Safehold SH-8061, Instruction Manual

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component.
DO NOT allow the lifeline to remain
outside the housing when not in
use.
DO NOT allow the lifeline to free-
wheel back into the housing. Use
a tag line to maintain tension and
rewind the lifeline during periods of
inactivity.
Use the tag line to retrieve the leg
end connector for the next use.
DO NOT leave the tag line
connected while the using the SRL/
RTFA for fall protection.
Consult your doctor if there is
reason to doubt your fitness to
safely absorb the shock from
a fall arrest. Age and fitness
seriously affect a worker's ability to
withstand falls. Pregnant women or
minors must not use SafeHold self-
retracting lifelines. Failure to heed
this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
Operation:
Prior to use, inspect the SRL/RTFA
as described in the Inspection
section. Connect the snap hook,
carabiner attachment to a suitable
anchorage. Ensure hooks are fully
closed and locked. Once attached,
the worker is free to move about
within the working area. If a fall
occurs, the SRL/RTFA will lock
and arrest the fall. Upon rescue,
remove the SRL/RTFA from use.
When working with an SRL/RTFA,
always allow the lifeline to retract
back into the device under control.
Do not tie or knot the lifeline.
Avoid lifeline contact with sharp
or abrasive surfaces. Inspect the
lifeline frequently for cuts, fraying,
burns, or signs of chemical
damage. Dirt, contaminants, and
water can lower the dielectric
properties of the lifeline. Use
caution near power lines. Failure
to heed this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
After a Fall:
If a fall event occurs, tag the SRL/
RTFA as " UNUSABLE", remove
it from service, and store it
separately. Remove from service
any unit that has been subjected
to fall arrest forces or that exhibits
damage consistent with such
forces.