Table of ContentsImportant Safety Information ................................................... 3General Information for Bashlin Climbing Equipment ..................... 3Lineman’s Climbing Belts .......................................................... 4Sizing ................................................................................................ 4To determine Your “D” Size .............................................................. 4Stock and Special Belts ................................................................... 4Tips for Using Bashlin Tool Belts ..................................................... 5Inspecting Your Bashlin Tool Belt..................................................... 6Cleaning and Maintaining Your Bashlin Tool Belt ............................ 7Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses ............................................... 7Sizing Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses ................................ 7Styles of Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses ............................ 8Tips for Using Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harnesses ................... 8Inspecting Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harness ............................. 9Maintaining Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harness ......................... 10Styles of Bashlin Lineman’s Climbing Harness .............................. 10Donning Bashlin Harnesses ........................................................... 10Buckles on Bashlin Harnesses ....................................................... 11Proper Use of Bashlin’s Hook and LoopBody Harness Chest Closure ......................................................... 12Pole Straps and Adjustable Positioning Lanyards ......... 12Tips for Using Bashlin’s Pole Straps and AdjustablePositioning Lanyards ...................................................................... 12