READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
This instruction manual complies with ASTM F2123 Standard Practice for Treestand Instruction.
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ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
Max. Weight Capacity (User(s) and Equipment) 350 lbs (159 kg)
XSFP436 - THE JESTER
HANG-ON AND CLIMBING SYSTEM SAFE USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
WARNING!
This product carries strict weight restrictions. Please note that these
weight limitations include the user(s) and their equipment.
DO NOT
use these product(s)
if you exceed these total weight limitations. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
A safe treestand hunting video,
Treestand Safety: It’s Up To You
, has been included.
Please view it in its entirety prior to using this product! Thank you for your purchase
of this quality X-Stand™ Treestands product. To ensure your personal safety, please
take a moment to carefully read this Instruction Manual in its entirety before attempting
to assemble, set-up, install and/or otherwise use this X-Stand™ Treestands product.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
Should you have any questions about the installation and/or use of this product, or any
other X-Stand™ Treestands product(s) do not hesitate to call one of our customer
service representatives at 540-877-2769 or visit X-Stand™ Treestands online at
X-Stand.com
. Our customer service representatives will answer any questions you may
have about any of the complete line of X-Stand™ Treestands products.
Do not return this product to the retailer if you have any damaged or missing parts. Call
X-Stand™ Treestands for replacement of any damaged or missing parts at 540-877-
2769.
WARNING!
Failure to read and strictly comply with the instructions contained in this
Instruction Manual may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
FALLS FROM A TREESTAND CAN OCCUR ANYTIME AFTER LEAVING THE
GROUND. THESE FALLS COULD RESULT IN EITHER SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! FOR
YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CAREFULLY READ THIS PRODUCT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, SET-UP,
INSTALL AND/OR OTHERWISE USE THIS X-STAND™ PRODUCT. AT LEAST ANNUALLY,
REVIEW THE CONTENTS OF THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND WATCH THE SAFE
TREESTAND HUNTING DVD. ADDITIONALLY, KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ENTIRE
DURATION THAT YOU OWN THIS PRODUCT(S). FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
WARNING!
A
Treestand Safety: It’s Up To You
DVD has been included with this
treestand. Please view it in its entirety prior to using this or any other X-Stand™
product(s). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
THE SAFE USE AND OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT IS THE SOLE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. IT IS ALSO THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER
TO PROVIDE ANY PERSON(S) WHO BORROW OR PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS AND THE AFORE MENTIONED
TREESTAND SAFETY: IT’S UP TO YOU
DVD. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH! ADDITIONALLY, FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY SUBJECT YOU TO
PERSONAL LIABILITY PENALTIES AS DETERMINED BY THE U.S. JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
WARNING!
Prior to each hunt, you must inform someone of your hunting location,
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling device (e.g.,
possession and in an operable condition. This device must be within easy access should
you experience the need to contact emergency assistance. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
DO NOT
remove, modify, and/or omit any portion or otherwise
mechanically modify this X-Stand™ product(s) or its assemblies in any manner.
warranty and may result in serious injury or death! If you suspect that a part(s) is missing
and/or defective, immediately contact X-Stand™ at 540-877-2769 for replacement of
missing or defective parts. Never modify your stand in any way by making repairs, or
altering, adding or attaching anything to it except if explicitly authorized in writing by X-
Stand™.
ALWAYS USE GENUINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED X-STAND™ REPLACEMENT
PARTS. USE OF ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN GENUINE X-STAND™
PARTS VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY AND 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!
WARNING!
Make certain all chains, cables, straps, etc. are tightened per this
Instruction Manual prior to use. All treestand contact points must be in contact with the
tree before you step onto the stand. The correct adjustment and tightening of attachment
hardware is critical to the stable installation of this treestand. Additionally, you MUST
be wearing your Fall Arrest System (FAS) which includes a full-body fall arrest harness,
tree belt, lanyard/tether, suspension relief device and climbing belt/lineman’s belt (as
applicable) in accordance with the Instructions contained in this Instruction Manual.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
This product(s) is designed for adult use only. No one under the age of
16 should attempt to use this or any other X-Stand™ product(s) without direct adult
supervision. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Prior to attempting to use this or any other X-Stand™ product(s) you
must take a moment and become familiar with its assembly, setup and installation.
You must practice installing, setting-up and using your full-body fall arrest harness
and its components (i.e., lanyard/tether, tree belt, suspension relief device, climbing
belt/lineman’s belt [as applicable]) at ground-level prior to attempting to use it at heights
above ground-level. Once you have become thoroughly knowledgeable and comfortable
with this X-Stand™ product(s) setup, installation and use at ground-level, you are now
ready to use it at heights above ground-level. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Several X-Stand™ Treestands are equipped with a footrest, armrests and/
or shooting rail. Neither the footrest, armrests nor the shooting rail have been designed to
(15) lbs (6 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, tree belt, lanyard, suspension relief device and climbing belt/ lineman’s
belt (as applicable) at all times after leaving the ground. You must stay connected at all
and chest harnesses are no longer allowed and should never be used. If you are not
wearing a full-body fall arrest harness that is properly attached to the tree to protect you
from a fall, do not leave the ground nor attempt to enter your treestand. 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
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!
