
1)WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO HAVE BOTH HANDS FREE, OR WHEN CLIMBING HIGH USE THE SPORT CLIMBER CLIMBING BELT AND SAFETY LANYARD.
2)Check sharpness of climber spikes before each climb. If necessary touch up with fine tooth file. See sharpening instructions.
3)Avoid dead trees or trees with loose bark.
4)Avoid trees which you cannot get a good grip with your hands on the bark.
5)DO NOT CLIMB WHILE TAKING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.
6)Avoid climbing with excessive weight on your back. It is better to use a rope to pull your pack, bow or tools up to your perch once you have ascended the tree. Use the same procedure when descending from the tree.
7)Check straps for excessive wear or broken stitching before each climb.
1)Never punch holes in the safety belt lanyard.
2)Never attach tools or material to the D-ring or lanyard. Tools or materials attached to the D-ring could prevent proper engagement of the snap hook or give a false indication of snap hook engagement.
3)When climbing do not fasten a hand line directly to the body belt, lanyard or D-ring. With a hand line fastened to the belt you could be pulled off the tree if the hand line should be caught on an obstruction. To allow the hand line to be pulled free of you if it should get caught, form the end of the hand line into a loop and tuck the loop under the belt at your side or back so as not to interfere with climbing.
4)When wearing the SAFETY BELT/LANYARD, the Lanyard, when not in use, should be tucked into the camo pouch provided.
5)Do not store the SAFETY BELT with the SPORT CLIMBERS or sharp tools in order to avoid cutting or abrading the belt.
6)Inspect the belt each time before use for broken stitching, cuts or tears that would affect the strength. Check the snap hook latch and D-ring for cracks or defects. If the belt, stitching or any part are suspect, have them repaired or discard. YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO GET HURT.