Hewall Safety 7102-4000 User manual

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User manual
Composite Pole Climbing Shoes
Product no 7102-4000

Hewall Safety Sweden AB Phone IBAN SWIFT/BIC
Rörvägen 60 [phone] SE3480000842029140455586 SWEDSESS
13650 Jordbro, Stockholm E-mail Webb VAT no
SWEDEN [e-mail] www.hewallsafety.com SE556770731901
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We want you to be satisfied with your pole climbing shoes, this instruction has been written to
help you safely handle and manage them. We want you to read this instruction carefully
before using the product so that you are aware of the safety precautions you need to take when
using the shoes.
GENERALLY
During the design and manufacture of the equipment, great care has been taken to avoid risks
from a health and safety point of view.
During pole climbing work there is hazards, and in order to eliminate these, it is important
that:
•Instructions are studied, understood and followed
•The user continuously are trained in maintenance and safety
•Appropriate equipment and tools are available
•The user and the management team are responsible for ensuring that effective safety
programs and regulations are compiled and followed by all personnel.
Our instructions contain important information that all users should know and understand
before using the pole climbing shoes. For your and others' safety, pay particular attention to
the items / sections that have the following headings.
WARNING!!! Important information that alerts you to the risk of serious injury or death if
the instruction is not followed.
CAUTION! Important information describing how to prevent damage to equipment or how
to avoid a situation that could cause personal injury.
REMARK. Advisory information regarding use and maintenance of equipment.

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Table of contents
General safety rules...........................................................................................................4
Technical data...................................................................................................................4
Operation procedure..........................................................................................................5
Instructions for daily supervision......................................................................................6

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General safety rules
Security for the user
1. Read and understand all warnings, precautions and instructions in this user manual, as well
as read and learn the importance of all signs on and around the product. If any doubts, make
sure to get answers to all questions before starting work.
2. Do not work with machines or equipment if you are under the influence of alcohol, strong
medicines, tranquilizers or other drugs that may make you less alert or affect your judgment.
3. Take safety precautions so that no hair or clothing can get caught in moving and adjustment
parts.
4. If possible, wear protective gloves for protection of hands and fingers against cuts and
tongues, burns and solvents.
5. Always wear safety goggles as soon as there is a risk of flying particles, dust or other
objects that may damage your eyes and when safety precautions require this.
6. Always wear protective helmet and protective shoes for work that requires that.
7. Always use hearing protection in the work area with high noise levels.
Workplace safety
1. Keep the work area clean and free from material.
2. Do not allow unauthorized personnel to stay in or around the work area.
3. Surfaces touched by the hands or feet should be kept clean, dry and free from oil and
grease.
4. Keep parts and tools in the intended location when not in use.
5. Do not stand under or allow anyone else to stand under equipment that is lifted or
suspended.
6. Determine the weight limitations of lines and lifting gear and the free space required for
them.
Technical data
Fits pole diameter: 120-200mm
Weight: 4.4 kg / pair
Material: Fiber Composite
Straps: Polyester
Tags: Steel, hardened
Max. load: 1080 N (110 kg)

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Operation procedure
Cleaning
Prior to supervision and inspection, the pole climbing shoes should be cleaned. Use mainly
water. In exceptional cases use solvents that do not affect the material.
Daily supervision
The person using pole climbing shoes should perform daily supervision. The supervision shall
include at least cleaning of footplate and grip arms, as well as ocular check of deformation,
cracks, demolished tags and the condition of the straps.
Inspection
Pole climbing shoes should be inspected at least once every year by a competent person
appointed by the employer, and whom is well acquainted with the use and care of the pole
climbing shoes. Shoes exposed to abnormal stress, for ex. have been run over by a car or fall
to the ground from the post, must undergo an additional check before use. Before checking,
clean the shoes thoroughly.
Repair
The textile strap can be replaced by the user and are available as a spare part. The tags can be
replaced but the replacement must be done by a skilled person, we recommend that the shoes
be returned to Hewall Safety for replacement of tags.
Disposal
If the pole climbing shoes have cracks, are deformed, heavily worn or corroded they should
be discarded. Disposal must also be made when pole climbing shoes has been used for 10
years. Disposable pole climbing shoes must be made unusable by cutting the gripping arms.
Use
1. Handle the pole climbing shoes carefully, especially in cold weather.
2. Keep the pole climbing shoes protected against wind and weather, preferably indoors, when
not in use.
3. Before use, check that the pole climbing shoes are properly adjusted for the intended post-
diameter.
4. Prior to use in a post, the reliability and gripping ability of the pole climbing shoes should
be tested with a slight swing at the first step.
CAUTION: Only use the pole climbing shoes for the intended purpose.
WARNING: Before use check that all screws and nuts are properly tightened.
WARNING: Always wear a safety helmet and fall arrest harness with a lifeline when
climbing in posts.

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Instructions for daily supervision
Thoroughly clean the pole climbing shoes before supervision.
Visual crack search
Smaller longitudinal cracks in the gripping arm do not affect the strength of the pole climbing
shoes, or the safety during use.
If a crack has occurred, shoe may feel a bit softer when climbing in the post. If the shoes feels
soft and weak, they should be replaced.
The length of the longitudinal cracks must not exceed 100mm. The grip arm can be polished
with fine sandpaper if necessary.
Crack search on the body should then be
performed, and especially in the selected areas.
Cracks at the upper attachment of the long
gripping arm or in the short gripping arm are not
allowed.
Cracks or bumps in other parts of the body,
which are not considered to affect the safety, such
as in the sole or in the underside of the body, is
acceptable.
Open and continuous cracks must not exceed
10mm.
Check of tags
Make sure the tags are properly attached and not
abnormally worn.
If the tags are worn out and do not provide
satisfactory grip in the post, the shoes should be
replaced.
Straps and their attachment
Check that the strap is not damaged or worn out.
Check that the buckle is working, and that the
locking mechanism is moveable.
Make sure that screws and nuts are tightened.
If necessary, replace the strap. Note that the screw and nut are especially designed.
WARNING:
If inadequacy of the pole climbing shoes is observed during inspection or daily supervision,
they shall be immediately discontinued and the management at work shall be notified
accordingly.
WARNING:
Worn tags should be replaced and NOT be sharpened due to loss of hardening.