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Safety Precautions
1. Always wear safety goggles to protect eyes.
2. Select the right tool for the job.
3. Keep tools in good condition.
4. Use tools correctly.
5. Keep tools in a safe place.
6. Wear protective clothing, gloves and safety shoes as appropriate.
7. Use lengths of assembled chain. Do not build lengths from individual components.
8. Do not attempt to rework damaged chain by replacing only the components obviously
faulty. The entire chain may be compromised and should be discarded.
9. Never electroplate assembled leaf chains or components. Plating will result in failure
from hydrogen embrittlement.
10. Do not weld any chain or component. Welding spatter should never be allowed to
come into contact with chain or components.
11. Leaf chains are manufactured exclusively from heat-treated steels and therefore must
not be annealed. If heating a chain with a cutting torch is absolutely necessary for
removal, the chain should not be reused.
12. Inspect chains frequently and regularly for link plate cracking, pin turning, pin
protrusion and corrosion.
13. Use only PETOL™ replacement parts to ensure proper strength.
