• Make sure you have a suitable strap with a ratchet buckle attached at one end. The other end of the strap should be free.

Thread the Strap:

• Pass the free end of the strap through the opening in the ratchet buckle's frame from underneath.

Wrap the Strap:

• Position the strap over or around the object you want to secure. Make sure the strap is flat and not twisted.

Insert the Strap:

• Guide the free end of the strap through the ratcheting mechanism, ensuring it passes over the gear and under the pawl.

Tighten the Strap:

• Begin ratcheting by pulling the free end of the strap upwards. This will tighten the strap around the object.

Ratchet the Buckle:

• Continue pulling the strap until you achieve the desired tension. The ratcheting mechanism will engage with each pull, creating incremental tightening.

Lock the Tension:

• To lock the tension in place, release the strap momentarily. The pawl will engage with the gear teeth, preventing the strap from loosening.

Optional: Fine Adjustment:

• If you need to make slight tension adjustments, you can use the release lever to disengage the pawl temporarily. Then, pull the strap to tighten or loosen it as needed.

Release and Unfasten:

• When you're ready to release the tension, engage the release lever to disengage the pawl from the gear. This will allow you to easily pull the strap out of the ratchet mechanism and remove it from the secured object.