1. Drill a 1 inch diameter hole approximately 2 inches deep in the bottom center of the tree trunk.2. Lay the tree down on it's side flat.
3. Lay bowl of the stand on it's side.
4. Make sure that the lag bolt in the bottom of the stand is inserted into the whole that you drilled in the trunk of the tree.
5. Tighten the 4 T-handles snug to the tree.
6. Install 2 legs on the stand with the legs sticking up, DO NOT USE THEM AS LEVERS.
7. Stand the tree upright, insert the other 2 legs.
8. Tighten the 4 bolts on the legs with the 3/4" open end wrench.
9. Tighten the T-handles to secure the tree.