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!
Several Muddy® treestands 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!
You must wear a Fall Arrest System (FAS) comprising of a
full-body fall arrest harness, lanyard/tether, tree belt, suspension relief
device and climbing belt/lineman’s belt (as applicable) at all times after
leaving the ground. You must stay connected at all times after leaving the
ground while using fixed position treestands. Single safety belts and chest
harnesses are no longer preferred and shall never be used. If you are not
wearing a full-body fall arrest harness (that is connected to the tree) that is
protecting you from a fall, do not leave the ground. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Never attempt to climb up or down with a weapon and/or gear
in your possession.
alWaYs
unload your weapon and pull it up to hunting
height using a tether or pull up rope.
alWaYs
lower your unloaded weapon
down to the ground prior (when raising or lowering firearms, the chamber
must be open and the barrel pointing toward the ground) to attempting to
climb up or 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!
Prior to each use thoroughly inspect the treestand (and its
components) and all safety devices each time before use for signs of wear,
rot, corrosion, cracks, deterioration and/or any other type of defect(s).
Make certain that your treestand is tight and secure prior to use. Protect
this product(s) from extended exposure to direct sunlight, excessive heat
or freezing temperatures by storing inside when not in use. Do not use this
or any other product(s) if it shows 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!
Do not
use this or any other MUDDY® PRODUCT(s) if you
have a history of heart problems, back problems, impaired vision, joints
that lock-up, spinal fusions, equilibrium problems, high blood pressure, are
not well-rested and/or any other physical impairment that may limit your
ability to use and/or operate this product(s) in the safe manner outlined in
this Instruction Manual. Additionally, do not use this or any other MUDDY®
PRODUCT(s) if you are currently taking medication (including prescription)
and/or using and/or consuming any substance, including alcohol, that
may limit your ability to use this MUDDY® PRODUCT(s) as outlined and
described in the Instruction Manual. Never use a treestand when feeling ill,
nauseous or dizzy. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING!
Do not
attempt to make adjustments to this product while in
the treestand. All adjustments must be made with the entire treestand on
the ground. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
or death!
WARNING!
Do not
leave your MUDDY® PRODUCT(s) installed for more
than two weeks (14 days). Any number of factors can jeopardize its
installation and integrity. These include, but are not limited to, weather
or other environmental factors that can negatively affect its performance.
Animals can also cause damage to your MUDDY® PRODUCT(s) that can
negatively affect its performance and your safety. Additionally, factors
such as tree growth can stress and damage supporting straps, chains and/
or buckles. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
or death!
WARNING!
alWaYs
inspect the treestand and all safety devices prior to each
use.
Do not
use product(s) if it shows signs of wear, damage, deterioration,
or vandalism. Factors such as tree growth, vandals, weather and animals may
affect the performance of an unattended treestand. 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!
WARNING!
Climbing aids (e.g. stick ladders, sectional ladders, steps, etc.)
must extend above the treestand foot platform (at least 24 inches) to allow
the user to step down onto the platform. Never step up to your stand from
a climbing aid. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING!
Strict weight limitations have been set for each product(s) to
ensure your personal safety. Note the weight limitations and maximum
occupancy for your MUDDY® PRODUCT(s). This weight limit includes the
user(s) and equipment.
nEVEr
ExcEED tHEsE WEIGHt lIMItatIons!
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Do not
attempt to use this or any other MUDDY® PRODUCT(s)
when ice, snow, and/or freezing rain has deposited or formed on any portion
of the tree or 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 conditions 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. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Do not
jump or bounce on the treestand platform (or any of
the treestands components) and/or the seat to engage the stand to the
tree. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or
death!
WARNING!
TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLS YOU
MUST WEAR A LINEMAN STYLE (CLIMBING BELT) FULL-BODY FALL ARREST
HARNESS THAT MEETS TMA STANDARDS. ALWAYS REMAIN HARNESSED
TO THE TREE FROM THE MOMENT YOU LEAVE THE GROUND UNTIL YOU
RETURN TO THE GROUND. The lineman’s (climbing belt) style full-body
fall arrest harness must be worn in compliance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. If you do not or cannot use a lineman’s style (climbing belt)
full-body fall arrest harness that properly fits you must, under no condition,
attempt to use this or any MUDDY® PRODUCT(s). To purchase an additional
lineman’s (climbing belt) style full-body fall arrest harness or to find out
more information regarding full-body fall arrest harnesses, please contact
us at (844) 745-7723. 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 (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!
