How to Operate Ratchet Tie Downs
Ratchet tie downs provide of method of securing items in a truck or trailer and keeping doors closed. These tie downs work on the opening and closing action of the ratchet, which provides extra strength by tightening the webs around the objects being secured. Webbing on a ratchet tie down is sturdy and does not stretch the way that rope does, so the objects being secured stay in position. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Close the ratchet tie down so that both metal ends are folded together.
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Pull the webbing around the object that needs to be secured.
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Slide one end of the webbing through the center slot of the ratchet near the ratchet spool. The ratchet spool has teeth, and it turns in a circle in the center of the tool.
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Hold the ratchet in one hand and pull about 4 inches of the webbing through so that it hangs out of the ratchet like a tail.
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Open the top half of the ratchet and pull it away from the other lower side. The webbing will lock into place in the tool.
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Open the top half fully and close it fully to ratchet or tighten the tie down strap on an object. End the tightening process with the two handles closed together.
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Pull and hold the release tab on the ratchet with two fingers toward the handle end of the ratchet. This will be opposite the ratcheting end with the turning ratchet spool. This relieves the pressure on the object so the ratchet will open.
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Open the two metal sides of the ratchet so they lie flat on the object.
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Pull the webbing out of the free end of the ratchet where it slides into the ratchet. The webbing will release.
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Pull and hold the release tab to detach the ratcheting mechanism. Slide the webbing out of the ratchet tie down.
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Tips & Warnings
Ratchet tie downs are available at hardware stores and home improvement centers in various widths and thicknesses for light, medium and heavyweight securing.
Be careful not to overtighten a ratchet tie down as this can put too much pressure on breakable items.
Do not place hands or fingers between the webbing and the item being secured, as doing so may result in injuries.
