Pulley must be free to rotate and should be of proper size to avoid excessive wear. Clamps and similar devices will damage and weaken the rope and should be used with extreme caution. Do not drag rope over rough ground. Dirt and grit picked up by rope can work into the strands, cutting the inside fibers. Avoid chemical exposure.
Rope is subject to damage by chemicals.
Consult the manufacturer for specific chemical exposure, such as solvents, acids, and alkalies. This is particularly true for natural fiber rope. Also continued exposure at elevated temperatures can melt and part synthetic ropes or cause permanent damage. Use the manufacturers recommended splices for maximum efficiency. Other terminations can be used but their strength loss with a particular type of rope and construction should be determined and not assumed.