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Tool Lanyard INSTRUCTION MANUAL These instructions apply to the following model(s): C1006 - Tool Lanyard Manual Revision Code: MD-TLUIM161227 A copy of this manual must be available to users at all times. Visit www.MaltaDynamics.com for the latest user instruction manual based upon date of manufacture.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Under Penalty of Law ------------------------------------------------- 3 Materials and Construction ------------------------------------------- 3 Instructions for Use ---------------------------------------------------- 4 Limitations for Use ----------------------------------------------------- 6 Performance ------------------------------------------------------------ 7 Inspection and Maintenance ------------------------------------------ 7 Inspection Log --------------------------------------------------------- 7 Warranty ---------------------------------------------------------------- 8
UNDER PENALTY OF LAW NOTE: This User Instruction Manual is not to be removed except by the user of this equipment. Current User Instruction Manuals must always be available to the user. Read and understand these instructions before using equipment. Do not discard these instructions.
WARNING WARNING WARNING
Misuse or failure to follow warnings, instructions and limitations on the use of this equipment may result in serious personal injury or death. For further instructions about proper use, refer to supervisor or contact Malta Dynamics at 1-800-494-1840.
MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION This product is manufactured in strict adherence to Malta Dynamics quality standards using materials as stated below: • Webbing: Polyester • Chocking Cord: Polyester • Cord-Lock: Nylon-6 • Carabiner: Aluminum Alloy This product is manufactured in a manner consistent with the highest standards and best practices of the industry, and is intended to be used to secure tools and personal equipment to protect from falling objects in support of OSHA 1926.300(c),1926.451(h)(2) and 1926.502(j). There is presently no ANSI standard that pertains to this type of product.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR WARNING USE
WARNING WARNING
Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Step 1: Any tool that you are tethering MUST weigh less than the maximum capacity outlined on your Tool Lanyard. Step 2: Connect the Tool Lanyard to your tool following the steps outlined below: • For tools with a captive eye, use the included carabiner to attach (see fig. 1), OR pull the choker cord through the captive eye, and pass the body of the lanyard through the loop to choke. Cinch the cord lock to secure the choker connection (see fig. 2). • For tools with a flanged handle, pull the handle through the choker cord and cinch down the cord-lock tightly to secure (see fig. 3). Check the cord-lock before each use to ensure it is properly adjusted. • Do not attempt to use this product for smooth, straight handled tools without a captive eye (see fig. 4). Step 3: Tether the tool to yourself or to an adjacent structure using one of the following methods: • If you are using a Full Body Harness (FBH) with a workbelt, pass the workbelt through the web loop on the Tool Lanyard at the opposite end of the tool. Fasten the workbelt and wear as outlined in the manufacturer’s instructions (see fig. 5). • If you are wearing a tool belt or tool rig, pull the tool belt through the web loop on the Tool Lanyard at the opposite end of the tool. Fasten the tool belt and wear as outlined in the manufacturer’s instructions (see fig. 5). • If you are wearing a Full Body Harness (FBH) WITHOUT a workbelt, tool belt, or rig, choke the Tool Lanyard to the front torso strap, beneath the adjuster buckle and above the hip. Pass the Tool Lanyard webbing around the back side of the harness webbing and pull the Tool Lanyard through the web loop to choke (see fig. 6). • If working in an aerial lift, scissor lift, or similar structure, you can tether your Tool Lanyard directly to that structure. Choose an anchor-point that is secure and capable of supporting at least 500 lbs. Use the web loop to choke the Tool Lanyard directly to the structure. Do not tether to an anchor-point that has sharp or rough edges. • NOTE: Never attempt to tether any tool or equipment weighing more than 15 lbs. to your person. Step 4: Once you have attached the tool to your Tool Lanyard, proceed carefully. Tool Lanyard Instruction Manual MaltaDynamics.com | 800-494-1840
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When working with tools that are tethered using a Tool Lanyard, it is important to ensure the following: • Allow enough fall clearance beneath you so that if a tool is dropped, it will not hit the next lower level, damage any structure or equipment, or strike another person. • Do not work with the Tool Lanyard fully extended; lanyard tension may cause you to lose your grip and can increase the tool’s fall distance, along with the resulting arrest force. • When working at heights, always follow all tie-off procedures. Dropping a tool that is tethered to your person can cause you to slip, lose your balance, and fall.
WARNING WARNING WARNING
This product is not to be used as a fall protection connecting device. Never attempt to use this product to tie yourself off to a fall protection anchorage.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Carabiner Attachment to Captive Eye.
Choker Cord Attachment to Captive Eye.
Figure 3
Choker Cord Attachment to Flanged Handle.
Figure 4
Improper Attachment
Figure 6
Figure 5
Tethering to FBH
Tethering to Work Belt or Tool Belt.
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LIMITATIONS FOR USE WARNING
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
Do not use this equipment if you are unable to tolerate the impact of a fall arrest. Age and fitness can seriously affect your ability to withstand a fall. Consult with a physician if in doubt. Minors, pregnant women, and anyone with a history of back and/or neck problems must not use this equipment.
Use caution when employing this equipment around machines, electrical hazards, chemical hazards, sharp edges, or abrasive surfaces. Contact may cause equipment failure, personal injury, or death.
Note: Please read, understand, and follow all warnings in this document, this section, and those found on all product labels. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. • This product is not for fall arrest, fall restraint, or work positioning purposes. Never use this product to tie off, restrain, or position yourself to any fall protection anchor or structure. • Do not use this product to tether tools or equipment weighing more than the product’s rated capacity (see Section 2 for additional details). • Do not tether yourself to a tool or piece of equipment weighing more than 15 lbs. • Do not wrap lanyards around—or allow them to come into contact with— sharp or rough edges. • Never use this product to tether a knife, blade, or other sharp tool. • Do not use this product around machinery or equipment with moving parts, as it may become an entanglement hazard. • Always use PPE that is appropriate for the tools and equipment you are using, along with your specific application. • Inspect this product before each use. Discard and replace immediately if the product appears to be damaged in anyway. • When working at height, ensure you are tied-off using a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) that is appropriate for your jobsite and in accordance with your employer’s written fall protection plan.
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PERFORMANCE Malta Dynamics Tool Lanyards are available in a variety of configurations and capacities. This Instruction Manual outlines the use, inspection, and maintenance of all Malta Dynamics’ Tool and Wrist Lanyard Models. The following table lists each model by model number, description, and maximum capacity. Never tether any tool or equipment that exceeds the stated maximum capacity outlined on the product label. Model/ Part #
Description
Max. Capacity
SelfTether
C1006
Standard Duty Tool Lanyard
15 lbs.
Yes
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE This product must be inspected before each use and at least twice annually by a competent person. • Inspect Tool Lanyard for cuts, tears, fraying, loose stitching, or other signs of wear and tear. • Inspect cord-lock and carabiner for correct mechanical function, and check for cracks, dents, or bent parts. • Check all parts for heavy soil or residue build-up, such as paint, oil, grease, and other substances. • Discard and replace immediately if there is any sign of damage, defect, contamination, or excessive wear. This product can be cleaned using a damp rag soaked in a mild soap and water solution. Hang up and allow to air-dry. Store in a cool, dry location. Do not attempt to modify, repair or alter in anyway.
INSPECTION LOG Date of Manufacture: __________ Model Name/#:__________________________ Serial: ________________________ Date of First Use: _______________________ Inspection Date
Items Noted
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WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Equipment offered by Malta Dynamics is warranted against factory defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from date of installation or first use by the original owner. LIMITED REMEDY: Upon notice in writing, Malta Dynamics will repair or replace all defective items at Malta Dynamics’s sole discretion. Malta Dynamics reserves the right to require that the defective item be returned to its plant for inspection before determining the appropriate course of action. Warranty does not cover equipment damage resulting from wear, abuse, damage in transit, failure to maintain the product or other damage beyond the control of Malta Dynamics. Malta Dynamics shall be the sole judge of product condition and warranty options. This warranty applies only to original purchaser and is the only warranty applicable to this product. Please contact Malta Dynamics customer service department at 800-494-1840 for assistance. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT WILL MALTA DYNAMICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE PRODUCTS REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ASSERTED.
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