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Safety precautions and warnings
Operator's Manual GB
3.3.7
3.3.7 Lifting loads with hoist
DANGER
• Only HIAB orginal ropes are to be used.
• Check and clean hoist rope regularly but
not using high pressure fluid jets neither
steam jets.
• Replace the rope if it is damaged.
• Always use safety gloves when handling
ropes or slings.
• Never guide a moving rope with your
hands!
WARNING
• Make sure that ropes do not touch or slide
over corners, cutting edges or other obsta-
cles.
WARNING
• Rope connections, bushings, press heads,
short splices, etc. must not be run through
the drive system/rope drive.
• The rope must be cleaned and checked for
damage after every use.
• Do not treat the rope with motor or
machine oil or grease.