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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stEP 2.
Using one end of the
backpack straps
thread through and
around the
foot section
(Fig. 2). With remaining ends of
backpack straps
thread through and around the opposite end of
foot section
(Fig. 3).
Adjust for comfort (Fig. 4 shown fully packed on back).
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Fig 2
Fig 4
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Fig 3
Fig 2
Fig 4
Fig 1A
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Fig 2
Fig 4
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stEP 1:
Remove the secured delta
bolts from the
v-brackets
of the
foot
section and seat section
allowing
the sections to collapse flat (Fig. 1).
Then using the
cinching straps/foot
straps
secure the sections together.
stEP 1.
Gently stand up and face the tree trunk.
WarnInG!
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allow the full-body fall arrest tether to get under or around your chin or neck. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
stEP 2.
Slide your feet under the cinching straps/foot straps. Slip the heel cord onto each boot heel as shown in Figure 12.
stEP 3.
Disconnect the backrest cushion from around the tree.
stEP 4.
Carefully remove the cam-buckle strap from the bark biter of the seating platform. Return the cam-buckle strap to the
accessory bag.
stEP 5.
With your weight squarely distributed on the standing platform, lift the seating platform by grasping the padded
armrests and set the seating platform at about knee-level. Make certain the climbing cable and bark biters are in firm contact
with the tree trunk.
stEP 6.
Gently place your weight onto the padded seating platform rail portion of the seating platform (sit down). While
seated, turn your feet downward slightly to disengage the standing platform from the tree. Once the standing platform is
disengaged from the tree trunk, lower the standing platform (typically approximately 8” (20 cm) to 10” (25 cm)). Re-engage
the standing platform to the tree trunk by pressing down with your heels and lifting your toes. Make certain the bark biters
and climbing cable are firmly re-engaged on the tree trunk as shown in Figure 13.
stEP 7.
Ease your weight back onto the standing platform, stand and slide the full-body fall arrest harness tether/tree belt
down the tree trunk to about chest height.
stEP 8.
Repeat STEPS 5 through 7 until you have safely reached ground-level.
WarnInG!
After descending safely back to the ground, do not remove the full-body fall arrest harness tether/tree belt
until your feet are on firm ground. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
stEP 9.
Once you are safely back on ground-level, slide your feet out of the cinching straps/foot straps and carefully step-off
of the standing platform onto the ground and remove your full-body fall arrest harness tether/tree belt from the tree trunk.
clIMBInG DoWn:
WarnInG!
Prior to attempting to use this or any other Muddy® product(s) you must take a moment and become familiar with it’s setup and installation
at ground-level. You must practice installing, setting-up and using 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 and use at ground-level - you’re now
ready to use it at heights above ground-level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WarnInG!
stoP noW!!!!!
Make sure that you are wearing your Muddy® full-body fall arrest harness and it is still attached to the tree trunk as previously
outlined in the “Climbing Up” instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WarnInG!
Do not
bounce or jump on any portion of the climbing treestand in an attempt to seat it to the tree. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
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nEVEr
adjust the length of the climbing cable or attempt to level either the seating or standing platforms at heights above ground-level. All
adjustments must be made at ground-level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
Foot platform and seat may not resemble your model.
