READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
This instruction manual complies with ASTM F2123 Standard Practice for Treestand Instruction.
ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
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WARNING!
Prior to each use thoroughly inspect the treestand and all of its related
components and all safety devices before use for signs of wear, rot, corrosion, cracks,
deterioration and/or any other type of defect. Make certain that your treestand is tight
and secure prior to use. Protect this product 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. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
DO NOT
use this or any other X-Stand™ 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 X-
Stand™ 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 X-Stand™ 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!
WARNING!
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!
WARNING!
DO NOT
leave your X-Stand™ 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 X-Stand™ product(s)
that can negatively affect its performance and your safety. Additionally, factors such as
tree growth can stress and damage supporting straps, cables, chains and/or buckles.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
ALWAYS
inspect the treestand and all safety devices prior to each use. DO
NOT use this 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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
or death!
WARNING!
DO NOT
modify, fix/repair, alter, bend, cut, weld, drill or heat the treestand
in any way. Also, do not attach anything to your treestand without explicit authorized and
written instructions from the manufacturer. Failure to follow these instructions shall void
warranty and may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Strict weight limitations have been set for each product to ensure your
personal safety. Note the weight limitations of your stand and that this weight limit
includes the user (one person) and their equipment.
NEVER EXCEED THESE WEIGHT
LIMITATIONS!
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
DO NOT
attempt to use this or any other X-Stand™ 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 X-Stand™ product(s) when
use this or any other X-Stand™ product(s) when any other adverse weather condition
thunderstorms are threatening and/or present within five (5) miles. Do not attempt to
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 X-Stand™ product(s) in a safe
manner as described in this Instruction Manual. Should inclement weather conditions
arise during your use of this X-Stand™ product(s), return to the ground immediately.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
DO NOT
jump or bounce on the treestand platform and/or the seat to
engage the stand to the tree. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING!
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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
REPLACE
any damaged or worn part with original parts. Replace attach-
ment straps every one year and when not in use store in a dry, cool, safe place away from
sunlight. Never store a treestand or any of its components outdoors when not in use. To
purchase parts contact X-Stand™ Treestands at 540-877-2769
or email at cs@x-
stand.com
. Failure to follow these
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or
death!
WARNING!
Always wear the appropriate foot wear when using a treestand. A good
non-slip safety boot is important for your safety. Be especially careful that boot laces
do not get hooked on the tree stand or its components (tuck shoelaces into boot before
climbing). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
DO NOT
use this product, or attempt to use a treestand, on a dead, leaning
diseased, loose barked tree (bark that flakes or falls off), irregular shaped trees,or utility
poles.
DO NOT
use this product on any tree that does not allow for a level standing plat-
form. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
NEVER
hunt out of a treestand at heights at which you are not completely
comfortable. Depending upon the tree and hunting conditions, choose the minimum
hunting height that allows for safe, effective hunting. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
DO NOT
use this, or any other X-Stand™ product(s) to climb utility poles,
telephone poles, structural columns or any other man-made structures. Never use this or
any other X-Stand™ product(s) around power generation (e.g., transformers, generators,
substations, etc.) and/or power transmission equipment. Never use a treestand on a dead,
leaning, diseased or loose barked tree.
NEVER USE A TREE BRANCH, OR ANY PORTION
OF A TREE, TO SUPPORT ANY PORTION OF YOUR WEIGHT OR AS A HAND HOLD.
Failure
to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
DO NOT
stand on the treestand seat. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
This X-Stand™ Treestand product(s) was designed for installation on trees
with a minimum diameter of nine (9) inches (23 cm) to maximum diameter of twenty (20)
inches (51 cm) at treestand installation height (i.e., seat height).
DO NOT
use your X-Stand™
product(s) on trees with trunk diameters that do not meet these diameter requirements.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Always
maintain three-point contact when climbing up or down a tree.
Proper three-point contact means having either two feet with one hand or one foot with
two hands on the step portion of the ladder at all times when climbing up or down. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Never attempt to hunt from an unlevel standing and/or seating platform.
Additionally,
NEVER
attempt to level your standing and/or seating platform at heights
above the ground. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
DO NOT
jump or bounce on the treestand platform (or any of the treestands
components) and/or the seat to engage the stand to the tree. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Climbing aids (e.g., stick ladders, sectional ladders, etc.) must be installed
and extend a minimum of 24-inches (2 feet) above the seating platform. This practice
allow the user to have a firm hand hold when stepping down onto the foot platform.
NEVER
attempt to step up onto your foot platform. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
NEVER ATTEMPT
to step onto a treestand until all treestand contact points
are secured tightly and firmly to the tree.
NEVER ATTEMPT
to step onto a treestand unless
your full-body fall arrest harness is properly attached. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
When installing your hang on treestand, you must wear your full-body fall
arrest harness and use the climbing belt at all times while installing or removing your
fixed position treestand. The use of the climbing belt ensures your stable attachment to
the tree until installation is complete. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
