Warnings
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WARNING! When using this product and when hunting from a treestand, falls can occur any time
after leaving the ground causing serious injury or death. Always wear fall arrest system (FAS)
comprising of full body harness and lineman’s/climbing strap at all times after leaving the ground.
You must remain connected to tree at all times after leaving the ground while using this product or
any treestand.
WARNING! THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT COME WITH A FULL BODY HARNESS. Full body
harnesses are provided with all treestands that have been certified by an independent testing
facility to meet or exceed industry standards and are also available as after market purchases. This
product is never intended to be used without a full body harness with lineman’s climbing strap. If
full body harness with lineman’s climbing strap is unavailable, do not install or use this product.
WARNING! A full body harness is an integral part of this product. Never use without using a full
body harness with lineman’s/climbing strap that has been tested by a third party testing laboratory
to meet or exceed industry standards. Single safety belts and chest harnesses are no longer
allowed and should never be used.
WARNING! If you are not wearing a full body harness with lineman’s/climbing strap properly
attached to a tree that is protecting you from a fall, do not leave the ground.
WARNING! READ THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH YOUR FULL-BODY FALL ARREST
HARNESS THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS! Failure to wear a full-body
harness when using this product puts the user at serious risk of injury or death. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Correct tightening and adjustments of chains, cables, straps, etc. are critical to stable
hang-on or lock-on treestand installation. All treestand contact points must be in contact with the
tree before you step onto your stand. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
or death!
WARNING! Practice the attachment of this product and hang-on or lock-on treestands at ground-
level before using in a hunting environment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! Never leave this product and/or treestand in a tree for more than two (2) weeks (14
days). Weather, elements, animals, vandalism, and/or other mechanisms could damage the
treestand. Tree growth can also stress and damage straps, chains and buckles. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Climbing aids (e.g., stick ladders, sectional ladders, steps, etc) must extend above the
treestand standing platform (at least 24 inches [61 cm]) to allow the user to step down onto the
platform. Never step up to your treestand from a climbing aid. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Use a hoist rope to raise and lower this product and the treestand. Never climb with
anything on your back. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS have a second adult present or at least accessible by cell phone or other
means when installing/removing or using a treestand. The ability to get help quickly may save your
life in the event of a fall. A good non-slip safety boot is important for your safety. Be especially
careful that bootlaces do not get hooked on the treestand or climbing aids (tuck shoelaces into boot
before climbing). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! At a minimum, replace tree straps and cables every two years or sooner. If wear,
damage, deterioration, rust, cuts, tears, rot, etc. or any other damage is detected or suspected, do
not use the treestand and replace immediately. Only replace with official Game Winner
replacement parts. The use of unauthorized replacement parts may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! Check the cables and all hardware prior to every use to make sure the cables are not
corroded, cut, frayed or bent and that no damage has occurred to cables or hardware. DO NOT
USE THIS PRODUCT IF ANY DAMAGE, CORROSION, CUTS, FRAYS OR BENDS IS VISIBLE
OR SUSPECTED.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR HANG-ON OR LOCK-ON TREESTAND USAGE
