length of the harness tether must be minimized at all times.
It should be adjusted so that it is above the head with no
slack (snug) in the sitting position and you should have the
minimum amount of slack possible when climbing.
WARNING
!
ALWAYS check every ladder section connection every
time you use the stand. If any ladder sections are
separating - DO NOT USE THE STAND!
WARNING
!
NEVER disconnect from your safety harness or safety
line while you are using this treestand.
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SETUP (continued)
9.
Do not tighten until both straps are in
place. Alternate between each strap until
they are both tight. Do not overtighten.
Figure 40
shows the completed main strap
setup.
10.
Have two of your helpers hold the
ladder in place.
Carefully
climb the ladder.
Once you are at the top, before stepping
onto the platform,
IMMEDIATELY
attach
your safety strap and harness to the tree.
11.
Run the free end of the ratchet strap
through the ratchet
(figure 41)
and tighten
to secure the upper section to the tree.
Never jump or bounce on any
other part of the treestand
in an attempt to force the
platform to seat into the tree.
WARNING
!
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WARNING
!
YOU WILL NOT
be connected to a safety rope / strap
while you climb into or out of this treestand.
USE
EXTREME CAUTION
while ascending or descending
the ladder. TAKE YOUR TIME and do not hurry.
WARNING
!
You
MUST
now put on your safety harness if you have
not already done so.
ALWAYS
refer to your harness
instructions included with this stand for proper use of
your safety harness.
Always maintain three points of contact when you
climb the ladder section of this stand. Always lean
forward as you climb.
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
This ladder
MUST
be held in place while it is ratcheted
tight and while the top ratchet is put into place. Do
not use until all straps are securely attached.
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