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ATTENTION!!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
WARNING!
DO NOT use this or any other X-Stand™ Treestands product(s)
if you have a history of heart problems, back problems, impaired vision, equili-
brium problems, high blood pressure or any other physical impairment that may
limit your ability to use and/or operate this product(s) in the safe manner out-
lined in the Instruction Manual. Additionally, do not use this or any other X-
Stand™ 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 X-Stand™ Treestands product(s) as
outlined and described in this Instruction Manual. Never use a treestand when
feeling ill, nauseous or dizzy, or if you have a prior medical condition that could
cause a problem (i.e., heart condition, joints that lock-up, spinal fusions, etc.)
or if you are not well-rested. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING!
ALWAYS maintain 3-point contact when climbing up/down a tree
when using climbing aids. Proper 3-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
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
X-Stand™ Treestands full-body fall arrest harness to help you lean out of your
stand to
serious injury or death!
WARNING!
You must practice installing, adjusting, using and removing your
treestand at ground-level prior to using at elevated positions. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
Shall you experience a fall there is time to make a correct decision
on what action needs to take place. It is important to remember: DO NOT PANIC!
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!
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™ TREESTANDS PRODUCT(S). AT LEAST ANNUALLY, REVIEW THE
CONTENTS OF THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 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!
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER TO PROVIDE ANY PERSON(S)
WHO BORROW OR PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT(S) FROM THEM WITH THESE
COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! ADDITIONALLY, FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY SUBJECT YOU TO PERSONAL LIABILITY PENALTIES AS
DETERMINED BY THE U.S. JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
This instruction manual complies with ASTM F2337 Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest Systems.
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Failure to follow these instructions may result in
WARNING!" BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
WARNING!
Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling device
etc.) in your possession and on your person in an operable condition. This device
must be within easy access shall you experience the need to contact emergency
assistance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or
death!
WARNING!
Practice the use of your X-Stand™ Treestands full-body fall arrest
harness and Suspension Relief Device (SRD) at ground-level in the presence of
a responsible adult to experience the feeling of hanging suspended before
using in a hunting environment. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
WARNING!
NEVER allow the full-body fall arrest harness tether 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!
Failure to follow full-body fall arrest harness instructions
could result in not being able to return to the stand and being suspended
in a full-body fall arrest harness after a fall. If your hunting location is
must have a personal plan for self-recovery/escape shall you experience
a fall. Prolonged suspension in a full-body fall arrest 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
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 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 fall arrest harness. It is important to remember,
DO NOT PANIC. Remain calm and implement your practiced rescue, relief
and recovery plan. Hunt from the ground when a self-recovery/escape
ability is absent. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING!
DO NOT attempt to use this or any other X-Stand™ Treestands
miles (8km). Do not attempt to use this or any other X-Stand™ Treestands
product(s) when any other adverse weather condition(s) presents itself. These
include weather conditions which have the potential for producing winds,
lighting, rain, snow, sleet and/or any other atmospheric condition which may
limit the user's ability to operate this X-Stand™ Treestands product(s) in a safe
manner as described in this Instruction Manual. Shall any of these conditions
exist, do not climb the tree. Shall any of these conditions arise while hunting
from an elevated position, immediately end your hunt and return to ground-
level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury and death!
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