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™HighVisibilityReectorsonfrontandback.
• TapeMeasureSleeveconformstosizeofmosttapemeasures.
• D-RingsonsidesofSleeveandPouchHolsterareload-ratedfor5lbs
(2.3kg).
• PouchHolsterholdstapemeasureandothersmalltools.
• SafetyRetractorisincludedwith1500098and1500100.Retractorisload-
ratedfor1.5lbs(0.7kg)andextendsupto52in.(132.1cm).
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When to use a Tape Measure Sleeve or Tool Holster
• Forfastjobsiteaccesstotools.
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When NOT to use a Tape Measure Sleeve or Tool Holster
• DonotusetoholstertoolsthatexceedD-Ring or Retractor load
limits.
• WhenuseofaSleeveorHolsterwillinterferewithsafeworking
conditions.
Warnings
• Allwarnings,warninglabelsandinstructionsshouldbereadand
understoodbeforeusingthisproduct.Failuretodosomayresultin
propertydamage,seriousinjuryordeath.
• AllproceduresshowninthisinstructionareforPythonSafetyproducts
only.
• PythonSafetyattachmentpointsrequiretheuseofanappropriate
PythonSafetyLanyard,TetherorRetractorforsafeconnectionof
thetoolorequipmenttoanotherPythonattachmentpoint,theuser
orananchorage.SeespecicPythonSafetyinstructionsforproduct
installation, connection and use procedures.
• Donotuseforworkerfallprotectionorforclimbing.
• Donotuseiffallprotectionfortoolcomponentswillinterferewiththe
safeworkingconditionoroperationoftheconnectedtoolorequipment.
• Ifatoolisdroppedoraloadisforcedontotheconnectionpoint,
inspect the tool and fall protection for tool components
connected to the tool for damage. This includes the attachment
point,thelanyardandtheanchorpoint.(Anchorpointexamples:tool
holster,toolbelt,toolbag,workersafetyharnessoranchorpointsuch
asarail.)Lookfortornstitchingandfordeformitiesanddamagetoany
material.Ifdamageisfound,removetheaffecteditemsfromservice
immediately and replace them.
• Inspectbefore,during,andafterusetoensurefallprotectionfortool
componentsareingoodworkingconditionandfreefromdefects,cuts,
tears,etc.See“InspectBeforeUse”inthisinstructionmanual.Never
modifyPythonSafetyproducts.
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everexceedthemaximumloadratingstatedonthe
PythonSafety
product label.
• Neverconnectindividualtoolsthatweighmorethan5pounds(2.26kg)
to a person.
• Neverattachtoollanyardsorattachmentpointstoataperedsurface.
• Neverwrapfallprotectionfortoolcomponentsaroundroughorsharp
edges.
• Neverattachmultiplefallprotectionfortoolcomponentstogether(daisy
chain).
• Nevermakeamodicationtoaconnectedtoolorequipmentthatwill
causeittodeviatefromthemanufacturer’sspecication.
• Alwaysuseproperpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE).
• Useextremecautionwhileworkingaroundrotatingormoving
equipment.
• Toavoidthedangerofelectricalshock,useextremecautionwhen
workingaroundpowerequipmentandconnections.
• Readandunderstandproductinformationandwarninglabelsforall
connecting lanyards and adapters.
• Allconnectedtoolsandequipmentmustbeproperlymaintainedand
inspectedfordefectsordeteriorationbeforeeachuse.
Inspect Before Use
PythonSafetyequipmentandcomponentsmustbethoroughlyinspected
before,duringandaftereachuse.Anyfallprotectionfortoolscomponent
thathasdeformities,unusualwearordeteriorationmustbeimmediately
removedfromserviceandreplaced.Inspecttheentiresurfaceofthe
component,carefullyrotatingitwhilevisuallyinspectingfordamageorwear
thatmightaffectitsusefulnessanddependability.Inspectmaterialand
stitching,hardware,D-Ringsandfasteners.Conrmthatcarabiners,trigger
snaps, retractors and other connectors operate properly.
How to use the Tape Measure Sleeve (Figure 1):
1.
UnziptheSleeveandinsertthetapemeasureintothesleeve
(a).Makesurethatthetapeendandtapelockareexposedthroughthe
openingsintheSleeve(b).ClosetheSleevezipper(c).
How to use the Tape Measure Retractor Holster
(Figures 2 - 3):
2. Insertuser’sbeltthroughtheRetractorHolsterbeltloops(d).
3.
Attach tape measure to the Retractor connection ring. Clip the tape
measureonHolster.Tapemeasure(ortool)weightmustnotexceed1.5
lbs(0.7kg)whenconnectedtotheRetractor.Toolscanalsobetethered
tothesideD-Rings.Tetheredtoolweightmustnotexceed
5lbs(2.3kg)
whenconnectedtotheD-Rings.
How to use the Pouch Tool Holster with Retractor
(Figures 4 - 5):
4. Insertuser’sbeltthroughthePouchToolHolsterbeltloops(e).
5.
AttachtooltotheRetractorconnectionring(f).Toolweightmustnot
exceed1.5lbs(0.7kg)whenconnectedtotheRetractor.Toolscanalso
betetheredtothesideD-Rings.Tetheredtoolweightmustnotexceed
5
lbs(2.3kg)whenconnectedtotheD-Rings.
After Use
Afteruse,cleantheHolster,Pouchandconnectedtoolorequipmentto
removedirt,corrosivesorcontaminants.Removesurfacedirtwithawipethat
hasbeenmoistenedwithamildsolutionofwaterandsoapordetergent.Work
intoathicklatherandcleantheitem.Wipewithacleanclothandhangtodry
awayfromexcessiveheat,steam,orsunlight.
Storeinacleananddryenvironment,freefromfumesorcorrosiveelements.
Propercareofsafetyequipmenthelpstoensurethatitwilloperateeffectively
andtoextenditsservicelife.
In Case of a Dropped Tool
• Ifatoolisdroppedoraloadisforcedontotheconnectionpoint,
inspect the tool and fall protection for tool components
connected to the tool for damage. This includes the attachment
point,thelanyardandtheanchorpoint.(Anchorpointexamples:tool
holster,toolbelt,toolbag,workersafetyharnessoranchorpointsuch
asarail.)Lookfortornstitchingandfordeformitiesanddamagetoany
material.Ifdamageisfound,removetheaffecteditemsfromservice
immediately and replace them.
• Incidentsshouldbereportedtoyoursafetycoordinator.
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