First, hose your straps down.

How to operate a ratchet strap. This quick video gives visual instruction how to load, operate, and release a ratchet strap tool. Insert the loose strap into the slot found on the axle. Depress the release button and open the ratchet.

Use the release catch to open the ratchet. Secure the hooks attached to each end of your ratchet into place (i.e on your truck, car, etc.). We show the basics on how to use tie downs and ratchet straps plus beginner mistakes that lead to problems.

These are wonderful little machines that are working hard to make rope obsolete. From bottom, thread webbing through slot in center spool of closed ratchet (figures 1 and 2) 2. Ratchet straps can be confusing.

The release catch, also known as the. If the hose isn’t enough to get them clean, mix a mild detergent with warm water. Pull the strap out of the ratchet mandrel.

Remove the slack between the two hooks by. Break strength and working load limit: Loosely place the strap (s) over the cargo, making sure it is not twisted.

Use release catch to open ratchet. Learn how to use a ratchet strap! Attach the strap hooks to the vehicle’s attachment points.