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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the stand you intend to climb. Do not attempt to use this or any other Muddy®
product(s) when thunderstorms are threatening and/or present within five (5)
miles (8 km). Do not attempt to use this or any other product(s) when any
other adverse weather condition(s) presents itself. These include, but are not
limited to, weather condition(s) which have the potential for producing winds,
lightning, rain, snow, sleet and/or any other atmospheric condition which may
limit the user’s ability to operate this Muddy® product(s) in a safe manner as
described in this Instruction Manual. Shall inclement weather conditions arise
during your use of this Muddy® product(s), return to the ground immediately
and seek proper man-made shelter. 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.
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unload your weapon and pull it up to
hunting height using a tether or pull up rope.
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lower your unloaded
weapon down to the ground prior (when raising or lowering firearms, the
chamber must be open and the barrel pointing downward toward the ground)
to attempting to 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!
WARNING!
Thoroughly inspect this product or any other Muddy®
product(s) (and its components) prior to each use for signs of wear, rot,
corrosion, cracks, deterioration and/or any other type of defect(s).
Do not
expose your freestanding platform treestand to extended exposure to direct
sunlight, excessive heat or freezing temperature. Do not use your freestanding
platform treestand or any other product(s) if they show evidence of wear, rot,
corrosion, cracks, deterioration and/or any other type of defect(s). Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Never jump or bounce on a freestanding platform treestand
seat. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Always wear the appropriate foot wear when using a
freestanding platform treestand. A good non-slip safety boot is important to
your personal safety. Be especially careful that boot laces do not get hooked on
the freestanding platform treestand or any of its components (tuck shoelaces
into boot before climbing). Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Do not
modify, fix/repair, alter, bend, cut, weld, or heat
the freestanding platform treestand in any way. Additionally, do not attach
anything to your freestanding platform 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!
WARNING!
Replace any damaged or worn parts with original parts. Never
store a freestanding platform treestand or any of its components outdoors
when not in use. To purchase genuine factory parts contact Muddy® toll free
at (844) 745-7723. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING!
Do not
erect this Muddy® product(s) around power
generation (transformers, generators, substations, etc.) and/or power
transmission equipment (power lines). Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Do not attempt to make adjustments to this product(s) while
in the stand. All adjustments must be made with the entire stand on the
ground. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or
death!
WARNING!
Check the ground under your freestanding platform
treestand to make sure it is firm and level. Sloping ground or uneven surfaces
can cause your stand to tilt or shift as you climb. Do not use this stand when
high winds are present or forecast. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Never attempt to hunt from an unlevel platform. Additionally,
never attempt to level your freestanding platform treestand at heights
above the ground. If you find that your platform is unlevel, canted, angled
awkwardly upward or downward, or in any configuration other than level,
readjust your freestanding platform treestand as necessary to alleviate this
awkward angle. 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 and that webbing is not cut or frayed.
Keep webbing from coming into contact with any sharp objects.
Do not
usE tHIs ProDuct(s) IF anY DaMaGE Is susPEctED.
Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Prior to climbing, make sure all legs, ladder or supporting
sections are firmly connected and locked. Make certain that none of the
sections have come loose or separated. If they are,
Do not
usE tHIs
ProDuct(s).
With the help of two (2) other adults (three (3) total) lower the
stand back down to the ground and reconnect the sections as appropriate.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
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maintain three-point contact when climbing up or
down. Proper three-point contact means having either two feet with one
hand or one foot with two hands on the step portion of the climbing aids at
all times when climbing up or down. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
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lean forward as you climb the freestanding platform
treestand. 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 or visit
www.GoMuddy.
com
for more details, 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.
