WARNING! The length of the full-body fall-arrest lanyard must be minimized at all times. It should be adjusted so that it is above the
head with no slack (snug) in the sitting position and you should have the minimum amount of slack possible when climbing. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Failure to follow harness instructions could result in not being able to return to the stand and being suspended in a harness
after a fall
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If your hunting location is unknown by anyone and communication efforts are unsuccessful, you must have a personal plan
for self-recovery/escape should you experience a fall. Prolonged suspension in a harness can be fatal. It is important to exercise the legs
by pushing against the tree or doing other forms of continuous leg exercises to avoid blood pooling while being suspended. Varying
degrees of physical fitness may require different plans for self-recovery/escape the effects of prolonged suspension. Have a personal plan
and practice it in the presence of a responsible adult before leaving the ground. No one escape/rescue plan will work for every hunter, on
every tree, in every circumstance. Only you can determine the best self-recovery/escape plan for your hunting situation and you must
have a self-recovery/escape plan for your individual situation before leaving the ground. There is time to make a correct decision on what
action to take if a fall occurs while wearing a full body harness. It is important to remember, “DO NOT PANIC.” You must only hunt
from the ground when self-recovery/escape ability is absent. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! A suspension relief device must be on your person and readily accessible while using your full-body fall-arrest harness.
This device will allow you to relieve the load on the lower extremities if suspended in your harness and help maintain circulation in the
legs and prevent suspension trauma (blood pooling). Be sure to follow the directions for use of this suspension relief device. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! If you have a limiting physical and/or health condition that precludes and/or renders you incapable of self-recovery and/or a
suitable escape plan is not available, DO NOT hunt from heights above ground level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! NEVER allow the harness lanyard to get under your chin or around your neck. This poses a choking hazard that can lead to
serious injury or death. 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. 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 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! DO NOT attempt to use this and/or any other Ol’ Man Treestands product(s) when ice, snow and/or freezing rain has
deposited or formed on any portion of the tree you intend to climb. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or
death!
Several optional products/systems are available that offer self-recovery or self extraction from a fall when suspended in a harness. Some
systems automatically descend the user while others allow user control. One of these products/systems can be considered for use as an
additional safety precaution against prolonged suspension and suspension trauma. Be sure to follow the manufacturers’ directions on the
safe use of these products/systems.
ATTENTION!!
WHEN YOU SEE A “WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE! THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE
MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
WARNING! ALWAYS maintain three-point contact when climbing up/down a tree when using climbing aids. 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! DO NOT modify, fix/repair, alter, bend, cut, weld, or heat this product in any way. Failure to follow these
instructions will void warranty and may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT lean out from a tree stand for any reason. Never use your full-body fall arrest harness to help you lean out
of your stand to make a difficult shot. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT use this or any other Ol’ Man Treestands 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 Ol’ Man Treestands product(s) if you are currently taking
any medication (including prescription) and/or using and/or consuming any substance, including alcohol, that may limit your
ability to use this Ol’ Man Treestands 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!
