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Lever Hoist 245051
Lifting Tool Safety
Inspect the equipment
• Before use, always check the condition of the equipment, paying particular
attention to cables, locking mechanisms, and hydraulic fittings. Cables should
be free from kinks, and should not show any evidence of fraying or cutting.
Locking mechanisms should work freely, and should be clean of excessive dirt
or grease. Hydraulic fittings should be in good condition, and free from leaks
• Never allow oil or grease to come in contact with the brake
• Any additional supports should be capable of taking the full weight of the
object to be lifted, along with some additional capacity as a safety measure
• All safety devices (including automatic) should be tested before use
• Check that the hooks are sound. If a hook has more than a 10° twist out of
true, or has an excessive throat opening, it should be replaced
• Check each hook safety latch is not damaged or bent and fully seals the
hook opening
• If any part of the lifting equipment is found to be damaged or worn, it must
be repaired with genuine replacement parts, at an authorised service centre
before the equipment is used.
• Lifting equipment should be inspected by a qualified person at least once
each year, and the results of the inspection recorded in an inspection book
for future reference
• Do not modify any lifting equipment. Any attempt to modify this equipment
could result in serious injury to yourself or others around you, and will
invalidate its guarantee
Locating the lever hoist
• Position the lever hoist in a suitable well-lit work area
• Keep work area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials
• Never use a lever hoist in wet, explosive or corrosive environments
Attaching a load
• Any load must only be attached/supported by the correct lifting points
• Winches/jacks should not be used in conjunction with any other lifting devices
• The load must always be free to lift. If the load is caught, or restricted during
lifting, overloading of the lifting equipment will result
• Only attach a load in a manner that ensures that the load is stable, and will
remain stable through the lifting process
• Never wrap the chain around a load, or use the load chain as a sling
Danger area
• Whenever any object is being lifted, the area directly below, and a reasonable
area around, the object should be considered highly dangerous. Do not reach
into, or otherwise enter, this area until the object is properly supported
• Lifting equipment must be operated from a position where the operator is not
at risk from a falling load (i.e. outside of the danger area)
• Protective headgear (e.g. hardhat) and protective footwear, should be worn by
the operator, and any person near to the danger area
• Never use a lever hoist or any other overhead lifting equipment for lifting
persons
During a lift
• The operator should have constant eye contact with the load. If it is impractical
for the operator to have constant eye contact, then the danger area should be
sealed off, and additional persons with full view of the operating area must be
used to relay instructions to the operator
• Lifting equipment must only be operated by persons who fully understand and
follow the operating instructions
• Do not change from lifting to lowering rapidly. Allow the load to completely
stop moving before changing direction
• If the lifting equipment is unable to raise a load, stop immediately. The lift load
capacity will have been exceeded
• When lowering a load, make allowance for the fact that a load will usually run
on for a few centimetres after the mechanism has been stopped
• Lifting equipment must never be used for any purpose other than vertical lifts
• Do not lift an object to a greater height than is absolutely necessary
• Never leave a suspended load unattended
• If you are in any way unsure about the safe method of using this equipment,
do not use
1
Mounting Hook
2 Drum
3 Chain Brake Dial
4 Direction Control
5 Lever
6 Load Hook
7 Safety Bar
8 Load Chain
9 Chain End Stop
Product Familiarisation
Intended Use
Portable, hand-operated manual lever hoist, for vertical lifting of loads. This device
is designed for temporary operation only, and should not be used for permanent
suspension of loads. Domestic use only.
Unpacking Your Tool
• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarise yourself with all its features
and functions
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any
parts are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting
to use this tool
Before Use
Installing the lever hoist
WARNING:
Ensure the lever hoist is suspended from a structure capable of
supporting a load of at least 1½ x the safe working load of the lever hoist.
• Install the lever hoist, so the lever sits in a position where it can be easily
reached and safely operated
• The user must be able to operate the lever safely, from a location to the side
of the suspended load
Attaching the load
WARNING: DO NOT use the chain as a sling. This may cause damage to
the chain.
• Attach load to Load Hook (6), using slings, chains or other lifting devices,
suitable for the type, shape and weight of the load (Fig.I)
• Centre the load on the Load Hook correctly (Fig.II)
WARNING:
• NEVER load the Load Hook in front of the Safety Bar (Fig. III-A)
• NEVER load the Load Hook tip (Fig. III-B)
• NEVER load the Load Hook off the centre line (Fig. III-C)
• NEVER load the Load Hook sideways (Fig. III-D)
WARNING:
ALWAYS ensure that the Mounting Hook (1) is fully engaged, with
its Safety Bar (7) securely closed.
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