Key risks

• Cuts and punctures when handling knives, arrowheads, tools and sharp components.
• Falls, impacts or entrapment when installing or transporting mounts, tripods or elevated stands.
• Entanglement or strangulation with straps, cords, ropes and decoy lines.
• Hearing damage from exposure to loud noise (gunshots or high-volume electronic callers).
• Skin or eye irritation, or accidental ingestion of attractants, repellents, oils and cleaners.
• Eye injury from improper use of lasers, rangefinders or high-powered torches.
• Risk of fire or explosion with flammable aerosols and solvents.
• Leaks, overheating or short circuits in batteries for torches, cameras and other devices.
• Reduced visibility to others due to camouflage, with possible confusion with wildlife.
• Overexertion and injuries from poorly distributed loads in backpacks, drags or gear carriers.

Safe use

• Check that the accessory is compatible with your equipment and respect its rated load capacity.
• Before mounting, adjusting or cleaning firearm accessories, keep the firearm unloaded, with the safety engaged and pointed in a safe direction.
• Wear protective gloves and eye protection when handling knives, arrowheads and tools; always cut away from your body and store blades in their sheath.
• Adjust straps, harnesses and gear carriers with no slack; avoid loops or loose ends that could snag.
• On elevated stands, use a harness and suitable anchor points; ascend and descend calmly, maintaining secure handholds and footholds.
• Secure decoys, stakes and tripods firmly to prevent tipping; keep walkways clear.
• With lasers and rangefinders, do not aim at eyes, people, vehicles or aircraft; with torches, avoid dazzling others.
• Protect your hearing with suitable hearing protection when there is loud noise.
• Handle attractants, repellents and cleaners in well-ventilated areas; avoid contact with skin and eyes, do not inhale or ingest them, and wash your hands after use.
• Keep chemicals and baits away from children, pets and food; avoid spills and overapplication.
• Use the recommended type of batteries; do not mix new and used batteries or different chemistries, and observe the installation polarity.
• If an accessory shows cracks, looseness, rust or damaged stitching, do not use it until the affected part is replaced or repaired.

Storage and maintenance

• Remove mud and moisture after each use and dry thoroughly before storing to prevent corrosion and mould.
• Store knives, arrowheads and sharp tools in rigid sheaths, locked away and out of reach of children and pets.
• Keep aerosols, attractants and solvents tightly closed, upright and in a cool, ventilated place, away from heat and flames.
• Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the device for a prolonged period; store them with the terminals protected.
• Periodically check seams, buckles, carabiners, clips, screws and rails; replace worn or cracked components.
• Keep textiles, nets and camouflage away from sparks and open flames.
• Protect metal surfaces with suitable maintenance products and follow their directions.
• Clean optics and lenses with specific lens cloths to prevent scratches.
• Store backpacks, cases and ropes hung up or laid out to avoid permanent creases.
• Transport sharp or heavy accessories in cases or sheaths that prevent movement inside the vehicle.

Restrictions on use

• Not a toy: keep out of reach of children; children should only handle accessories under adult supervision.
• Do not use accessories if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or when extremely fatigued.
• Avoid use when strong wind, rain or ice compromise stability or visibility.
• Do not modify accessories or improvise repairs with unsuitable parts.
• Do not exceed the load capacity of backpacks, harnesses, mounts or pulleys.
• Do not direct lasers or powerful lights towards people, domestic animals or traffic.
• Do not apply chemicals in food-preparation areas or near water sources; do not pour residues into the environment.
• Do not use electronic devices with swollen, corroded or wet batteries.
• Do not place decoys or camouflage on paths used by people or vehicles.
• If an activity involves height or remote areas, avoid doing it alone and inform someone of your location.