6. Place band in open slot of tool nose and gripperblock. Move into slot as far as possible to preventbuckle from sliding into tool nose. With thumb onband gripper lever, apply tension by turning handleof tool. After tension is created, it is no longernecessary to hold the band gripper lever as itlocks itself under tension. When band stopsmoving through buckle, maximum tension hasbeen applied. Stop turning handle.

7. To set the lock and cut off band, roll tool noseover buckle, relieving a slight amount of tensionby backing off tension handle during this foldover operation. Failure to back off tension handlethroughout the entire course of roll over mayresult in breaking band. On the other hand,releasing too much tension may result in aloose clamp.

8. Pull cutting handle to cut the band.

9. Remove tool, holding stub of band down with thumb.

10. Hold clamp tail down between ears whilehammering the buckle ears down to holdband stub in place. This completes thesecure BAND-IT clamp.

Fluted Pole Applications

When tensioning aconventional clampover a fluted pole,it is necessary toextend the lengthof the “lip wrap”several inches toassure contact with2 or 3 flute ridges. Also, buckle placement over aridge is important to provide support for the lockand prevent the “lip wrap” from shifting.

Forming a band clamp andoperating the Cool Tool

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