Safety
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3.
Safety
Before you use the sheet metal lifting clamp, carefully read the following safety instructions.
Chapters 3.1 to 3.3 list basic behavior rules that you must observe when handling the sheet metal
lifting clamp. You must absolutely follow the instructions that are marked with a symbol to
prevent danger to people. Warnings that belong to the individual instructions are always listed
before the step in question.
3.1
Basic safety instructions
The sheet metal lifting clamp has been constructed, tested, and left the company in a perfectly safe
condition. In order to maintain this state, you must follow the instructions in these operating
instructions.
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Read these operating instructions in their entirety;
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Heed the warnings and safety instructions;
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Make sure that these operating instructions are always available where the sheet metal lifting
clamp will be used;
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Make sure that only qualified staff performs work with and on the sheet metal lifting clamp (see
Tab. 1);
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During use, comply with the locally-applicable requirements for occupational safety and the work
instructions of the operator;
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Consider the circumstances on-site;
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Observe the specified minimum load (see Technical data in Chapter 4);
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Observe the permissible angle of inclination (see Technical data in Chapter 4);
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Observe the maximum carrying capacity;
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Consider the additional tare weight of the sheet metal lifting clamp:
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Tare weight sheet metal lifting clamp + load weight = total weight
Consider the weight of all
components with regard to the maximum load capacity!
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Observe the permissible gripping range (see Technical data in Chapter 4);
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Use the sheet metal lifting clamp only in connection with swivels on the crane hook;
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Damage that compromises safety must be repaired by an expert company;
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Perform all work with great care;
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Wear your personal protective equipment;
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Never open a sheet metal lifting clamp when it is under load;
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Only use the sheet metal lifting clamp if the typeplate is clearly legible;
