Klein Tools Pole and Tree Climbers, Including Gaff Sharpening - Manual (Page 2)

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Construction of Klein Pole and Tree Climbers
A. Climbers are adjustable in 1/4" increments for the most
comfortable fit.
Available in two size ranges:
15"-19" (381-483 mm) and 17"-21" (432-533 mm).
B. Replaceable gaffs for pole climbers are available in a
choice of 1-1/2" (38 mm) or 1-9/16" (40 mm) lengths.
Replaceable tree-climber gaffs are 2-3/4" (70 mm) long.
Gaffs are positioned by a center pin in the gaff and
secured by two flat TORX® cap screws.
C. Leg irons are contoured to position gaff properly for
security and comfort.
D. Broad stirrup (4-7/16" [113mm] wide) provides greater
support for the foot.
E. High-grade latigo-leather climber pads are cushioned
with rubberized horsehair for comfort.
F. Climber straps are made of nylon. Buckles have
rollers for easy adjustment.
G. Steel sleeve fits over leg iron, and is secured by two
slotted hex-head bolts with lock washers and barrel-type
nuts (not visible in Figure 3).
H. Ankle straps are made of nylon.
I. Split ring secures the ankle strap. Allows quick
replacement, even in the field.
To order replacement straps, pads, gaffs, or screws,
or to order gaff guards, call Klein Tools Customer
Service at 1-800-553-4676.
Figure 3
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The Klein Gaff Gauge
Pole and tree climber gaffs must be sharpened to
critically-accurate dimensions and configuration to
function properly and to assure maximum protection from
the possibility of “cut-outs” or tip breakage that could
cause serious injury or death from a fall. Although pole-
climber gaffs are shorter than tree-climber gaffs (see
Figures 1 and 2 on page 1), their points are sharpened to
identical configurations.
The Klein gaff gauge precisely measures both gaff types,
to accurately determine if gaffs need to be sharpened,
even in the field. See the “Climber and Gaff Inspection
Procedures” section of this booklet for specific instructions.
This gauge has openings and calibration marks for
precisely measuring gaff width, thickness, and point
profile (see Figure 4).
A. Slot to measure thickness 1" (25.4 mm) from tip (pole
gaffs only)
B. Slot to measure thickness 1/2" (12.7 mm) from tip
C. Slot to measure width 1/2" (12.7 mm) from tip
D. Slot to measure width 1" (25.4 mm) from tip (pole
gaffs only)
E. Proper length-limit marks when measuring
thickness or width 1" (25.4 mm) from tip
F. Proper length-limit marks when measuring
thickness or width 1/2" (12.7 mm) from tip
G. Template for determining proper tip profile
Figure 4
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For your protection, Klein recommends
that climbers be replaced when original gaff and two
replacement gaffs have been used on the climbers.