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| The principal use of the Clove Hitch is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post, or hoseline. Not suitable for use in anchoring a life safety rope or used in a life safety application. When properly applied, it withstands a pull in either direction without slipping. If the knot will be subject to repeated loading and unloading, it should be backed up with an overhand safety knot. The clove hitch formed by this method cannot be placed over an object that has no free end such as the center of a hoseline. It will then be necessary to know how to tie the clove hitch around an object. | |
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Step 1 - Form a loop in your left hand with the working end to the right crossing under the standing part. Step 2 - Form another loop in your right hand with the working end crossing under the standing part. |
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Step 3 - Slide the right-hand loop on top of the left-hand loop. Note: This is the important step in forming the clove hitch knot. |
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Step 4 - Hold the two loops together at the rope forming the clove hitch. Step 5 - Slide the knot over the object. Step 6 - Pull the ends in opposite directions to tighten. |
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