Grizzly T23102, Owner'S Manual

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additional safety instructions for chain blocks
8. Warning label.
always make
sure the warning label on the chain
block is legible so that the operator
can be aware of the immediate haz-
ards of operating the chain block. if
the label becomes damaged, replace
it.
9. crushing hazard.
if the load
should fall, it could cause death or
serious personal injury to anyone
underneath the chain block. always
make sure the operator and bystand-
ers never move under the load.
10. operation speed. use a slow
and steady pace when raising or
lowering the load to avoid jerking or
tangling the chains and load.
11. head protection.
always wear
a hard hat or similar head protection
when using the chain block.
12. operational difficulty.
if the
chain block seems to require exces-
sive force to lift the load, check for
the following and resolve them before
continuing:
— is the load heavier than the rated
capacity of the chain block?
— are the chains or load entangled in
any way?
— is an obstacle blocking the load or
chains?
— are the chains and load not directly
under the chain block?
— have the gears inside the chain
block housing jammed?
no list of safety guidelines can be complete. every shop environment is different.
always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions.
use this and other machinery with caution and respect. failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results.
1. lifting poWer.
this chain block
is designed to be comfortable for
one person to lift the load using only
hand power. Never use a motor or an
additional mechanical device with this
chain block to lift the load.
2. safety hooKs. Before lifting,
inspect the safety hooks to make
certain they are securely attached,
and verify that the safety catches are
operating correctly.
3. metal fatigue.
Before using,
inspect the hooks, chains, and chain
block housing to verify that the metal
parts do not have cracks or other
signs of potential failure.
4. dynamic loading. swinging or
jerking the load will cause dynamic
loading that could exceed the capaci-
ties of the chain block, which could
result in the load falling.
5. chain entanglement.
always
make sure the chains are not twisted
around each other before lifting. Keep
body parts, long hair, and jewelry
away from the chains and hooks to
prevent entanglement during lifting.
6. vertical movement. the chain
block is designed to only move the
load straight up and straight down.
swinging or dragging the load could
cause chain block failure and the load
to fall.
7. load types. Never lift personnel or
livestock with this chain block.