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.
4
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 climbing cables and attachment belts every three years 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 Muddy® at (844) 745-7723 or
www.GoMuddy.com
, 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.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
alWaYs
wear the appropriate foot wear when using a
treestand. A good nonslip safety boot is important for your safety. Be
especially careful that boot laces do not get hooked (tuck shoelaces into
boot before climbing) on the treestand (or any of its components). 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 seating and standing platform. 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 product(s) to climb utility poles,
telephone poles, structural columns or any other man-made structures.
Never use this or any other Muddy® 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!
These climbing treestands were designed to be used on trees
with a
MInIMuM DIaMEtEr oF 9 IncHEs (23 cM) anD a MaxIMuM
DIaMEtEr oF 20 IncHEs (51 cM). Do not
attempt to install on trees
with smaller or larger diameters. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
nEVEr
put, or allow the full-body fall arrest harness tether
to get under your arm(s). This may result in an extremely dangerous
situation in the unlikely event of a fall. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Prior to stepping onto the treestand, connect the full-
body fall arrest harness tether and tree belt to the tree trunk at about
eye-level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
or death!
WARNING!
nEVEr
adjust the length of climbing cable or level of the
platform when above ground-level. All adjustments must be made at
ground-level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING!
After descending back to the ground, do not remove the full-
body fall arrest harness tether and tree belt from the tree trunk until you
have reached the ground and your feet are safely on firm ground. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
nEVEr
use the last link of the climbing cable on your
climbing treestand (Fig. 3, Pg 13).
nEVEr
drill additional holes near
end of climbing cable. Failure to follow these instructions 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!
shall you have any questions about the assembly, installation or use of
this product, or any other product, please do not hesitate to call one of our
customer service representatives at (844) 745-7723 and they will answer
all questions you may have about any of the complete line of products.
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.
To activate your product’s warranty, a registration card can be found on page
16 and must be completed and returned to the manufacturer within 30 days
of purchase. Be sure to keep a copy of this for your records.
oPtIonal accEssorIEs
anD rEPlacEMEnt Parts
Any number of innovative accessories are available and sold separately to
compliment your new Muddy® product(s). Only genuine authorized accessories
shall be used with Muddy® product(s). Genuine Muddy® replacement parts are
also available online or via telephone. Shall you require parts or service, or if
you just have a question about this, or any other product(s), simply give one of
our customer service representatives a call toll-free at (844) 745-7723 or visit
www.GoMuddy.com
storaGE anD carE
oF Your stanD
Your new treestand is factory finished with a state-
of- the-art powder coating that guarantees years
of trouble-free service. It is recommended that you
store your treestand out of direct sunlight and out
of any other harsh environmental condition(s) that
may adversely affect its performance.
