KNIPEX 00 50 01 T User manual

KNIPEX Quality
EN KNIPEX Tethered Tools
Lanyards and Adapter Straps
Operating Instructions 00 50 01 T
00 50 02 T
00 50 03 T
00 50 05 T
00 50 06 T
00 50 10 T
00 50 11 T
00 50 12 T
00 50 13 T

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CONTENTS
1 General information 3
1.1 Notes on operating instructions 3
1.2 Symbols used 3
1.3 Copyright 3
1.4 Guarantee and warranty 3
2 Safety 4
2.1 Intended use 4
2.2 Safety Instructions for operation 4
2.3 Certiedsafety 5
3 Structure and function 6
3.1 Design of the Lanyard and Adapter Strap, 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) 6
3.2 Design of the Lanyard and Adapter Strap, 6 kg (13 lbs) 6
3.3 Function 7
3.4 Product Overview and Technical Data 7
3.5 Compatibility to KNIPEX Tools with Tethering 8
4 Operation 9
4.1 Connecting the Lanyard to the tool 9
4.1.1 To use the loop end 9
4.1.2 To use the carabiner end 10
4.2 Connecting the Lanyard to primary anchoring locations
(body, lifting device, or structure) 10
4.3 Connecting Adapter Straps 11
4.4 Using the tethering system 11
5 Inspection 12
6 Storage and Care 13
7 Disclaimer 13

GENEral iNfOrmaTiON
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1 General information
1.1 Notes on operating instructions
These operating instructions are for use with KNIPEX Tethered Tools
Lanyards and Adapter Straps. The illustrations and descriptions contained
in these operating instructions may differ slightly from the Lanyards and
Adapter Straps actually delivered.
KNIPEX-Werk C. Gustav Putsch KG is not liable for damage caused by failure
to observe these operating instructions.
1.2 Symbols used
All safety instructions in this operating instructions are indicated by
corresponding symbols. The signal words at the beginning of each safety
instruction express the extent of the hazard.
Risk of serious to fatal injuries
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an imminently
hazardous situation that will result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
Warning of potentially serious fatal injuries
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly hazardous
situation that may result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
Caution
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
1.3 Copyright
These operating instructions and all documents supplied with the KNIPEX
Tethered Tools Lanyards and Adapter Straps are protected by copyright and
remain the property of KNIPEX.
The reprinting of these instructions, even in part, is only permitted with the
written consent of KNIPEX Werk C. Gustav Putsch KG.
1.4 Guarantee and warranty
The manufacturer grants a statutory warranty in accordance with the
current sales and delivery conditions. No further warranties or assurances
are granted.
Within the warranty period, the warranty covers the rectication of all
defects that can be traced back to material faults or manufacturing errors.
Wearing parts are excluded from the warranty.
Warranty is voided if any of the conditions exist:
• Damage is caused through improper operation, use for purposes other
thanthosespeciedbythemanufacturer,orpoormaintenance.

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2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
The products are intended for the following uses:
• All elements of the KNIPEX Tethered Tools System are designed to be
used for tool tethering only. The weight of the tool must not exceed the
permitted capacity for any tethering system component.
• Only connect KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyards or Adapter Straps to tools
with captive tethering points that are engineered as tether points.
Any use beyond the intended purpose or any unauthorized modication
shall be considered improper. The operator shall be liable for damages
resulting from improper use.
Intended use also includes adhering to these operating instructions. They
must be read and understood in full before use.
The users must be trained regarding to tool securing and the safe use of
tools at heights. In order to reduce the hazards of working at heights
with tools, the following instructions must be followed to avoid the risk of
serious injury or death.
2.2 Safety Instructions for operation
Risk of falling from slipping, stumbling, twisting and from people
falling onto a lower surface or an object!
KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyards and Adapter Straps are for tool tethering
only. They are not for human or animal support, nor are they intended to be
part of a human fall protection system.
Risk of injury from moving parts!
Do not use around machinery with exposed turning or moving parts.
Risk of falling due to falling heavy tools
Heavy, falling tools can make you loose your balance and falls can
occur.
Only connect tools to your body that are lighter than 2.26 kg (5 lbs).
Secureheaviertoolstoasuitable,xedanchorpoint.
Risk of injury from falling parts!
Observe the following safety instructions when using KNIPEX Tethered Tools
Lanyards and Adapter Straps.
• Never exceed the permitted capacity for any tethering system component.
• Never attach more than one tool to the KNIPEX Lanyards or Adapter
Straps at the same time.
• Each KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyard or Adapter Strap MUST be inspected
prior to each use in accordance with the Instruction Manual.
• If a KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyard or Adapter Strap has been subject
to fall arrest forces, it must be immediately inspected for damage by
a competent person prior to continued use. If any doubt it must be
removed from service.

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• DonotmakemodicationstoKNIPEXTetheredToolLanyards,Adapter
Straps and KNIPEX Tools with Tethering.
• Never make attachments to tools or equipment in a manner that
would allow the KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyard or Adapter Strap to be
unintentionally disconnected.
• Do not tie or knot the KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyard or Adapter
Strap. Only attach KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyard or Adapter Strap per
manufacturer instructions.
• Do not lengthen a KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyard by connecting multiple
Lanyards together.
• Do not connect more than one KNIPEX Tethered Tools Adapter Strap to
the Lanyard.
• Do not connect more than two KNIPEX Tethered Tools Adapter Straps
together.
• Ensure the KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyard or Adapter Strap is kept free
from any and all obstructions including, but not limited to, entanglement
with other workers, yourself, and surrounding objects.
• Do not wrap KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyards or Adapter Straps around
sharp or abrasive edges.
• Do not use a KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyard or Adapter Strap if it will
interfere with the safe working condition, or operation of the tool or
equipment it is attached to.
• Only connect KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyards or Adapter Straps to
Anchor Points that are suitable and reliable for tool tethering.
• Only connect KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyards or Adapter Straps to tools
with captive tethering points that are engineered as tether points.
• Ensure there is adequate clearance in the event of a tool drop. Tool
fall/swing path must not endanger yourself, other personnel, or any
surrounding equipment or materials.
• Do not use KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyards or Adapter Straps in
temperatures below -35 °C / -30 °F or above 45 °C / 113 F.
• Do not use the loop for abridged connection to tether tools (Figure 10).
General notes
• All procedures shown in these instructions are for KNIPEX Tethered
Tools Lanyards or Adapter Straps only.
• All incidents of dropped tools should be reported to your supervisor
or safety coordinator. Involved KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyards or
Adapter Straps must be inspected for damage immediately (see chapter
"Inspection").
• KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyards or Adapter Straps should not be used at
full extension.
2.3 Certied safety
TESTED & CERTIFIED
IN GERMANY
fit for use
loading capacity tested
ID 7553
www.VPA-zert.de
The products are tested and conform according to
ANSI ISEA 121-2018.
The usability and loading capacity of the Lanyards
havebeenindependentlytestedandcertied.
(VPATESTEDbyVPAPrüf-undZertizierungsGmbH,
42859 Remscheid Germany)

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3 Structure and function
3.1 Design of the Lanyard and Adapter Strap, 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
1
4
3
2
5
6
Figure 1: Termsanddenitions-Lanyard,1.5kg(3.3lbs) Figure 2: Termsanddenitions-AdapterStrap1.5kg(3.3lbs)
3.2 Design of the Lanyard and Adapter Strap, 6 kg (13 lbs)
4
5
2
1
3
8
6
7
1
4
3
2
5
6
Figure 3: Termsanddenitions-Lanyard6kg(13lbs) Figure 4: Termsanddenitions-AdapterStrap6kg(13lbs)
1 Carabiner
2 Captive eye
3 Carabiner end
4 Label
5 Cord stop
6 Loop end
7 Lanyard
8 Flat belt loop for abridged connection (only for 6 kg (13 lbs) Lanyard)

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3.3 Function
Tools that do not exceed the permitted capacity for any tethering system
component and have a captive tethering point engineered into them can
be tethered with the KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyards and Adapter Straps.
3.4 Product Overview and Technical Data
Product No. Type Relaxed
length
Stretched
length
Load rating
00 50 01 T
(Not available in
the US)
Lanyard 1000 mm
(38")
1500 mm
(59")
1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
00 50 02 T
(Not available in
the US)
Adapter Strap 260 mm
(10")
260 mm
(10")
1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
00 50 03 T
(Not available in
the US)
Carabiner
with captive eye
82 mm
(3.2")
82 mm
(3.2")
200 kg (440 lbs)
00 50 05 T Lanyard
with Carabiner
Item consists of
00 50 01 T and
00 50 03 T
1080 mm
(38")
1580 mm
(60")
1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
00 50 06 T Adapter Strap
with Carabiner
with captive eye
Item consists of
00 50 02 T and
00 50 03 T
340 mm
(13")
340 mm
(13")
1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
00 50 10 T
(Not available in
the US)
Lanyard 900 mm
(36")
1490 mm
(59")
6 kg (13 lbs)
00 50 11 T
(Not available in
the US)
Adapter Strap 400 mm
(16")
400 mm
(16")
6 kg (13 lbs)
00 50 12 T Lanyard
with Carabiner
with captive eye
Item consists of
00 50 10 T and
00 50 03 T
980 mm
(38.6")
1570 mm
(61.8")
6 kg (13 lbs)
00 50 13 T Adapter Strap
with Carabiner
with captive eye
Item consists of
00 50 11 T and
00 50 03 T
480 mm
(16")
480 mm
(16")
6 kg (13 lbs)

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3.5 Compatibility to KNIPEX Tools with Tethering
KNIPEX Pliers
with Tethering
KNIPEX Pliers
with Tethering
KNIPEX Pliers
with Tethering
KNIPEX Pliers
with Tethering
KNIPEX Pliers
with Tethering
Lanyard 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
00 50 05 T = 00 50 01 T & 00 50 03 T
Adapter Strap 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
00 50 02 T
Lanyard 6 kg (13 lbs)
00 50 12 T = 00 50 10 T & 00 50 03 T
Adapter Strap 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
00 50 02 T
Adapter Strap 6 kg (13 lbs)
00 50 11 T
Tools max. 6 kg (13 lbs)
with engineered
captive tether point
Figure 5: Compatibility to KNIPEX Tools with Tethering

OpEraTiON
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4 Operation
4.1 Connecting the Lanyard to the tool
• When connecting a KNIPEX Tool equipped with a tethering point to your
Lanyard or Adapter Strap, check (Figure 5), to see if your Lanyard or
Adapter Strap is compatible.
• To connect a KNIPEX Tool with tethering to the 6 kg (13 lbs) Lanyard
(KNIPEX 00 50 10 T) you must use the 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) Adapter Strap
(KNIPEX 00 50 02 T) (Figure 5)
(The cord of the 6 kg (13 lbs) version is too thick to thread through the
tether point on the tool).
• KNIPEX Tools with a tethering point should only be connected by loop
(Figure 6).
• Neverusetheatbeltloopforabridgedconnectionfortethering
(Figure 10).
Attach an end of the Lanyard or Adapter Strap to a tool. Either the loop end
of the Lanyard or the carabiner end may be used.
4.1.1 To use the loop end
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3 4
Figure 6: Connection via loop
1. Pass the loop end through the captive engineered tether point on the tool.
2. Take the end of the Lanyard, which can be with or without a carabiner,
and pass it through the loop.
3. Pull tightly to cinch and create a secure connection.
4. Push the cord stopper tightly to the cinch.

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4.1.2 To use the carabiner end
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Figure 7: Connection via carabiner
1. Open the self-locking carabiner by rotating the red locking gate and
pushing the latch inside and connect it to the captive engineered
tether point on the tool.
2. Make sure there is clearance for the locking gate of the carabiner to close.
4.2 Connecting the Lanyard to primary anchoring locations
(body, lifting device, or structure)
Figure 8: Lanyard anchored to a structure
1. Tools that exceed 2.26 kg (5 lbs) must be anchored to a structural
anchor or lifting device, not to the users body.
2. The best practice is to always anchor your Lanyard to a structure other
than the users body. If the user does anchor the Lanyard to their body,
take great care selecting the anchor location and always be sure to
have a secure stand, because falling tools can make you loose your
balance.
3. For any questions or concerns about selecting appropriate anchor
points,consultaqualiedperson.
Attach the other end of the Lanyard to an anchor point that is suitable and
reliable for tool tethering either by loop or by a carabiner (see Chapter 4.1.1,
gure6and4.1.2).

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4.3 Connecting Adapter Straps
To connect a KNIPEX Adapter Strap:
Figure 9: Connecting Adapter Straps
1. Connect the Adapter Strap to the tool via loop as described in chapter
4.1.1.
2. Connect the Adapter Strap to the Lanyard or anchor point via carabiner
as described in chapter 4.1.2.
4.4 Using the tethering system
• Always keep tools tethered while working at heights. When exchanging
tools, use a 100 % tie-off by ensuring the tool is tethered to a secondary
anchor before disconnecting from the initial anchor point.
• When using KNIPEX Tool Lanyards and Adapter Straps, determine
the fully stretched length of the Lanyard used, plus the length of the
Adapter Strap if used, plus the tool itself. Add an additional safety
factor to ensure an adequate clearance between where the Lanyard is
anchored and the nearest person or object.
The6kg(13lbs)versionoftheLanyardisequippedwithasecondatbelt
loop for abridged connection (
seegure3,Pos.8) .A second carabiner, which
ishookedintothisadditionalatbeltloop,canbridgetheelasticpartof
the Lanyard.This prevents the tool from hanging down far and the abridged
conection keeps the tool closer to the attachement point when the tool is
not in use.
Attention!
Thisatbeltloopforabridgedconnectionmustneverbeusedtosecurea
toolforfallprotection(gure10).

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Figure 10: Abridge connection
Figure 11: Attachment to a battery tool (over the loop or via carabiner)
Attention!
Also attach the battery.

iNSpECTiON
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5 Inspection
KNIPEX Tethered Tools equipment and components must be thoroughly
inspected before each use. Any KNIPEX Tethered Tools component that
has deformities, unusual wear or deterioration must be immediately
removed from service and destroyed.
Inspect the entire surface of the component, carefully rotating it while
visually inspecting for damage or wear that might affect its usability
and dependability. Inspect material and stitching, hardware, Carabiners,
D-Rings and connectors all operate. In any doubt, please ask your
supervisor for help.
Figure 12: Remove KNIPEX Tethered Tools components from service if damaged
6 Storage and Care
• Store tool Lanyards and Adapter Straps in a clean, dry location away
from direct sunlight.
• To clean, use mild soap and water. Allow Lanyards and Adapter Straps
to air dry only.
7 Disclaimer
In no event, shall KNIPEX-WERK C. Gustav Putsch KG be liable for any direct,
indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out
of, or associated with the misuse of KNIPEX Tethered Tools Lanyards and
Adapter Straps.

KNIPEX-Werk
C. Gustav Putsch KG
42337 Wuppertal
Tel.: +49 202 – 47 94-0
Fax: +49 202 – 47 74 94
[email protected]
www.knipex.com