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WARNING! Lashing to objects with sharp edges can cause line to chafe and break suddenly
when load is applied.
1. Lash only to objects with rounded edges.
Avoid sharp corners.
WARNING! Lashing to objects with sharp edges can cause line to chafe and break suddenly
when load is applied.
2. Always lash to mouth of the block. Ratchet mechanism will only work with lashing line on trigger.
Head is not strong enough to secure line.
WARNING! Lashing to head of block seriously weakens the block. This will cause
the block to break suddenly when load is applied. Always lash to mouth.
3. Use three laps of line to create six strands to match the maximum working load of the block.
WARNING! Using fewer laps will weaken block causing it to break suddenly when
load is applied. Use three laps of line.
Three laps, six strands are
required for proper strength.
Planning Installation
Mouth
Head
Head
Do not lash through block head.
This block only has two laps,
four strands of supplied line.
Rounded
4. IMPORTANT! Do not use
mouth as an adjustable
block. Carbo
®
wear or wear the line if
used as a 2:1 adjustable
block under load.
2
Laps
2
Sharp
Head
Do not lash through block head.
surface will
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