Summit SwifTree 17 Instructions Manual

WARNING
!
You must fully read, understand and follow these warnings and
instructions (written and video)! Failure to follow these instructions
may cause serious injury or death!!
• WHEN HUNTING FROM A TREESTAND FALLS CAUSING INJURY
OR DEATH CAN OCCUR ANY TIME AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND!
FOR THOSE REASONS ALWAYS WEAR A FALL ARREST SYSTEM (FAS)
COMPRISING A FULL BODY HARNESS AT ALL TIMES AFTER LEAVING
THE GROUND. YOU MUST STAY CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES AFTER LEAVING THE GROUND WHILE USING ANY
ELEVATED HUNTING PLATFORM. SINGLE SAFETY BELTS AND CHEST HARNESSES ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED AND
SHOULD NEVER BE USED. IF YOU ARE NOT WEARING A FULL BODY HARNESS THAT IS PROTECTING YOU FROM A
FALL, DO NOT LEAVE THE GROUND!
• READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE MANUFACTURER'S WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS AND USE ALL SAFETY
DEVICES PROVIDED. CONTACT SUMMIT TREESTANDS FOR ANY QUESTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT
IN INJURY OR DEATH!
• A SIGNAL DEVICE SUCH A MOBILE PHONE, RADIO, WHISTLE, SIGNAL FLARE OR PERSONAL LOCATOR DEVICE
(PLD) MUST BE ON YOUR PERSON AND READILY AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES! ALWAYS INFORM SOMEONE OF
YOUR HUNTING LOCATION, WHERE THE TREESTAND WILL BE LOCATED AND THE EXPECTED DURATION OF THE
HUNT!
• DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY TREESTAND UNLESS YOU ARE IN GOOD PHYSICAL SHAPE AND HAVE
NO PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS WHICH MAY PREVENT YOU FROM SAFELY USING THIS
PRODUCT. ALWAYS CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PHYSICAL ABILITY TO
USE THIS PRODUCT.
• NEVER USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY TREESTAND WHILE TAKING DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION
DRUGS! ALWAYS CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION ABOUT TAKING SPECIFIC MEDICATIONS
AND USING THIS PRODUCT!
• NEVER USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY TREESTAND DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER SUCH AS RAIN, LIGHTNING,
WINDSTORMS OR ICY CONDITIONS! END YOUR HUNT AND RETURN TO THE GROUND IF ANY OF THESE
INCLEMENT CONDITIONS ARISE.
• NEVER USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY TREESTAND WHEN FEELING ILL, NAUSEOUS, DROWSY OR DIZZY!
• BE WELL RESTED AND NEVER HURRY. HURRYING CAUSES ACCIDENTS!
• NEVER USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY TREESTAND ON A DEAD, LEANING, DISEASED, LOOSE BARKED TREE, ON A
UTILITY POLE OR ON TREES THAT HAVE ANY OBSTRUCTIONS THAT MAY LIMIT TREESTAND USE! NEVER RELY ON
A TREE BRANCH FOR SUPPORT!
• NEVER JUMP OR BOUNCE ON THIS PRODUCT OR ANY TREESTAND TO SECURE IT TO THE TREE!
• PULL UP A BOW, BACKPACK, FIREARM OR OTHER EQUIPMENT ONLY AFTER BEING SECURE IN THE TREESTAND.
FIREARMS MUST BE PULLED UP UNLOADED, CHAMBER OPEN AND MUZZLE DOWN! NEVER CLIMB WITH
ANYTHING ON YOUR BACK.
• NEVER MODIFY THIS PRODUCT OR YOUR STAND IN ANY WAY BY MAKING REPAIRS, REPLACING PARTS, OR
ALTERING, ADDING OR ATTACHING ANYTHING TO IT EXCEPT IF EXPLICITLY AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY THE
MANUFACTURER!
• PRACTICE INSTALLING, ADJUSTING AND USING THIS PRODUCT AND YOUR TREESTAND AT GROUND LEVEL PRIOR
TO USING IT AT ELEVATED POSITIONS!
• INSTRUCTIONS (WRITTEN AND VIDEO) SHOULD BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE AND REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TREESTAND OWNER TO FURNISH THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS TO ANY
PERSON WHO BORROWS OR PURCHASES THE TREESTAND! THIS SUMMIT TREESTAND IS DESIGNED TO BE USED
AS A COMPLETE SYSTEM - NEVER LOAN OR SELL ONLY A PORTION OF THE HANG-ON TREESTAND SYSTEM.
• BEFORE EACH USE OF YOUR SUMMIT TREESTAND, ALWAYS INSPECT THE TREESTAND AND HARNESS FOR ANY
DAMAGE, CRACKS, TEARS, CABLE WEAR OR ABRASION THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED IN TRANSPORTING /
STORING YOUR TREESTAND. DO NOT USE IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND! CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR THE
APPROPRIATE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE!
• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TREESTAND OUTDOORS OR STORE IT OUTDOORS WHEN IT IS NOT BEING USED! ANY
STAND TUBING THAT IS ALLOWED TO FILL WITH RAINWATER AND FREEZE WILL RUPTURE OR BURST - DO NOT
USE YOUR TREESTAND IF THIS OCCURS!
INSTRUCTIONS
You MUST also view the enclosed DVD
BEFORE using your new treestand!!
WEIGHT LIMITS
260 LBS. TOTAL*
DO NOT EXCEED THIS LIMIT!
(* Includes all gear)
Stand minimum and maximum
tree size: 8-20" diameter
FORM# 18013, 2/2010