attEntIon!!
WHEn You sEE a “ WarnInG!” BE surE to HEED tHE MEssaGE!
tHE InForMatIon contaInED In tHEsE MEssaGEs can saVE Your lIFE!!
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
This instruction manual complies with the Treestand Manufacturers Association’s TMS 04 -
Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions
and TMS 02 -
Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
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LAdderstAnd UsAGe InstrUCtIOns & WArnInGs
WarnInG!
this Muddy® product carries strict weight restrictions.
Do not use this product if you exceed these total weight limitations.
Please note that these weight limitations include the user(s) and
their equipment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
A “
Treestand Safety: It’s Up To You
” dvd has been included. Please view it
in its entirety prior to using this product!
Thank you for your purchase of this quality Muddy® product. To ensure
your personal safety, please take a moment to carefully read this
Instruction Manual in its entirety before attempting to set-up, install,
remove and/or otherwise use this Muddy® product(s). Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
Shall you have any questions about the installation, removal, and/or
use of this product, or any other Muddy® product(s) do not hesitate to
call one of our customer service representatives toll free at (844) 745-
7723 or visit us online at
www.GoMuddy.com
. Our customer service
representatives will answer any questions you may have about any of
the complete line of Muddy® products.
Do not return this product to the retailer if you have any damaged or
missing parts. Call Muddy® for replacement of any damaged or missing
parts toll free at (844) 745-7723. Please have the batch/serial number
ready (find your batch number on a riveted metal tag affixed to your
product) before calling to better assist you.
PlEasE notE tHat WarnInG!
Statements have been placed throughout this
Instruction Manual. These statements point out important safety information
and instructions, which, if not followed could endanger the personal safety
and/or property of the operator(s). It is imperative that the operator(s) of this
product, or any other Muddy® product(s) read and follow all the instructions
and warnings contained in this Instruction Manual prior to attempting to use
this Muddy® product(s), or any other Muddy® product(s). Failure to comply
with these instructions and/or warnings may result in serious personal injury
or death!
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 MUDDY® PRODUCT(S).
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 Muddy®
product(s). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WarnInG!
Prior to each hunt, you must inform someone of your hunting location,
including the specific location of your treestand and the expected duration of your
hunt. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WarnInG!
THE SAFE USE AND OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT(S) 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(S) WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE AFORE MENTIONED A “
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!
Do not remove, modify, and/or omit any portion or otherwise mechanically
modify this Muddy® product(s) or its assemblies in any manner. Modification,
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 Muddy® toll-free at (844) 745-7723 for replacement
of missing or defective parts, please have the batch/serial number ready (find your
batch number on a riveted metal tag affixed to your product) before calling to better
assist you. 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 Muddy®.
alWaYs usE GEnuInE FactorY autHorIZED MuDDY® rEPlacEMEnt Parts.
usE oF anY rEPlacEMEnt Parts otHEr tHan GEnuInE MuDDY® Parts
VoIDs Your WarrantY anD MaY rEsult In sErIous InJurY or DEatH!
WarnInG!
Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling device (e.g.,
mobile phone, radio, whistle, signal flare or Personal Locator Device (PLD)) in your
possession and in an operable condition. This device must be within easy access
shall you experience the need to contact emergency assistance. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WarnInG!
alWaYs
inspect/check
all
expiration dates/tags on all straps (e.g., tree
belt, tether/lanyard, etc.) and the full-body fall arrest harness and its components
prior to each use. You must replace
all
straps and suspension seats
EVErY
three
years. Never use any strap(s) or full-body fall arrest harness that has expired and/
or is showing any signs of damage and/or wear. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury and death!
WarnInG!
Make certain all chains, cable straps, etc. are tightened per this
Instruction Manual prior to use. All treestand bark biters must be in contact with
the tree before you step onto the stand. The correct adjustment and tightening of
attachment hardware (as outlined in each individual instructions) is critical to the
stable installation of the ladderstand(s). 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/linesmen 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 shall attempt to use this or any other 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 Muddy® product(s) you
must take a moment and become familiar with its assembly, setup, installation,
use, and removal. You must practice installing, setting up, using and removal
of this product(s) at ground-level prior to attempting to use it at heights above
ground-level. Once you have become thoroughly knowledgeable and comfortable
with this Muddy® product(s) setup, installation, use, and removal 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 Muddy® products are equipped with a footrest, armrests,
backrests and/or shooting rail. Neither the footrest, armrests, backrests nor
the shooting rail have been designed to support the users weight. Under no
circumstances shall you place any more than fifteen (15) pounds (7 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!
Do not
modify, fix/repair, alter, bend, cut, weld, drill, or heat the
treestand in any way. Additionally, do not attach anything to your treestand
without explicit authorized and written instructions from the manufacturer. Failure
to follow these instructions will void your warranty and may result in serious injury
or death!
MLS1700 • THE Nova
Max. occuPancY -
One (1)
carrYInG caPacItY (usEr anD EquIPMEnt)
300 lbs/136 kg
