ASE 2000, Owner'S Manual

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All Seasons Equipment |Owner’s Manual - 2000 Hydraulic Swing Hoist 6
14. Keep out from under a raised load.
15. Never hoist over a doorway.
16. Avoid sudden stops and shock loads.
17. All hoisting accessories such as forks, buckets and slings must be commercially manufactured and show their
load capacity.
18. All hooks, slings, shackles and other hoisting accessories must be properly maintained and installed.
19. Secure the load before lifting.
20. Tag lines must be used to control all loads.
21. No person shall be allowed to ride on the hoist.
22. Do not climb the hoist frame, use only a step ladder. Do not use an extension ladder.
23. Check the hoist periodically during operation.
24. Do not disconnect the hydraulic hoses or fittings while the hydraulic Power Pack is running.
25. Do not attempt to make adjustments while the hoist is being operated.
26. Keep all body parts clear of moving parts.
27. At the end of operation, the hoist should be secured to prevent unauthorized use. Never assume you will find
the hoist in the same condition in which you left it.
28. Do not weld or otherwise modify the hoist. Such alternations may weaken the structural integrity of the
hoist.
29. Only trained personnel are authorized to do repairs.
30. Do not operate the hoist under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
31. Do not exceed the rated capacity of the hoist.
32. Inspect the cable before each use. Never operate the hoist with damaged cable. Use only galvanized aircraft
cable as replacement cable. See attached cable specifications.
33. Do not start the engine until after the hydraulic hoses are connected. Make certain all connecting pins and
hardware on the frame components are tightened securely before operating the hoist.
34. Use guardrails on each side of access point at the roof edge. Avoid reaching over the roof edge.
35. It is the responsibility of the owner or his representative, to ensure that all safety decals are in place and are
legible as well as making this manual available to the machine operator. If any decals become illegible,
contact All Seasons Equipment for immediate replacement.
36. Handle only stable or safely arranged loads.
37. Do not wrap hoist cable around load. The load must be attached by lift rings, pallet forks, slings or other
approved means.
38. “The load shall be well secured and properly balanced in the sling or lifting device before it is lifted more than
a few inches” – OSHA Standards.
39. Use caution when handling fuel. Gasoline is very flammable.
40. Use the cable weight to maintain cable tension when operating without a load.
41. Grease pulleys daily to prevent freeze up and wear. Replace worn or damaged pulleys.
42. Cable end fittings and cable clips are potential problem areas. Inspect them regularly. Repairs should be made
by a qualified service person.
WARNING:
Use the cable weight to maintain cable tension when operating without a load.