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Lineman's Equipment Warning Tags
Klein permanently attaches highly durable warning
and instruction tags to its lineman's body belts and
positioning straps.
If any of these tags become unattached, lost, or
damaged, call Klein Tools, toll-free at 1-800-553-4676,
for information on how to have the tags replaced
free of charge.
Tags for Lineman's Positioning Straps
For Positioning Use Only
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■ Always attach snap hooks to positioning
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D-rings on both sides of the belt or harness with
keepers facing outward.
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■ never attach multiple snap hooks onto a D-ring.
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■ never allow a positioning strap to become
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twisted before engaging D-ring.
■ never attach multiple positioning straps
together.
■ never attach a positioning strap back onto
itself.
■ Assume the responsibility for deter-
mining that your positioning strap is in good
condition at all times.
■ never allow positioning strap to come in
contact with edged or pointed tools, welding;
or near a radiator, steam pipe, stove, heater, engine
exhaust pipe, or other heat source.
■ never use a positioning strap which has worn to
the point of showing the red-colored interior plies.
■ For human support only, nOt for towing or
hoisting material.
■ never disable locking keeper on hook, punch holes
in or alter a positioning strap in any way.
■ Use only with positioning belt or harness with
positioning D-rings meeting government standards
for intended use.
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■ Klein strongly recommends that Klein components
NOT be interchanged with other components made by
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other manufacturers, because Klein cannot guarantee that
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other manufacturers' components are free of defects in
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materials or workmanship.
■ Before each use check that: 1) unit is free of
burns, cuts, abrasions, kinks, knots, broken strands
and excessive wear, 2) hooks, buckle (and D-rings, if
any) are not distorted or cracked, 3) hook keepers are
free of burrs, functioning properly, clean, and not
bent, 4) positioning strap has not worn to the point of
showing the red-colored interior plies, 5) remove
from service, destroy and discard unit if it does not
pass this inspection and replace immediately.
arrest protection when working at any elevated
position. Therefore, independent fall-arrest equipment
should be used in addition to Klein's body belts
and positioning straps unless a competent person,
as defined by OSHA, has determined that such
fall-arrest equipment is not necessary or appropriate.
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( Klein recomienda enfáticamente que
los componentes Klein NO se intercam-
bien con otros componentes hechos
por otros fabricantes, ya que Klein no
puede garantizar que los componentes
de otros fabricantes estén libres de
defectos de materiales o de fabricación.
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( Nunca deje que una correa de posi-
cionamiento se retuerza antes de
acoplarse al anillo en D.
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( Klein strongly recommends that Klein
components NOT be interchanged with
other components made by other man-
ufacturers, because Klein cannot guar-
antee that other manufacturers' compo-
nents are free of defects in materials or
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( Never allow a positioning strap to
become twisted before engaging D-ring.
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Klein strongly recommends using fall-
■ For use by properly trained professionals only.
■ OPe equipment must only be used for the
specific purpose for which it is designed and intended.
■ Connecting devices must be destroyed if subjected
to impact loading.
■ Always visually check that: 1) each snap hook
freely engages D-ring or anchorage, 2) keeper is
completely closed with each use. never rely solely
on the feel or sound of a snap hook engaging.
■ Make sure each hook is positioned so that its keeper is
never load bearing.
■ never join two snap hooks together. They are nOt
intended to be used that way, and could twist apart.
■ never work without independent fall arrest pro-
tection if there is danger of a fall.
■ employer — instruct employee as to proper use
and warnings before use of equipment.
■ read, understand and follow all instructions and
cautions attached to and/or packed with this and all occu-
pational protective equipment before each use.
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