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7.
Use
7.1
Inspection before use
An inspection must be conducted before each use. You must conduct an inspection before first use
(initial start-up), before each recurring use or after each servicing. For the precise details of the
corresponding inspections, see the maintenance/inspection plan. Read Chapter 8, especially 8.3 - 8.5.
The inspection is intended to ensure that the sheet metal lifting clamp is in perfect condition and
ready for operation.
Before using the sheet metal lifting clamp, you must observe the following with regard to the work
environment:
DANGER
Danger to life due to falling load!
A falling load can cause severe injuries or death.
Never linger under a suspended load.
Never pass under a suspended load.
Ensure there is sufficient free space to work.
Ensure that there are no people in the working area.
WARNING
Danger of crushing due to lack of space!
There is a danger of crushing due to clearances that are too small at the load pick-up point,
on the load transport path or at the load drop-off point.
Inspect your work environment.
Ensure there is sufficient space at the load pick-up point, on the load transport path,
and at the load drop-off point.
7.2
Preparation of load and sheet metal lifting clamp
Before you can use the sheet metal lifting clamp, you must prepare the load and the sheet metal
lifting clamp as follows:
1.
Prepare the load by removing
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Oil,
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Grease, and
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Scale from the load.
2.
Make sure that the clamping jaws of the sheet metal lifting clamp are not dirty and there is no oil
or grease on them.
3.
If necessary, clean the clamping jaws with a clean cloth.
