Buck LeverGrab™
Length Adjusting Device (LAD) Inspection:
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Unit is free of cracks
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(usually depicted by fine jagged lines) and extensive
wear or corrosion to cam, or housing.
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Lanyard is properly installed into LAD, snap end of lanyard exits the LAD
with the anchor arrow facing the snap end (Fig. 4).
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Proper operation of mechanism by pivoting release lever back and forth.
Movement must be unrestricted with no binding. Binding could be caused
by burrs, packed snow, or ice.
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Ensure all bolts, nuts and screw are properly in place and tightened.
If any evidence of wear or deterioration as outlined above is observed, immediately cease use,
destroy the product, and replace it with new equipment. Should any unusual conditions not outlined above be observed, or you have
reasonable doubt about a particular condition, remove the equipment from service and notify your Supervisor, Safety Director, or contact
Buckingham Mfg. Co. for clarification. Failure to carefully and completely inspect your equipment could result in serious injury or death.
Warnings:
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Know the job and the regulations governing performance requirements and select the proper equipment.
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Read carefully, understand, and heed these and all other included instructions, warnings, and cautions before using this equipment.
Failure to do so could result in your serious injury or death. Should questions arise concerning the proper use or condition of your
equipment, contact Buckingham Manufacturing Co. at 1-800-937-2825.
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All affixed labels / markings should be left in place / unaltered and all instructional material kept for future reference.
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This equipment is intended for use by properly trained professionals only.
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This product is designed to be used by a person with a maximum weight of 350 lbs. when fully equipped.
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For personal use only. NOT for towing or hoisting.
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Fall protection equipment, (i.e. fall arrest, work positioning belts, climbers, retrieval, suspension etc.) should not be resold or
provided to others for re-use after use by original user as assurance cannot be granted that a used product meets criteria of applicable
standards and is safe for use to a subsequent user.
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Be certain this equipment is suitable for the intended use and work environment. It should only be used as personal protection
equipment (PPE). If suitability for intended use is in doubt, consult a safety engineer or contact Buckingham Mfg. before using.
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Destroy any and all equipment subjected to impact loading.
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Always attach each snap hook / carabiner of the Adjustable Positioning Lanyard to the proper D-ring of the body belt.
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Do not attach work positioning snap hooks / carabiner to accessory rings. Accessory rings are intended for attachment of a belt
supporter only. Note: Belt supporters are intended to distribute belt weight of users who carry an unusually heavy load of tools. Belt
supporters are not intended to support the weight of the user.
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As outlined by OSHA 1926.502 (e)(2) positioning devices shall be secured to an anchorage capable of supporting at least twice the
potential impact load of an employee's fall or 3,000 lbf. (13.3 kN), whichever is greater. Additionally, reference ANSI Z359.2
anchorage requirements.
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Product is manufactured to meet the following standards / regulations as they are applicable: ASTM F887 / OSHA 1926.959 /
CA. OSHA 2940.6 / ANSI Z359.3.
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The Adjustable Positioning Lanyard is only one component / element of a positioning
system outlined by ASTM F887.
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Avoid contact of this equipment with sharp edged or pointed tools, high temperature surfaces, welding or other heat sources,
electrical hazards or moving machinery. (Be aware of the lanyards position / placement on the pole or tree at all times in relation to
the operations being performed. Use extreme caution when performing operations such as cutting, drilling, sawing, etc. Always
perform this type of work well above the lanyard to avoid the potential of tool contact with the lanyard, causing damage which may
result in a fall, serious injury or death).
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Avoid exposing equipment to chemicals which may produce a harmful effect. Contact manufacturer if in doubt of damage by
chemical exposure.
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Guard against debris which could block the action of the cam (pebbles, twigs, ice, snow, etc.).
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If ice or snow buildup is noted, run the adjusting device along the length of the rope to remove the build-up and ensure the adjusting
device is clean
and free of packed snow or ice.
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Only Buckingham Mfg. Co., or those authorized in writing by Buckingham Mfg. Co., may make repairs to this equipment.
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Remove from service if subjected to impact loading. Even though no visible signs are present, internal damage may have occurred
thus reducing its strength and margin of safety.
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This product is intended for work positioning only.
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Buck
LeverGrab™
LAD must not be used on steel cable or wire rope.
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Holding the Release Lever of the Buck
LeverGrab™
LAD in the open position, will result in the rope to continue to feed through the
unit. Therefore, in the event of a cutout, the Buck
LeverGrab™
LAD Release Lever must be released for rope to stop feeding through
LAD.
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Never wrap an Adjustable Positioning Lanyard around a sharp member as the material could be cut or damaged.
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The optional wear guard is intended for use on poles, trees, and other structures to minimize wear (i.e. abrasion, cuts, etc.) to the rope.
Ensure the wear guard is adjusted properly to cover all contact points of pole, tree, or structure.
Snap End
of Lanyard
Fig. 4
Release
Lever
Buck LeverJust.Doc (Rev. 2/6/19
2 of 4
P/N 230410
Lower Cam
