3M DBI-SALA® Tape Measure Holster Operating instructions

Installation and Use Instructions for

Python Safety Pouch Tool Holsters

This manual is intended to be used as part of an employee training program.

These products are not to be used for worker fall protection.

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Python Tool Holsters

• Beacon™HighVisibilityReectorsonfrontandback.

• TapeMeasureSleeveconformstosizeofmosttapemeasures.

• D-RingsonsidesofSleeveandPouchHolsterareload-ratedfor5lbs

(2.3kg).

• PouchHolsterholdstapemeasureandothersmalltools.

• SafetyRetractorisincludedwith1500098and1500100.Retractorisload-

ratedfor1.5lbs(0.7kg)andextendsupto52in.(132.1cm).

When to use a Tape Measure Sleeve or Tool Holster

• Forfastjobsiteaccesstotools.

When NOT to use a Tape Measure Sleeve or Tool Holster

• DonotusetoholstertoolsthatexceedD-Ring or Retractor load

limits.

• WhenuseofaSleeveorHolsterwillinterferewithsafeworking

conditions.

Warnings

• Allwarnings,warninglabelsandinstructionsshouldbereadand

understoodbeforeusingthisproduct.Failuretodosomayresultin

propertydamage,seriousinjuryordeath.

• AllproceduresshowninthisinstructionareforPythonSafetyproducts

only.

• PythonSafetyattachmentpointsrequiretheuseofanappropriate

PythonSafetyLanyard,TetherorRetractorforsafeconnectionof

thetoolorequipmenttoanotherPythonattachmentpoint,theuser

orananchorage.SeespecicPythonSafetyinstructionsforproduct

installation, connection and use procedures.

• Donotuseforworkerfallprotectionorforclimbing.

• Donotuseiffallprotectionfortoolcomponentswillinterferewiththe

safeworkingconditionoroperationoftheconnectedtoolorequipment.

• Ifatoolisdroppedoraloadisforcedontotheconnectionpoint,

inspect the tool and fall protection for tool components

connected to the tool for damage. This includes the attachment

point,thelanyardandtheanchorpoint.(Anchorpointexamples:tool

holster,toolbelt,toolbag,workersafetyharnessoranchorpointsuch

asarail.)Lookfortornstitchingandfordeformitiesanddamagetoany

material.Ifdamageisfound,removetheaffecteditemsfromservice

immediately and replace them.

• Inspectbefore,during,andafterusetoensurefallprotectionfortool

componentsareingoodworkingconditionandfreefromdefects,cuts,

tears,etc.See“InspectBeforeUse”inthisinstructionmanual.Never

modifyPythonSafetyproducts.

• N

everexceedthemaximumloadratingstatedonthe

PythonSafety

product label.

• Neverconnectindividualtoolsthatweighmorethan5pounds(2.26kg)

to a person.

• Neverattachtoollanyardsorattachmentpointstoataperedsurface.

• Neverwrapfallprotectionfortoolcomponentsaroundroughorsharp

edges.

• Neverattachmultiplefallprotectionfortoolcomponentstogether(daisy

chain).

• Nevermakeamodicationtoaconnectedtoolorequipmentthatwill

causeittodeviatefromthemanufacturer’sspecication.

• Alwaysuseproperpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE).

• Useextremecautionwhileworkingaroundrotatingormoving

equipment.

• Toavoidthedangerofelectricalshock,useextremecautionwhen

workingaroundpowerequipmentandconnections.

• Readandunderstandproductinformationandwarninglabelsforall

connecting lanyards and adapters.

• Allconnectedtoolsandequipmentmustbeproperlymaintainedand

inspectedfordefectsordeteriorationbeforeeachuse.

Inspect Before Use

PythonSafetyequipmentandcomponentsmustbethoroughlyinspected

before,duringandaftereachuse.Anyfallprotectionfortoolscomponent

thathasdeformities,unusualwearordeteriorationmustbeimmediately

removedfromserviceandreplaced.Inspecttheentiresurfaceofthe

component,carefullyrotatingitwhilevisuallyinspectingfordamageorwear

thatmightaffectitsusefulnessanddependability.Inspectmaterialand

stitching,hardware,D-Ringsandfasteners.Conrmthatcarabiners,trigger

snaps, retractors and other connectors operate properly.

How to use the Tape Measure Sleeve (Figure 1):

UnziptheSleeveandinsertthetapemeasureintothesleeve

(a).Makesurethatthetapeendandtapelockareexposedthroughthe

openingsintheSleeve(b).ClosetheSleevezipper(c).

How to use the Tape Measure Retractor Holster

(Figures 2 - 3):

2. Insertuser’sbeltthroughtheRetractorHolsterbeltloops(d).

Attach tape measure to the Retractor connection ring. Clip the tape

measureonHolster.Tapemeasure(ortool)weightmustnotexceed1.5

lbs(0.7kg)whenconnectedtotheRetractor.Toolscanalsobetethered

tothesideD-Rings.Tetheredtoolweightmustnotexceed

5lbs(2.3kg)

whenconnectedtotheD-Rings.

How to use the Pouch Tool Holster with Retractor

(Figures 4 - 5):

4. Insertuser’sbeltthroughthePouchToolHolsterbeltloops(e).

AttachtooltotheRetractorconnectionring(f).Toolweightmustnot

exceed1.5lbs(0.7kg)whenconnectedtotheRetractor.Toolscanalso

betetheredtothesideD-Rings.Tetheredtoolweightmustnotexceed

lbs(2.3kg)whenconnectedtotheD-Rings.

After Use

Afteruse,cleantheHolster,Pouchandconnectedtoolorequipmentto

removedirt,corrosivesorcontaminants.Removesurfacedirtwithawipethat

hasbeenmoistenedwithamildsolutionofwaterandsoapordetergent.Work

intoathicklatherandcleantheitem.Wipewithacleanclothandhangtodry

awayfromexcessiveheat,steam,orsunlight.

Storeinacleananddryenvironment,freefromfumesorcorrosiveelements.

Propercareofsafetyequipmenthelpstoensurethatitwilloperateeffectively

andtoextenditsservicelife.

In Case of a Dropped Tool

• Ifatoolisdroppedoraloadisforcedontotheconnectionpoint,

inspect the tool and fall protection for tool components

connected to the tool for damage. This includes the attachment

point,thelanyardandtheanchorpoint.(Anchorpointexamples:tool

holster,toolbelt,toolbag,workersafetyharnessoranchorpointsuch

asarail.)Lookfortornstitchingandfordeformitiesanddamagetoany

material.Ifdamageisfound,removetheaffecteditemsfromservice

immediately and replace them.

• Incidentsshouldbereportedtoyoursafetycoordinator.

1500099

1500095

1500100

1500098

Model #

1500098 Tape Measure Retractor Holster

1500099 Tape Measure Sleeve

1500100

Tape Measure Retractor Holster and

Sleeve Combo, with Retractor

1500095 Pouch Holster with Retractor

3M DBI-SALA® Tape Measure Holster, DBI-SALA® Holster, DBI-SALA® Large Tape Measure Sleeve 1500165, 1 EA, DBI-SALA® Medium Tape Measure Sleeve 1500099, 1 EA/Case Operating instructions

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