Summit SwifTree 17 Instructions Manual page 5

5. Bring the rope behind and back around to the other side
then loop it around the pre attached rope end (See figure
9.) Wrap the rope around itself several times so that the
two sections of rope are pulled together tightly.
6. Tie the loose end of rope back to itself using half hitch
knots - three is sufficient. (See figure 10)
WARNING
!
Before proceeding YOU MUST properly attach a
lineman's style belt (from a properly worn full body
harness to the tree) in order to support your weight.
See your Harness Instructions for details. A full body
harness and lineman's belt MUST BE USED AT ALL
TIMES when installing or removing any hang-on
climbing aids or hang-on stands.
7. Climb the bottom section of the SwifTree until you reach
the second tie off rope on the next section.
WARNING
!
Do not stand on or support your weight using the
next unsecured SwifTree section until it has been
properly tied off to the tree!!!
8. Repeat the tie-off procedure from Steps 3-6 to secure
the second section.
9. Repeat Step 7 to secure the last section. Remember to
NEVER climb onto an unsecured section.
!
NEVER unhook from your lineman's belt until your full body
harness is properly connected to the tree using a safety rope
or strap. YOU MUST attach your full body harness to a safety
rope or strap BEFORE you attempt to step down into your
treestand.
!
ALWAYS STEP DOWN from the top of the SwifTree to the
treestand! NEVER attempt to climb into a stand from the
SwifTree. The SwifTree MUST be placed on the tree at a
height above the platform where the user can maintain a
hand hold on the unit and step downwards onto the treestand.
NEVER step up from a climbing device to get into your stand.
!
When descending to remove the SwifTree: NEVER untie any
tie-off rope until you are securely standing on the section below
it. ALWAYS support your weight on the SwifTree section still
securely attached and ALWAYS use a lineman's belt and full
body harness until you are securely on the ground!
!
Summit REQUIRES that you replace the tie-off ropes at least
annually, or perhaps sooner if excessive wear is noticed.
WARNING
WARNING
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