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MSA Tool Tethers with Carabiners
US
Safety Instructions
WARNING!
• DO NOT connect any tool weighing more than 5 Ibs (2.26 kg) to a person. Tools
weighing more than 5 Ibs (2.26 kg) must be connected to a suitable structure.
• DO NOT exceed the specified product load capacity rating. See product tables for load
ratings.
• Connect the carabiner on the end of the tether to a suitable attachment point.
• DO NOT tie knots in a tether.
• DO NOT hook the tether to itself.
• DO NOT connect carabiners to each other.
• Inspect the tether before each use in accordance with the inspection instructions.
• Always keep tools tethered at heights. Exchange tools over a secure area (e.g., inside
a controlled container, over a platform, etc.) or connect the tool to a secondary anchor
before disconnecting from the original anchor point.
• DO NOT alter this equipment or intentionally misuse it.
• DO NOT use fall arrest or rescue equipment in environments with temperatures greater
than 113°F (45°C) or temperatures lower than -31°F (-35°C).
• DO NOT use tool tether products adjacent to moving machinery, electrical hazards, or
in the presence of excessive heat, open flame or molten metal.
• DO NOT use tool tether products as part of a personal fall arrest or restraint system.
• Any tool tether product that has been subjected to fall arrest forces must be
immediately inspected for damage prior to continued use.
• DO NOT make a modification to a connected tool or product that will result in a
deviation from the manufacturer’s recommendation or specification.
• DO NOT make tool attachments in a manner that would allow the tool tether product to
be unintentionally disconnected.
• DO NOT use a tool tether product if it will interfere with the safe working condition, or
operation, of any personal fall protection product or system.
• DO NOT use a tool tether product if it will interfere with the safe working condition, or
operation, of the connected tool or equipment.
• Ensure the tool tether is kept free from any and all obstructions including, but not
limited to, entanglement with other workers, yourself, and surrounding objects.
• DO NOT wrap tool tether components around rough or sharp edges.
• All connected tools and equipment, including connection points, must be compatible
for use with tool tether products, and properly maintained and inspected in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Ensure proper tool drop clearance. Tool drop clearance is defined as:
Tool Tether Maximum Tool 1 ft (0.3 m) Safety Factor.
• DO NOT modify a tool or primary anchoring location that could result in manufacturer
guideline deviation.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
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