Maasdam Pow’R-Pull, Operation And Safety Instructions

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...OFTEN IMITATED, NEVER DUPLICATED!™
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MAASDAM – THE ORIGINAL...
Regular lubrication is VERY IMPORTANT .
The unit will not function properly and
may become dangerous if not lubricated.
Apply lightweight motor oil (i.e. SAE20)
or spray lubricant (i.e. WD-40© ) to points
highlighted below. Frequency of lubrica-
tion depends on frequency of use and
operating environment. Regularly check
unit and apply lubrication when needed.
Besides following the Safety, Lubrication and How to Operate... instructions found on pages 2 - 9, Maasdam also
recommends the periodic inspection of your tool. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers has developed
such an inspection schedule. Make this practice part of your regular maintenance!
Visual Inspection *
The operator should visually inspect the tool before each use, looking at...
1) all moving mechanisms for interference with proper operation
2) hooks and latches for deformations, chemical damage,
cracks and wear
3) hook latch for proper operation/attachment
4) wire rope for fraying, kinking, corrosion, etc.
5) levers for bends, cracks or other damage
6) damage to the support for the hoist
7) make sure all moving parts are properly lubricated
*Maasdam suggests visual inspection before every use.
Written Inspections
A third party inspection, with recorded results for continuing evaluation, should
be conducted regularly on each tool. The frequency depends on use - Daily to
Weekly: every 3 months; Weekly to Monthly: every 6 months; and Monthly:
once a year.
1) Loose bolts, nuts or rivets
2) Evidence of worn, corroded, cracked or distorted parts
3) Evidence of damage to hook retaining nuts or collars
4) Evidence of worn pawls, cams or ratchets
5) Evidence of warning label
6) End connections of wire rope
Swivel
Retainer Pawl
LUBRICATION
INSPECTION
• Lubricate all moving parts regularly!
• Wear safety glasses whenever operating a Puller!
• When operating, keep others clear from the immediate area!
• When pulling or lifting, load should be in straight
line, hook to hook!
• Keep hands, hair and clothing away from all moving parts!
• Do not allow ratchet wheel to spin freely!
• Make sure that safety latches on hooks are securely closed!
• Never remove warning labels affixed to the unit!
• Misuse of this product can lead to serious bodily injury!
• Do not allow nose of pawl to rest on tip of ratchet
wheel teeth!
• Pullers are not intended for use as tie-down!
• Maintain at least 2 wraps of cable or strap (excluding
Part No. WS-25 Strap Pull’R) on ratchet wheel drum
when unit is under load.
Retainer Wheel
Inner Hub
Retainer Pawl Spring
Snap Block
ADDITIONAL THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN
USING OUR QUALITY MAASDAM PRODUCTS
Read - and follow - all instructions. Successful use of your Puller will happen when you understand how
to use the unit and apply good sense while doing so. Be SAFE! Get to know the “Proper Usage” of your
tool by examining the following illustrations.
Failure to read this manunal may lead to serious bodily injury!
Inspect unit
before each use.
If unit/cable is
defective, frayed,
twisted or kinked,
DO NOT USE.
Use only
Maasdam parts
and
accessories.
Use sling or
eyebolt of
proper
strength.
Seat load in
saddle of hook,
not on tip of
hook. Safety
latches on hooks
must be closed.
Always pull.
Never use
pushing motion.
Read
Operations
Manual
before using.
DO’s
DON’T
Get
fingers, hair
or clothing
caught in
the unit.
DON’T
Place
hands on
or near
moving
parts.
DON’T
Lift people
or lift over
people.
DON’T
Use a
cheater bar
to extend
the handle.
DON’T
Exceed
load limits.
(Depicted for
one ton unit.)
DON’T
Pass cable,
strap or
rope over
sharp
edges.
DON’T
Seat load
on tip of
hook.
DON’T
Attach hook
back on
Puller.
DON’T
Modify
Unit.
DON’Ts
PARTS & ACCESSORIES
When Safety and Dependability Matter Most. These are
the watchwords that guide Maasdam Pow’R-Pull’s every
action. We build our products using the finest materials
available. We test and retest our units so that you receive
the finest quality Pow’R-Pull, Long Haul Rope Puller or
Strap Pull’R available. The very same component parts used to produce your tool
can also be purchased. Identify your needs and choose
from one of the many Tool Life Extend’R Kits available.
If a Swivel Hook Assembly needs replacement, it is best to
replace the nut at the same time. Safety and Dependability
go hand-in-hand with a well maintained unit!
To order a kit, contact a customer service representative at 888.797.7855
THREE TYPES OF PULLERS
CABLE STRAP ROPE