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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of
a high quality hoist. We design and
manufacture hoists to strict specifications and with proper use and maintenance
should bring you years of satisfying service.
WARNING
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Read, study and follow all instructions before operating this
device. Failure to heed these instructions may result in personal injury
and/or property damage.
Your hoist can develop tremendous pulling forces and if used unsafely or
improperly could result in property damage, serious injury or death. Throughout
this manual you will find the following symbols for caution, warning and danger.
Pay particular attention to the notes preceded by these symbols as they are
written for your safety. Ultimately, safe operation of this device rests with you, the
operator.
This
indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. This notation is also used to alert you
against unsafe practices.
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HOIST
Your hoist is a powerful piece of machinery. It is important that you
understand the basics of its operation and specifications so that when you
need to use it, you can use it with confidence and safety. Below is a list of
the components of your hoist and their use. You should practice using
your hoist before you are in a situation where you
need to use it.
1. This hoist is engineered for maximum line pull with only one layer of cable
spooled onto the hoist drum (the first layer).
CAUTION
WARNING