Instructions / Assembly
sufciently strong steel shanks in the sole portion of the boots.
Such boots are normally marketed for use with climbers.
Always climb with protective gloves, safety goggles, helmet with
face protector, long sleeved protective clothing and protective
boots.
Always use a positioning lanyard around the climbing pole or tree.
Step each foot into the climbers with gaffs on the instep side of the
foot. The longest curvature of the cuff designates the front of each
climber.
Pull both lower and upper straps tight.
Before climbing, remove gaff guards.
Always climb in small steps to maximize efciently and minimize
the risk of cut-out. If you do cutout, use the lanyard as a brake
against descending by pulling it tight against your body.
Before and during climbing, use a handsaw to clean the stem of
dead or protruding branch-stubs. Use of a handsaw requires two
lanyards for safety. Guard against anything, which could block
action of the buckles or the action of the gaffs (i. e. loose bark).
Always be sure that gaffs are in a safely anchored position before
taking the additional steps or before working.
CLEANING:
Soiled climber pads can be removed and washed with gentle
detergent in lukewarm water and rinsed in clean water, then air-
dried. Do not dry the pads near heat or re. For cleaning the hook
side of the Velcro use compressed air or a stiff brush.
The climbers must not be in contact with corrosive or aggressive
materials or stored at extreme temperatures.
MAINTENANCE:
The lower straps with buckle and the upper Velcro strap should be
changed every 2 years.
Chemical exposure
All chemical products, corrosive materials and solvents should be
regarded as harmful. If it is absolutely necessary or if there is risk
of contact with chemical products,
please contact us, stating the precise
name of the chemicals concerned.
After study we will give you an
appropriate reply.
Sharpen the gaffs with a ne at
le; don’t change the 30º angle of
the gaffs. Don’t bend the shank,
mountings or the gaffs.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed for 1 year against faults in materials or
craftsmanship.
Limitations of the guarantee include but are not limited to: normal
wear and tear, modications or alterations and bad storage. Equally
excluded from the guarantee is damage due to accident or negligent
use that the product was not designed for. The use of climbers not
in accordance to the checklist below will result in the complete loss
1. Cuff 4. Gaff 7. Shank
2. Cuff pad 5. Upper strap 8. Steel-shank boots
3. Lower strap 6. Gaff protector
Maintenance and Instruction for
Gecko Aluminum Climbers
WARNING!
Failure to observe the following information could endanger users
life! Read all information carefully before use.
Special training is essential before using climbing spurs.
Activities at height are dangerous and can lead to severe injury or
death.
User assumes all risks and responsibility for property damage,
personal injury or death which may occur during use of this
product. If user is not able or in a position to assume this
responsibility or to take this risk, do not use this product.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD! Do not use near energized power lines,
these climbers are conductive!
Don’t use climbers if there are deformations of the shank, gaffs or
mountings.
When climbers are NOT IN USE, always apply gaff protectors.
This product is designed for climbing wooden poles and trees and
must only be used together with a harness, lanyard and overhead
life support line.
Only competent and responsible persons or those placed under
direct and visual control of a competent and responsible person or
instructor should use climbers.
It is up to the user to foresee situations that may require rescue in
case of difculties encountered while using climbers.
Obtaining training in appropriate climbing techniques and methods
of safety is user’s responsibility.
User is responsible for conrming that this product is compatible
with the other components of user’s climbing system.
Tree climbers and gaffs are not guaranteed to hold safely within
wood. Restraint from a fall can only result from the active use of a
safety lanyard and overhead line.
Chainsaw use together with tree climbers is not recommended.
User assumes all risk and responsibility for damage, injury or
death, which may occur during or following use of a chainsaw
together with these climbers.
Avoid rubbing against abrasive surfaces or sharp edges.
Do not drop the climbers from height. Climbers that have fallen
from height may have visible or non-visible damage to the upper
shell, the shank, gaffs and mountings. Climbers, which are
damaged or dropped, should be disposed of properly.
Follow all relevant standards, safety instructions and laws issued
by the appropriate authorities and professional associations.
To avoid accidents, do not walk around wearing climbers.
TEMPERATURE
Use this product above a minimum of -15°C (5ºF) and below a
maximum of +50°C (122ºF)
USER WEIGHT
This product is limited to users weighting less than 240 pounds
(with equipment).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION:
If not already assembled,
attach lower straps (nylon
straps with split-ring attached)
so that the buckle portion of
strap is closest to the toes.
ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTION:
Properly adjusted climber
cuffs should extend to just
below the knee joint. If the
climbers don’t t, you
can adjust the height
of the upper cuff with
the included hex key.
Unscrew the cuff screws
and reposition in one
of the other 3 positions
for proper t. Climbers
can be adjusted from 16
inches up to 21 inches.
If you have problems
adjusting the height,
contact your supplier.
IMPORTANT: Do not bend, cut drill or otherwise alter the shank,
mountings or gaffs. Anyone altering this product assumes all risk
of use.
OPERATING INSTRUCTION:
Climbers should be worn with appropriate work-duty boots with
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Maintain 30º
tip angle
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