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NEVER
dropping or releasing a load could result in death or serious injury. To avoid this hazard, do not
operate the bottom hook release mechanism (hook cam) when the hoist with cylinder-controlled
or optional detachable hook is under load.
NEVER
operate unless the load is centered under the hoist.
NEVER
use the hoist chain as a sling.
NEVER
use a twisted, kinked, damaged or stretched load chain.
NEVER
swing a suspended load.
NEVER
support a load on the tip of the hook.
NEVER
contact the load chain over an edge.
NEVER
weld or cut a load suspended by a hoist.
NEVER
use the hoist chain as a welding electrode.
NEVER
operate a hoist if chain jumping or excessive noise occurs.
NEVER
use the limit switch or friction clutch as limit switch regularly,
otherwise a hoist will be severely damaged to bring serious injury.
These devices are for emergency use only.
NEVER
pull the push button cord.
NEVER
handle the arm-fitting during the hoist operation.
3.2.3 After operation
NEVER
leave a suspended load unattended, and/ or for an attended period of time.
NEVER
throw or drop the hoist when carrying it.
3.2.4 Maintenance
ALWAYS
let the qualified service personnel inspect the hoist periodically.
ALWAYS
oil the load chain.
ALWAYS
have KITO or an authorized dealer adjust the friction clutch.
NEVER
splice, add and weld a load chain for extension.
NEVER
touch live electrical parts.
3.2.5 Others
ALWAYS
consult the manufacturer or your dealer if you plan to use a hoist in an excessively corrosive
environment (salt water, sea, air and/or acid, explosive environment or other corrosive
compounds, etc.)
