A method for securing a securing clamp to a cord or a freeline. The securing clamp is automatically secured to the cord using a maniplulator, the manipulator has an assembly mechanism that is used to secure the securing clamp to the cord. The securing clamp has two brackets which can be adjusted relative to each other and which can be converted from an open position into a closed position, i.e. the cord-clamping position. The two brackets can be clamped against each other without screws for a simple assembly, and the securing clamp further has an actuating mechanism via which the two brackets can be converted from the open position into the closed position. To convert the position of the brackets, an actuating arm simply needs to be folded over or a blocking element simply needs to be removed. This is carried out automatically using the assembly mechanism of the manipulator.