Rivers Edge RE637 Spin Shot - Manual (Page 11)

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Operator's Manual
Rivers Edge® Spin Shot™
f. Wrap the previously attached tie-off ropes hanging down from
platform, around the back side of tree in opposite directions of
each other. Pull the ropes snug and tie them to the ladder at the
stabilizer bar height location. This ground level ladder-to-tree
attachment will prevent the ladder from pulling away from the
tree while ascending to top for final ratchet strap attachment. The
same holds true when ladder removal is necessary. SEE FIGURE 14.
Be absolutely sure the tree blades at the top and the stabilizer
bar are all contacting tree.
3. With two people securely holding the ladder, use the three point
contact climbing method to slowly climb the ladder and carefully
keep a constant hand grip on the ladder at all times. Always lean
forward, toward tree, to keep top section tree blades against the
tree. Be certain ladder bottom is firmly seated on dry, level
ground. Attach your harness tether to the tree before securing
the platform to the tree and stepping onto platform. Refer to
the Full Body Harness instructions included with this product.
4. Standing on ladder step, lean toward tree with ratchet strap now
in hand, hook "S" hook with long strap through hole provided on
platform tree blade. Feed the long strap through the center (slot) of
ratcheting mechanism and back around through tightening lever.
SEE FIGURES 13 and 15
NOTE: Be sure to feed the long strap correctly so there are no twists in
the strap.
WARNING
BE CERTAIN TO ALWAYS LEAN FORWARD, TOWARD THE TREE
WHEN ASCENDING OR DESCENDING LADDER. ATTACH YOUR
HARNESS TETHER TO THE TREE BEFORE SECURING THE PLAT-
FORM TO THE TREE AND STEPPING ONTO THE PLATFORM.
ALWAYS HAVE THREE POINTS OF CONTACT WHILE CLIMB-
ING LADDER.
BRING RATCHET STRAP(S) UP WITH YOU IN A POCKET- DO
NOT CARRY IN YOUR HANDS!
DO NOT ALLOW EXCESSIVE STRAP BUILDUP IN RATCHET AS
THIS WILL PREVENT THE RATCHET TEETH FROM ENGAGING
CAUSING SLIPPAGE.
ALWAYS ATTACH RATCHET STRAPS SECURELY WHILE USING
THIS PRODUCT!
NEVER STAND ON LADDER SEAT, IT IS DESIGNED FOR SIT-
TING ONLY.
NEVER LEAN AGAINST, LEAN OVER, OR SIT ON SHOOTING
RAIL. IT IS DESIGNED AS A SHOOTING REST ONLY. ALWAYS
BE AWARE THAT THE SHOOTING RAIL CAN SWING TO ONE
SIDE OR THE OTHER ON SOME MODELS.
upper tree
blade frame
platform
tree blade
tie-off ropes
ratchet straps
FIGURE 14
BACK VIEW OF TREE
upper tree blade
platform tree blade
tie-off rope
FIGURE 15
WARNING
NEVER ASCEND OR DESCEND LADDER WITHOUT TIE-OFF
ROPES SECURELY HOLDING LADDER TO TREE AND STABI-
LIZER BAR SECURELY ATTACHED. FAILURE TO CORRECTLY
PERFORM THESE STEPS CAN CAUSE THE LADDER TO COL-
LAPSE/BUCKLE-OVER BACKWARDS DURING THE INITIAL
ASCENT TO ATTACH RATCHET STRAP RESULTING IN SERI-
OUS INJURY OR DEATH
FIGURE 16
TREE
ratchet
back and forth
"S" hook
5. Wrap entire ratchet assembly around tree and hook other "S" hook
through opposite tree blade hole. Pull tail of long strap until most of
the slack is taken out. Be sure entire strap is even and at the same level
all around tree. "Ratchet" tight to tree, this will securely attach ladder
to tree and prevent movement. SEE FIGURES 13, 15 and 16
NOTE: To release ratchet, simply pull the release lever and open
tightening lever wide open (flat).
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for upper tree blade attachment by placing “S” hooks
through holes provided on tree blade. SEE FIGURES 13, 15 and 16