RANCHMATE® Post Wire Stretcher - SP3216-2

JULY 2016
WIRE FENCING MADE EASY
Post Wire Stretcher
Be sure to read and completely understand this procedure before applying product.
Be sure to select the proper Ranchmate® product before application.
Grooved Teeth
Crow’s-foot
Pry End
Square Wrench
Introducing the Ranchmate® Post Wire Stretcher – a tool specifically designed to make wire fence construction and
repair a one-person job!
The Ranchmate Post Wire Stretcher features a crow’s-foot pry end for pulling staples, grooved teeth for secure grip on
wire, bright orange powder-coat finish on durable steel, and a square wrench end that adapts to most fence tensioning
devices. For both smooth and barbed wire.
Step #1
Insert the wire between the teeth
of the handle and the hook of the
post wire stretcher.
Step #2
Apply pressure to the handle of the stretcher
using your hip as leverage freeing up your
hands to apply Ranchmate’s TwistEnds or
fence staples.
Continue to Step 3, if using Ranchmate’s TwistEnd.
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Step #3
Apply the Ranchmate® TwistEnds around
the post and simply wrap the helical legs
four times around the fence wire by hand.
Step #5
Finish wrapping each leg of the
Ranchmate TwistEnds around your fence
wire until both ends snap into place.
Step #4
After you have applied four wraps, you
can release the pressure of the Post Wire
Stretcher from your hip.
Step #6
Now that your installation is complete,
cut off the excess wire as close to the
paint mark possible.
For more information on Ranchmate® insulated and non-insulated TwistEnds and
other Ranchmate products, visit our website.
Ranchmate TwistEnds
Ranchmate Insulated TwistEnds
www.ranchmate.com
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
This application procedure is not intended to supersede any company construction or safety standards. This procedure is offered only to illustrate safe application for the individual. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Do not modify this product under any circumstances.
This product should not be used by anyone who is not familiar with, and not trained to use it.
When working in the area of energized lines, extra care should be taken to prevent accidental electrical contact.
For proper performance and personal safety, be sure to select the proper size Ranchmate® product before application.
Ranchmate® products are precision devices. To insure proper performance, they should be stored in cartons under cover and handled carefully.
P.O. Box 91129, Cleveland, Ohio 44101 • 440.461.5200 • www.ranchmate.com • e-mail: [email protected]
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