Use and Care Manual

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side of the strap, away from the direction the loosened strap end will fly.
Use only cutters designed for strap and never hammers, pliers, hacksaws,
axes,etc.
Fall hazard
Keep your working area tidy. Untidiness of your working area may cause a
risk of injury. Maintaining improper footing and / or balance when operating
the tool can cause you to fall. Before tensioning, especially in elevated
areas, always establish good balance. Both feet should be securely placed
on a flat, solid surface, especially when working in elevated areas. Do not
use the tool when you are in an awkward position.
Pay attention to the rules and regulations for preventions of accidents
which are valid for the workplace.
Tool hazards
A well-maintained tool is a safe tool!
Check tool regularly for broken or worn parts. Do not operate a tool with
broken or worn parts.
Never modify any tool. Modification can result in severe bodily injury.
2. TECHNICAL DATA
Joint strength
Approx. 80% of the strap's tensile strength.
Steel strapping
Width
12.7-19mm (0.5 - 0.75inch)
Thickness
0.38-0.7mm0.015 -0.027inch)
Quality
Fundamentally the A333 allows the use of all current
steel straps with tensile strengths ranging from 700
to 850N/mm2/100000-123000 psi.
Straps with a low breaking elongation are unsuitable.