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FORM# 18013, 2/2010

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WHEN HUNTING FROM A TREESTAND FALLS CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH CAN OCCUR ANY TIME AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND!

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THOSE REASONS ALWAYS WEAR A FALL ARREST SYSTEM (FAS) COMPRISING A FULL BODY HARNESS AT ALL TIMES AFTER LEAVING THE 

GROUND. YOU MUST STAY CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND WHILE USING ANY ELEVATED HUNTING PLATFORM. 

SINGLE SAFETY BELTS AND CHEST HARNESSES ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED.  IF YOU ARE NOT WEARING A 

FULL BODY HARNESS THAT IS PROTECTING YOU FROM A FALL, DO NOT LEAVE THE GROUND!

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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE MANUFACTURER’S WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS AND USE ALL SAFETY DEVICES PROVIDED.  

CONTACT SUMMIT TREESTANDS FOR ANY QUESTIONS.  FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH!

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A SIGNAL DEVICE SUCH A MOBILE PHONE, RADIO, WHISTLE, SIGNAL FLARE OR PERSONAL LOCATOR DEVICE (PLD) MUST BE ON YOUR 

PERSON AND READILY AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES!  ALWAYS INFORM SOMEONE OF YOUR HUNTING LOCATION, WHERE THE TREESTAND 

WILL BE LOCATED AND THE EXPECTED DURATION OF THE HUNT!

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DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY TREESTAND UNLESS YOU ARE IN GOOD PHYSICAL SHAPE AND HAVE NO PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS OR 

MEDICAL CONDITIONS WHICH MAY PREVENT YOU FROM SAFELY USING THIS PRODUCT.  ALWAYS CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF YOU HAVE 

ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PHYSICAL ABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT.

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NEVER USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY TREESTAND WHILE TAKING DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS!  ALWAYS CONSULT 

A PHYSICIAN IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION ABOUT TAKING SPECIFIC MEDICATIONS AND USING THIS PRODUCT!

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NEVER USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY TREESTAND DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER SUCH AS RAIN, LIGHTNING, WINDSTORMS OR ICY 

CONDITIONS!  END YOUR HUNT AND RETURN TO THE GROUND IF ANY OF THESE INCLEMENT CONDITIONS ARISE.

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NEVER USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY TREESTAND WHEN FEELING ILL, NAUSEOUS, DROWSY OR DIZZY!

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BE WELL RESTED AND NEVER HURRY.  HURRYING CAUSES ACCIDENTS!

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NEVER USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY TREESTAND ON A DEAD, LEANING, DISEASED, LOOSE BARKED TREE, ON A UTILITY POLE OR ON TREES 

THAT HAVE ANY OBSTRUCTIONS THAT MAY LIMIT TREESTAND USE!  NEVER RELY ON A TREE BRANCH FOR SUPPORT!

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NEVER JUMP OR BOUNCE ON THIS PRODUCT OR ANY TREESTAND TO SECURE IT TO THE TREE!

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PULL UP A BOW, BACKPACK, FIREARM OR OTHER EQUIPMENT ONLY AFTER BEING SECURE IN THE TREESTAND.  FIREARMS MUST BE 

PULLED UP UNLOADED, CHAMBER OPEN AND MUZZLE DOWN!  NEVER CLIMB WITH ANYTHING ON YOUR BACK. 

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NEVER MODIFY THIS PRODUCT OR YOUR STAND IN ANY WAY BY MAKING REPAIRS, REPLACING PARTS, OR ALTERING, ADDING OR 

ATTACHING ANYTHING TO IT EXCEPT IF EXPLICITLY AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY THE MANUFACTURER!

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PRACTICE INSTALLING, ADJUSTING AND USING THIS PRODUCT AND YOUR TREESTAND AT GROUND LEVEL PRIOR TO USING IT AT 

ELEVATED POSITIONS!

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INSTRUCTIONS (WRITTEN AND VIDEO) SHOULD BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE AND REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY.  IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY 

OF THE TREESTAND OWNER TO FURNISH THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS TO ANY PERSON WHO BORROWS OR PURCHASES THE 

TREESTAND!  THIS SUMMIT TREESTAND IS DESIGNED TO BE USED AS A COMPLETE SYSTEM - NEVER LOAN OR SELL ONLY A PORTION OF 

THE HANG-ON TREESTAND SYSTEM.

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BEFORE EACH USE OF YOUR SWIFTREE OR TREESTAND, ALWAYS INSPECT THE TREESTAND AND HARNESS FOR ANY DAMAGE, CRACKS, 

TEARS, CABLE WEAR OR ABRASION THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED IN TRANSPORTING / STORING YOUR TREESTAND.  DO NOT USE IF ANY 

DAMAGE IS FOUND!  CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR THE APPROPRIATE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE! 

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DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TREESTAND OUTDOORS OR STORE IT OUTDOORS WHEN IT IS NOT BEING USED!  ANY STAND TUBING THAT IS 

ALLOWED TO FILL WITH RAINWATER AND FREEZE WILL RUPTURE OR BURST - DO NOT USE YOUR TREESTAND IF THIS OCCURS!

Summit Classic 

Swiftree

PN 82001

WARNING

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You must fully read, understand and follow these warnings 

and instructions (written and video)! Failure to follow these 

instructions may cause serious injury or death!!

You 

MUST

 also view the enclosed DVD 

BEFORE

 using your new tripod!!

WEIGHT LIMIT

SINGLE USER

260 LBS. X 1 TOTAL*

DO NOT EXCEED THIS LIMIT!

(* Includes all gear) 

Stand minimum and maximum

tree size: 

8-20” diameter

Summary of Contents for Classic Swiftree

Page 1: ... ANY TREESTAND ON A DEAD LEANING DISEASED LOOSE BARKED TREE ON A UTILITY POLE OR ON TREES THAT HAVE ANY OBSTRUCTIONS THAT MAY LIMIT TREESTAND USE NEVER RELY ON A TREE BRANCH FOR SUPPORT NEVER JUMP OR BOUNCE ON THIS PRODUCT OR ANY TREESTAND TO SECURE IT TO THE TREE PULL UP A BOW BACKPACK FIREARM OR OTHER EQUIPMENT ONLY AFTER BEING SECURE IN THE TREESTAND FIREARMS MUST BE PULLED UP UNLOADED CHAMBER ...

Page 2: ...e call 256 353 0634 or visit http www summitstands com contactus if you have any questions if you need replacement parts if you have any missing parts or if the included DVD does not play www summitstands com 3 TOOLS REQUIRED Tools Use 7 16 Wrench Socket with Ratchet Stand off bracket bolts SWIFTREE SECTION ASSEMBLY Step 1 Position the ladder column as shown in figure 1 The triangle shaped rungs a...

Page 3: ...tion before use See figure 5 PG 3 WARNING ALWAYS ENSURE that the U shaped stand off brackets on each section are an the same side once assembled ALWAYS ENSURE that the sections are fully slid together so each end contacts the rivet stop point before climbing 1 5 Bolt Locknut 2 3 NOTICE The Lower Ladder Section has an oval shaped wire ring welded to the base It should be the only section with this ...

Page 4: ...tie rope tightly around the tree as shown in figure 7 This rope will be attached to the wire loop about 20 down from the end of the ladder section The rope MUST be wrapped around so that it makes a horizontal loop around the tree and so that it has no slack This can easily be done by pushing the ladder section so that the stand off bracket is firmly against the tree before bringing the rope around...

Page 5: ...s WARNING Do not stand on or support your weight using the next unsecured SwifTree section until it has been properly tied off to the tree WARNING WARNING NEVER unhook from your lineman s belt until your full body harness is properly connected to the tree using a safety rope or strap YOU MUST attach your full body harness to a safety rope or strap BEFORE you attempt to step down into your treestan...

Page 6: ... not apply to any product which has been subjected to misuse misapplication neglect including but not limited to improper maintenance accident improper installation modification including but not limited to use of unauthorized parts or attachments adjustment or repair THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF ANY P...

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