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CHAIN BLOCK
SAFETY OPERATIONS & PARTS MANUAL
CH A IN BL O CK
WARNING
TO AVOID INJURY
1. DO
be familiar with chain block operating controls, procedures and
warnings.
2. DO
make sure the chain block suspension hook is securely attached
to a suitable support.
3. DO
maintain a firm footing or be otherwise secured when operating
chain block.
4. DO
make sure that load slings or other approved sling attachments
are properly sized and seated in the hook saddle.
5. DO
make sure that the hook latch, is closed and not supporting any
part of the load.
6. DO
make sure that the load is free to move and will clear all
obstructions.
7. DO
take up slack chain carefully, check load balance, lift a few
centimetres and check load holding action before continuing.
8. DO
make sure that all persons stay clear of the suspended load.
9. DO
avoid swinging of load or load hook.
10. DO
protect load chain from weld spatter or other damaging
contaminants.
11. DO
promptly report any malfunction, unusual performance, or
damage of the chain block.
12. DO
inspect chain block regularly, replace damaged or worn parts
and keep appropriate records of maintenance.
13. DO
use Beaver genuine parts when repairing a chain block.
14. DO
use hook latches wherever possible.
15. DO
apply lubricant to the load chain as recommended in this manual.
16. DO
replace damaged or malfunctioning hook latch.
17. DO
NOT
lift more than rated load.
18. DO
NOT
use damaged chain block or chain block that is not working
correctly.
19. DO
NOT
use the chain block with twisted, kinked, damaged or worn
chain.
20. DO
NOT
lift a load unless chain is properly seated in chain wheel(s).
21. DO
NOT
use load chain as a sling or wrap chain around load.
22. DO
NOT
lift a load if any binding prevents equal loading on all
supporting chains.
23. DO
NOT
apply the load to the tip of the hook.
24. DO
NOT
operate unless load is centred under chain block.
25. DO
NOT
operate chain block with other than manual power.
26. DO
NOT
permit more than one operator to pull on a single hand chain
at one time.
27. DO
NOT
allow your attention to be diverted from operating the chain
block.
28. DO
NOT
operate the chain block beyond limits of load chain travel.
29. DO
NOT
use chain block to lift, support or transport people.
30. DO
NOT
lift loads over people.
31. DO
NOT
leave a suspended load unattended unless specific
precautions have been taken.
32. DO
NOT
allow sharp contact between two chain blocks or between
chain block and obstructions.
33. DO
NOT
allow the chain or hook to be used as a earth for welding.
34. DO
NOT
allow the chain or hook to be touched by a live welding
electrode.
35. DO
NOT
remove or obscure the warnings on the chain block.
36. DO
NOT
adjust or repair a chain block unless qualified to perform
chain block maintenance.
37. DO
NOT
attempt to lengthen the load chain or repair damaged load
chain.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & PROCEDURES
