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the operator's harness as a primary safety
procedure. If you use the strop as a primary
safety procedure, lower the product fully down
the safety rope. Do not let go of the product from
height.
b) Supply approved carabiners for correct fastening
of the product to the operator's harness through
the strop and the rope eyelet.
CAUTION: Use the safety rope with
the rope eyelet and not the belt
eyelet.
c) Lift the product to the operator in the tree. Attach
the other end of the strop to the operator's
harness.
WARNING: Make sure that the
product is safely attached when you
lift it to the operator in the tree.
d) Attach the product to the harness before you
disconnect it. This is done by the operator in the
tree.
4. Only attach the product to one of the four
recommended fastening points on the harness.
Note: Attach the product to the rear fastening point
on the harness. It will keep the product clear from
climbing lines and make sure that the weight has
central support down your spine.
WARNING: Make sure that the product
is safely attached in a new position
before you release it from the first
fastening point.
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To use the product in the tree
WARNING: Most accidents occur if the
operator does not have full control of the
product or the work position. Read and
understand the safety instructions before
you use this product.
•
Keep a safe work position when you cut horizontal
sections at hip level and vertical sections at solar
plexus level. This lets you to hold the product with
both hands and must be considered as a general
rule.
•
Make sure to be stable on your feet when you
operate with vertical branches with a low lateral
force. Steer the safety line through a different anchor
point to remove or prevent increasing lateral forces.
You can also use an adjustable strop directly from
the harness to a different anchor point.
•
Use a foot loop to keep a safe work position.
•
Do a check of the harness, belt and ropes at a
regular interval.
To free a trapped product
1. Stop the product.
2. Attach the product safely to the cut directed against
the tree or to at separate tool line.
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