SETUP (continued)
9.
Connect the left strap to the right cam
lock buckle and connect the right strap to
the left cam lock buckle. Pull the free end
through the cam buckle as shown in
figure
22
. Repeat for both cam buckle straps.
10.
Do not tighten until both straps are in
place. Alternate between each strap until
they are both tight. Do not overtighten.
Figure 29
shows the completed main strap
setup.
Never jump or bounce on any
other part of the treestand
in an attempt to force the
platform to seat into the tree.
WARNING
!
30
WARNING
!
YOU WILL NOT
be connected to a safety rope / strap
while you climb into or out of this treestand.
USE
EXTREME CAUTION
while ascending or descending
the ladder. TAKE YOUR TIME and do not hurry.
WARNING
!
You
MUST
now put on your safety harness if you have
not already done so.
ALWAYS
refer to your harness
instructions included with this stand for proper use of
your safety harness.
Always maintain three points of contact when you
climb the ladder section of this stand. Always lean
forward as you climb.
WARNING
!
11.
Have two of your helpers hold the ladder in place.
Carefully
climb the ladder. Once you are at the top, before
stepping onto the platform,
IMMEDIATELY
attach your safety
strap and harness to the tree.
12.
Run the free end of the ratchet strap through the ratchet
(figure 30)
and tighten to secure the upper section to the tree.
WARNING
!
This ladder
MUST
be held in place while it is ratcheted
tight and while the top ratchet is put into place. Do
not use until all straps are securely attached.
PG 9
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