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READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.

This instruction manual complies with the ASTM F2123 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions.

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ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “    WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!

Max. Weight Capacity (User(s) and Equipment)     250 lbs (114 kg)

XSCT306 - X-1 MINI

CLIMBING TREESTAND SAFE USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS 

 

WARNING!

 This product carries strict weight restrictions.  Please note that these 

weight limitations include the user(s) and their equipment. 

DO NOT

 use these product(s) 

if you exceed these total weight limitations. Failure to follow these instructions may result 

in serious injury or death!

Thank you for your purchase of this quality  X-Stand™ Treestands product. To ensure 

your personal safety, please take a moment to carefully read this Instruction Manual 

in its entirety before attempting to assemble, set-up, install and/or otherwise use this  

X-Stand™ Treestands product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious

injury or death!

Should you have any questions about the installation and/or use of this product, or any 

other  X-Stand™ Treestands product(s) do not hesitate to call one of our customer 

service representatives at 540-877-2769 or visit  X-Stand™ Treestands online at 

 

X-Stand.com

. Our customer service representatives will answer any questions you may 

have about any of the complete line of  X-Stand™ Treestands products.  

Do not return this product to the retailer if you have any damaged or missing parts. Call  

X-Stand™ Treestands for replacement of any damaged or missing parts at 540-877-

2769.

 

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 AND/OR OTHERWISE USE THIS  X-STAND™ PRODUCT. AT LEAST ANNUALLY, 

REVIEW THE CONTENTS OF THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND WATCH THE SAFE 

TREESTAND HUNTING DVD. ADDITIONALLY, KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ENTIRE 

DURATION THAT YOU OWN THIS PRODUCT(S). FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!  

 

WARNING!

 A 

Treestand Safety: It’s Up To You

 DVD has been included with this 

treestand. Please view it in its entirety prior to using this or any other  X-Stand™ 

product(s). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death! 

 

WARNING!

 THE SAFE USE AND OPERATION OF THIS 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 WITH THESE 

INSTRUCTIONS AND THE AFORE MENTIONED 

TREESTAND SAFETY: IT’S UP TO YOU

 

DVD. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR 

DEATH! ADDITIONALLY, FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY SUBJECT YOU TO 

PERSONAL LIABILITY PENALTIES AS DETERMINED BY THE U.S. JUDICIAL SYSTEM.  

 

WARNING!

 Prior to each hunt, you must inform someone of your hunting location, 

Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!  

 

WARNING!

 Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling device (e.g., 

possession and in an operable condition. This device must be within easy access should 

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  X-Stand™ product(s) or its assemblies in any manner. 

tion, 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  X-Stand™ at 540-877-2769 for replacement of 

missing or defective parts. 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  X-

Stand™. 

ALWAYS USE GENUINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED  X-STAND™ REPLACEMENT 

PARTS. USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN GENUINE  X-STAND™ 

PARTS VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!

  

 

WARNING!

 

ALWAYS

 inspect/check 

ALL

 expiration dates/tags on all straps 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 or its components that has expired and/or is showing any signs of damage and/

or wear. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!  

 

WARNING! 

Make certain all chains, cables, straps, etc. are tightened per this 

Instruction Manual prior to use. All treestand contact points must be in contact with the 

tree before you step onto the stand. The correct adjustment and tightening of attachment 

hardware is critical to the stable installation of this treestand. 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/lineman’s 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 should attempt to use this or any other  X-Stand™ 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  X-Stand™ product(s) you 

must take a moment and become familiar with its assembly, setup and installation. 

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  X-Stand™ product(s) setup, installation and use 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!  

 

WARNING!

 Several  X-Stand™ Treestands are equipped with a footrest, armrests and/

or shooting rail. Neither the footrest, armrests nor the shooting rail have been designed to 

(15) lbs (6 kg) of weight on these structures. Doing so will put the user in serious risk of

injury or death. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!

 

WARNING!

 You must wear a 

Fall Arrest System (FAS)

 comprising of a full-body fall 

arrest harness, tree belt, lanyard, suspension relief device and climbing belt/ lineman’s 

belt (as applicable) at all times after leaving the ground. You must stay connected at all 

and chest harnesses are no longer allowed and should never be used. If you are not 

wearing a full-body fall arrest harness that is properly attached to the tree to protect you 

from a fall, do not leave the ground nor attempt to enter your treestand. Failure to follow 

these instructions may result in serious injury or death!  

 

WARNING!

 Never attempt to climb up or down with a weapon and/or gear in your 

possession. 

ALWAYS

 unload your weapon and pull it up to hunting height using a tether 

or pull up rope. 

ALWAYS

 lower your unloaded weapon down to the ground prior (when 

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! 

Summary of Contents for X-1 MINI

Page 1: ...is X Stand product s is the responsibility of the user s Please read and follow all safe use instructions and warnings Failure to follow these may result in serious injury or death First Edition January 2017 Published by X Stand TREESTANDS Apple Valley Minnesota 2017 X Stand TREESTANDS All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ... 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 X Stand at 540 877 2769 for replacement of missing or defective parts 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 X Stand ALWAYS USE GENUINE FACTORY AUTHORI...

Page 3: ... 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 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 ...

Page 4: ...s and or renders you incapable of self recovery and or a suitable escape plan is not available DO NOT hunt from heights above ground level Failure to follow these instructions 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 CARE...

Page 5: ...loop down the top of the left waist loop and secure to left leg strap with 3 Bar Buckle as instructed WARNING It is very important to complete this Step of the assembly Improperly secured buckle may cause full body fall arrest harness failure resulting in serious injury or death If there is not enough strap available to complete this step DO NOT USE THIS FULL BODY FALL ARREST HARNESS You may need ...

Page 6: ... accessible while using a full body fall arrest harness This device will allow you to relieve the load on the lower extremities if suspended in a full body fall arrest harness and help maintain circulation in the legs and mitigate suspension trauma blood pooling Follow all instructions below regarding the provided SRD Suspension Relief Device and NEVER remove it from your full body fall arrest har...

Page 7: ... FEMALE 2 XP15 0366 CLIMBING CABLES 2 XP15 0367 CABLE ADJUSTERS 4 XP15 0369 FOOT STRAP 1 XP87 0083 Allen Wrench 1 XP15 0371 BUNGEE CORD 2 XP15 0375 SEAT CUSHION 1 XP15 0378 ARMREST FOAM 2 XP15 0379 ARMREST COVERS 2 XP15 0011 FULL BODY HARNESS 1 XP15 0020 SAFETY DVD 1 XP15 0351 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 XP87 0029 1 4 Nylock Nut B 4 XP87 0082 1 4 x 1 Allen Head Bolt A 4 XP87 0058 1 4 Steel Washer C 4 X 1...

Page 8: ...ms with the round eyes should be placed upright and the arm loops should face outwards Repeat this step for both foot platform flex arms STEP 2 Locate the seating platform and the remaining two 2 flex arms Install the flex arms onto the seat platform using one 1 1 4 x 1 allen head bolt A one 1 washer C and one 1 nylock nut per flex arm Fig 1 NOTE The ends of the flex arms with the round eyes should be ...

Page 9: ...ng cables into the cable adjuster by pulling on the spring bolt Fig 1A Then thread the cable through the eye holes of the flex arms and insert the free end of the cable into the cable adjuster on the opposite side by pulling on the pin Repeat this STEP for the installation of the climbing cable on the seat platform STEP 4 Attach the Male backpack connecting straps to the foot platform Fig 2 2A STEP...

Page 10: ...n to compensate for this narrowing Fig 5 If care is not taken to setup the treestand in this manner at ground level once you reach your desired climbing height your stand will be at an awkward dangerous and unusable angle STEP 4 After you properly put on the full body fall arrest harness provided attach the tree tether to the tree at eye level With the safety harness tether placed over either shou...

Page 11: ...rom the seat platform and re engage it on the tree trunk by raising your toes upward and pushing your heels down Once the foot platform has been re engaged while holding the seat platform stand back up on the foot platform and lift the seating platform to a comfortable height Fig 7 Repeat STEP 7 until you have reached your desired climbing height Remember to move your harness tree belt up as you c...

Page 12: ... tether straps and re engage it on the tree trunk by raising your toes up ward and pushing your heels down Once the foot platform has been re engaged while holding the seat platform stand back up on the foot platform and move the seating platform down the tree a comfortable distance and re engage it on the tree trunk Fig 7 Repeat STEP 3 until you have reached the base of the tree Remember to move ...

Page 13: ...ack your stand simply nest the seat platform into the foot platform by placing the seat platform on top of the foot platform Fig 9 With the two platform nested together Fig 10 place the bungee cord around the two platforms Fig 10A With the bungee cord installed slip the female short ends end of the security straps through the platform treads and connect the male long ends end to the female ends Fi...

Page 14: ...hed the ground and your feet are WARNING Never rely on a tree branch for support while climbing Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death WARNING Never attempt to climb up or climb down with a weapon and or gear in your possession ALWAYS unload your weapon and pull it up to hunting height using a tether or to attempting to climb down Use this same method when raisi...

Page 15: ...ous to life and health other than those situations that the products are intended for This warranty is not assignable or transferable No Other Warranties EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH IN THE WARRANTY CARD SUPPLIED WITH X STAND TREESTANDS AND INSTRUCTION SHEETS ARE PROVIDED AS IS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT ...

Page 16: ...First Edition January 2017 Published by X Stand Treestands Apple Valley Minnesota X Stand Treestands All rights reserved ...

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