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SAFETY PROCEDURES DURING OPERATION
CAUTION
ALWAYS Set the load properly in the hook.
ALWAYS Confirm that the safety latch has closed completely.
ALWAYS Take up the slack of the load chain and sling carefully, and make the initial
load liftoff shock as small as possible.
ALWAYS Use a hoist within the “ Duty rating “ , ED % or time rating.
ALWAYS Avoid excessive inching and make sure that the hoist motor completely
stops before reversing the operating direction.
NEVER Allow your attention to be diverted when operating the hoist and never leave a suspended
load unattended.
NEVER Operate the hoist unless the load is centered underneath it.
NEVER Use the hoist with twisted, kinked, damaged or worn chain and never
attempt to lengthen the load chain.
NEVER Use the load chain as a sling and never apply the load to the tip of the hook.
NEVER Use the load chain so that it comes in to contact with an edge.
NEVER Allow the chain or hook to be used as a ground for welding and never touch them with
live welding electrodes.
NEVER Abuse the friction clutch by using it frequently. lmproper use can severely
damage the hoist and lead to serious injuries.
NEVER Pull on the pendant control cable.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PROCEDURES
CAUTION
ALWAYS Have a qualified service person inspect the hoist periodically.
ALWAYS Clean the hoist thoroughly and keep the load chain well lubricated.
ALWAYS Only allow the friction clutch to be adjusted at an authorized NITCHI Service Shop .
NEVER Attempt to extend, repair or weld the load chain.
NEVER Touch live electrical parts.
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