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Important Safety
Information for Users of
Bashlin Lineman's
Climbing Equipment
- WARNING -
For your personal safety, this booklet must be
completely read and all of the information under-
stood completely before using these products.
B A S H L I N
I N D U S T R I E S
I N C .
119 WEST PINE ST., P.O. BOX 867, GROVE CITY, PA 16127-0867
(724) 458-8340
FAX (724) 458-8342
www.bashlin.com
No. BLCE-405-A
Rev. 11-11
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Summary of Contents for BASHLIN Lineman’s
- Page 1 Important Safety Information for Users of Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Equipment - WARNING - For your personal safety, this booklet must be completely read and all of the information under- stood completely before using these products. B A S H L I N I N D U S T R I E S I N C .
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Stock and Special Belts ..............4 Tips for Using Bashlin Tool Belts ............. 5 Inspecting Your Bashlin Tool Belt ............. 6 Cleaning and Maintaining Your Bashlin Tool Belt ......7 Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses ..........7 Sizing Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses ........ 7 Styles of Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses ...... - Page 3 Inspecting Your Bashlin Climbers and Pads ........19 Using the Bashlin Gaff Guage ............21 Maintenance of Bashlin Climbers ..........22 Sharpening the Gaffs on Your Bashlin Climbers ......22 Shaping the Gaffs on Your Bashlin Climbers ......... 23 Before Returning Your Climbers to Service ........23 Pole Cut Out Test ................
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Page 4: Important Safety Information
Industrias de Bashlin S.a. por favor.) Nous parlons Français (Pour une version française de ce livret de sûreté, contacter les Industries de Bashlin Inc s’il vous plaît.) Other languages upon request This information is intended for the user of the products indicated. It must be included with the product, read and understood by the user prior to placing this product into service. -
Page 5: Lineman's Climbing Belts
45-51 Stock and Special Belts Bashlin stocks right handed belts, in sizes D-18 to D-28 of the most pop- ular belts. Belt sizes may vary on different style belts. Larger belts, up to D-32, may be ordered. There is an additional cost for sizes D-29 to D-32. -
Page 6: Tips For Using Bashlin Tool Belts
- WARNING - Bashlin tool belts must be worn tightly and on, but not below the hips. Incorrectly wearing a tool belt may cause accident, injury or death. -
Page 7: Inspecting Your Bashlin Tool Belt
Wearing the belt incorrectly may cause you to be ejected from the belt, causing injury or death. Inspecting Your Bashlin Tool Belt This equipment should be inspected before each use. Your tool belt must be inspected for the following;... -
Page 8: Cleaning And Maintaining Your Bashlin Tool Belt
Preserve you belt and your investment by regularly maintaining your belt. See our catalog or www.bashlin.com for leather care and cleaning products. Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses Bashlin’s Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses merge a line belt with a full body harness. -
Page 9: Styles Of Bashlin Lineman's Climbing Harnesses
After determining the proper harness size, fi nd the tool belt size by using the directions on page 4 of this booklet. Need more information? Contact our customer service and ask about our video “Donning Bashlin Harnesses”. Tips for Using Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses • Wear your harness as snugly or, if you prefer, as tight as possible. -
Page 10: Inspecting Bashlin Lineman's Climbing Harness
• Don’t violate safety rules. Inspecting Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harness The user must inspect the harness prior to each use. In addition, a competent person, as defined by the ANSI Z359, other than the user must inspect the equipment annually. -
Page 11: Maintaining Bashlin Lineman's Climbing Harness
Do not store next to excessive heat. Styles of Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses Bashlin offers several different styles of Lineman’s climbing harnesses. They offer unique methods of connecting the harness and belt together, to accommodate different climbing styles. For specific information regarding your harness, please see the data sheet included with your product. -
Page 12: Buckles On Bashlin Harnesses
• Secure the tool belt in the normal manner. The belt must be worn correctly, per the instructions in this booklet. See pages 4-5. Buckles on Bashlin Harnesses • Interlocking Pass-Thru Buckles – Connect these buckles by sliding the smaller adjuster through the slot on the frame attached to the harness. (1) Note it will slide... -
Page 13: Proper Use Of Bashlin's Hook And Loop Body Harness Chest Closure
Proper Use of Bashlin’s Hook and Loop Body Harness Chest Closure • Adjust chest strap to the proper vertical position on the shoulder straps. It should cross at the mid-point of a chest pocket. • Wrap the strap under and over the right shoulder strap. Firmly press the hook and loop material together across the length of the strap. • Tuck the free end of the strap behind the left shoulder strap. -
Page 14: Inspecting Bashlin Pole Straps And Adjustable Positioning Lanyards
Lineman’s Rodeo or in case of an accident), it also makes it harder for you to maintain control of the length of your strap. Inspecting Bashlin Pole Straps and Adjustable Positioning Lanyards These straps and lanyards must be inspected prior to each use. They should be inspected for the following;... -
Page 15: Maintaining Your Bashlin Pole Straps And Adjustable
Any pole strap or lanyard displaying evidence of any one of these conditions must be removed from service. The average useful life of Bashlin straps and lanyards is 1-4 years of normal usage. • Improperly functioning or damaged snap hooks or carabiners including;... -
Page 16: Climbers
See our catalog or www.bashlin.com for leather care and cleaning products. Climbers Your Bashlin climbers are known the world over for their comfort and superior performance. Whether your choice is the popular BD14, or one of the rugged steel climbers, BD12 or BD16, you have the proven Bashlin 17°... -
Page 17: Sizing Your Bashlin Climbers
If you are experiencing excessive rubbing on the knee bone, lower the top slide. - The standard adjustment for Bashlin climbers per ASTM F887 is 14 3/4 to 18 inches. If by adjusting your climbers to the proper... -
Page 18: Hook-N-Loop Pad Attachment
Hook-n-Loop Pad Attachment (145-V or 150V series pads) • With the top slide secured to the climber, insert the shank into the tunnel of the pad until the top slide loop is seated in the tunnel slot or steel insert. Squeezing the tunnel will allow the climber to slide in easier. (A) • (B, C) Feed the climber pad retaining strap through the top slide loop and/or the steel insert and pull tight to secure the shank to the pad. -
Page 19: Wearing Hook-Loop Pads
Failure to achieve this minimum wrap may result in release causing SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH (D) Tips for Using Bashlin Climbers • Only use a Bashlin Gaff Gauge on Bashlin Pole Climbers. -
Page 20: Inspecting Your Bashlin Climbers And Pads
Debris can compromise the performance of the hook and loop material, even causing the strap to release. - CAUTION - The average useful life of Bashlin Climbing Equipment based on normal usage: Tool Belts 5 - 8 years... - Page 21 Shanks should be replaced when they no longer meet the inspection criteria or when the second set of gaffs wears out. • Loose gaffs • Improper length, or shape of your gaffs as determined by using Bashlin’s No.5 gauge.
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Page 22: Using The Bashlin Gaff Guage
Using the Bashlin Gaff Guage A. Length-Place the gaff on the gauge as indicated in the picture. The tip of the gaff should extend beyond the line furthest from the edge, indicating the length is at least 11⁄4 inches. If the gaff is too short it must be replaced. -
Page 23: Maintenance Of Bashlin Climbers
- WARNING - Climbing equipment that does not meet this inspection criteria must be removed from service. Bashlin’s 27 Gaff Shaping Kit has all of the tools needed to maintain your gaffs Maintenance of Bashlin Climbers Your climbers, especially the straps and pads should be cleaned and the pads oiled regularly. -
Page 24: Shaping The Gaffs On Your Bashlin Climbers
Shaping the gaffs on your Bashlin climbers- Block the climber in a vise, only this time, turn the climber over so the ridge of the gaff is exposed. Using the 6 inch mill file, make smooth rounded cuts and remove as much material as is needed to size the gaff to fit correctly into the gauge. -
Page 25: Replacing Bashlin Gaffs
6. Lightly tap the top of the gaff, then pull the top away to remove it from the shank. Installing the New Bashlin Gaff 1. Insert the gaff in the slot of the shank. 2. Drive the gaff into position. This is... -
Page 26: Replacing Bottom Straps On Bashlin Climbers
Replacing Bottom Straps on Bashlin Climbers Your Bashlin Climbers come from the factory with bottom straps installed. Over time they will wear out and require replacement. Before replacing the straps, inspect your shanks per the instructions. If the shanks are worn out, remove them from service and destroy them. - Page 27 3. Remove the buckle strap. Assemble the new buckle assembly on the shank using the other shank as a pattern. It is easiest to place the leather keeper under the strap, then insert the screw-rivet in the hole closest to the ring (C), insert the second rivet (D), and tighten both screws.
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Page 28: Inspection Record
Comments Inspected By This equipment must be inspected daily by the user. Please feel free to copy this form. Thank you for using Bashlin Products For more information or if you have questions Please contact us: Bashlin Industries Inc. 119 West Pine Street...
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