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OPERATION
Before initial operation of hoist :
1. Read and comply with all instructions and warnings furnished with or attached to hoist.
2. Check lubricant.
3. Check operation of brake.
4. Check that chain is properly seated in sheaves and that chain is not twisted, kinked,
or damaged.
Before each shift:
1. Inspect hooks for nicks, gouges, cracks, and signs of pulling apart or twist.
2. Inspect hook latch for proper operation.
3. Check chain for kinks or twists.
4. Check operation of brake.
5. Replace warning label if missing or illegible.
Before operating :
1. Be certain all personnel are clear of the load to be lifted and moved.
2. Make sure load will clear stock piles, machinery, or other obstructions when hoisting and traveling
the load.
3. Eliminate any twists or kinks in the load chain.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. READ these instructions and Safety Standard for Overhead Hoists before installing, operating, or
maintaining this equipment.
2. DO NOT lift more than rated load.
3. DO NOT operate hoist when it is restricted from forming a straight line with the direction of loading.
4. DO NOT operate with twisted, kinked, or damaged chain.
5. DO NOT operate if chain is not seated in sheaves or sprockets.
6. DO NOT wrap chain around load or use chain as a sling.
7. DO NOT operate unless load is properly applied to the saddle or bowl of the hook.
8. DO NOT operate if load is applied to the tip of the hook.
9. DO NOT operate with damaged or missing hook latches.
10. DO NOT lift people.
11. DO NOT lift or move loads over people.
12. DO NOT operate with side-pulling or side-loading of load to hoist.
13. DO NOT operate a damaged or malfunctioning hoist.
14. DO NOT operate with other than hand power.
15. DO NOT remove, deface, or obscure warning label or labels on hoist.
16. DO NOT leave load suspended when hoist is unattended unless specific precautions have been
instituted and are in place.
17. DO NOT lengthen load chain or repair damaged load chain.
18. DO NOT use chain as a ground for welding.
19. WARN personnel of approaching loads.
