WARNING! MACHINE MALFUNCTION HAZARD
Using the product outside the limits of its duty class or operating conditions could
cause malfunction of the product and lead to death, severe injury, or property damage.
Only use the product within the limits of its duty class or operating conditions.
Prohibited use of the product includes, but is not limited to the following:
• Using the product in areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere
• Exceeding the maximum working load
• Using the product for lifting or transporting people
• Transporting a load with people nearby
• Moving or holding loads above people
• Pulling a load loose
• Dragging or towing a load
• Pulling a load at an angle, or dragging a load. Always lift, pull, and tension in a straight line
between the load and chain hoist.
• Removing the safety latch from the hook
• Touching the chain during the hoisting motion
• Making knots in load ropes or chains or shortening them with devices such as bolts or screws
• Lifting the load with the slack end of the load chain
• Operating the product when the chain is twisted
• Operating a damaged product
• Manipulating the slipping clutch
• Approaching the slipping clutch in normal operation
• Using the product as an earth reference for welding.
For more information, see chapters Product description and Operating conditions. When in
doubt, contact the manufacturer or the representative of the manufacturer.
2.3.3
Changes to the product
WARNING
MACHINE MALFUNCTION HAZARD
Unauthorized changes or modifications to the product could lead to death, severe
injury or property damage.
Always contact the manufacturer to get advance written approval for any product
change or modification.
All modifications and corrections not authorized in the product manuals or which may affect the
maintenance, operation, safety, and availability of the product need to be approved in writing by
the manufacturer before implementation. Approval requires risk assessment taking into
consideration any new risks that the changes and modifications may bring.
Changes and modifications without proper risk assessment, elimination or reduction of risk and
without appropriate safety measures may lead to death, serious personal injuries or damage to
property or environment. Unauthorized modifications will also void the warranty.
If a modification or correction as described above has been implemented without the
manufacturer's permission, its effect on warranty liability will be considered case-by-case. Thus,
the warranty application may be rejected altogether. Should you consider a modification or
alteration necessary, you must contact the organization that manufactured and designed the
product. No modification is permitted unless you first obtain the written approval of the
manufacturer.
2 HEALTH, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (HSE)
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