T M 9 - 2 4 3TYPES AND USESSAFETY STRAPClimbing tools consist of safety belts (1), safetystraps (2) and leg irons with spurs (3). Climbing toolsare used for scaling poles and trees, erecting powerlines, and for support when clearing and topping trees.SAFETY BELTThe safety belt is an adjustable leather belt that hasloops in which to carry tools. It also has two D-rings (1)attached to hold the safety strap.The safety strap is a leather strap with metal snap hookson each end. These hooks attach to the D-rings on thesafety belt.LEG IRONSThe leg irons (1) are often called tree and pole climbers.They consist of flattened metal bars, curved at one endto fit under the foot arch, and with the straight portionalong the inside of the lower leg. Leather straps (2)secure the irons to the leg and ankle.SAFETY1.Always inspect climbing tools thoroughly before4.Do not use any belt or strap that is cracked orusing them.dried-out.2.Never climb without using a safety strap.5.Never use a safety belt or safety strap with broken,3.When climbing, insure that the spurs are securelybent or badly worn rings or fasteners.driven into the wood at each stop.49-2
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