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12. When using two hoists to suspend one load, select two hoists
each having a rated capacity equal to or more than the load.
This provides adequate safety in the event of a sudden load
shift.
13. Never place your hand inside the throat area of a hook.
14. Never use the hoist load chain as a sling.
15. Never operate a hoist when the load is not centered under the
hook. Do not “side pull” or “yard.”
16. Never operate a hoist with twisted, kinked, “capsized” or
damaged load chain.
17. Do not force a chain or hook into place by hammering.
18. Never insert the point of the hook into a chain link.
19. Be certain the load is properly seated in the saddle of the
hook and the hook latch is engaged.
20. Do not support the load on the tip of the hook.
21. Never run the load chain over a sharp edge. Use a sheave.
22. Pay attention to the load at all times when operating the hoist.
23. Always ensure that you, and all other people, are clear of the
path of the load. Do not lift a load over people.
24. Never use the hoist for lifting or lowering people, and never
allow anyone to stand on a suspended load.
25. Ease the slack out of the chain and sling when starting a lift.
Do not jerk the load.
26. Do not swing a suspended load.
27. Never weld or cut on a load suspended by the hoist.
28. Never use the hoist chain as a welding electrode.
29. Do not operate hoist if chain jumping, excessive noise,
jamming, overloading, or binding occurs.
30. Only operate the hoist with manual power.
31. After use, or when in a non-operational mode, the chain hoist
should be secured against unauthorized and unwarranted use.
32. Do not leave a load suspended when the hoist is unattended
or not in use.
WARNING TAG
Each hoist is supplied from the factory with a multi-language
warning tag. If the tag is not attached to your unit, order a new tag
and install it. Refer to the parts list for the part number. Read and
obey all warnings and other safety information attached to this
hoist. Tag may be shown smaller than actual size.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in
death, severe injury or property damage:
• Read manual before using this product.
• Do not lift, lower or pull more than
rated load.
• Do not lift people or loads over
people.
• Do not operate with twisted or damaged
chain or kinked, frayed or cut rope or strap.
• Do not operate lever hoist or puller with handle
extension (cheaters).
• Do not operate if damaged or malfunctioning.
• Do not operate when chain, rope or strap cannot
form straight line with load.
• Do not operate with other than manual power.
• Do not operate with open latch, twisted hook or
without a latch.
• Always keep minimum of 3 wraps of wire rope
or 2 wraps of strap on drum.
• Do not remove or obscure warning labels.
WARNING
SPECIFICATIONS
General
Manual Chain Hoists can be mounted to the suspension shaft of a
trolley or a permanent mounting structure. The hoist is designed to
lift and lower loads up to rated capacity with minimal hand chain
effort.
To determine your basic hoist configuration, refer to capacity and
lot number label located on gear end cover for model number
information.
Model Code Explanation
Example:
SMB
-
005
-
10
-
8
V
Series
Capacity
Lift
Hand Chain
Slip Clutch
