Rev. 1/4/2017
AHSN, MANUAL.doc
Copyright 2017 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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Signal words:
Vestil Manufacturing Corp. recognizes the critical importance of workplace safety.
Employers are
responsible for instructing employees to use the product properly. Employees and any other person,
who might foreseeably assemble, use, repair, or perform maintenance on the crane must read and
understand every instruction BEFORE it. Crane operators should have access to the manual at all times
and should review the directions as necessary.
If you do not understand an instruction, ask your supervisor
or employer for clarification. Failure to adhere to the directions in this manual might lead to serious
personal injury or even death.
Although Vestil diligently strives to identify foreseeable hazardous situations, this manual cannot address every
conceivable danger. The end-user is ultimately responsible for exercising sound judgment at all times. Vestil is
not liable
for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply the recommended
maintenance and operation instructions that appear either in this manual or on labels affixed to the product.
This manual classifies personal injury risks and situations that could lead to property damage with SIGNAL
WORDS. These signal words announce an associated safety message. The reader must understand that the
signal word chosen indicates the seriousness of the described hazard.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme
situations.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR
or MODERATE injury.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that
might damage the crane.
Safe use recommendations:
Failure to read and understand the instructions included in this manual before using or servicing the crane
constitutes misuse of the product
.
Electrocution might result if the crane contacts electrified wires. Reduce the likelihood that an
operator or bystander might be electrocuted by applying
common sense
:
DO not assemble or use the crane in an area where it might contact electrified wires;
DO NOT
contact
electrified wires with the crane;
Before using the crane, always inspect the usage area for conditions that might require special precautions.
Material handling is dangerous. Improper or careless operation might result in serious personal
injuries sustained by the crane user(s) and bystanders. Always apply the following:
DO NOT use a structurally damaged/malfunctioning crane. ALWAYS inspect the crane before each use according to
the inspection instructions on p. 24-25. DO NOT use the crane unless it passes every part of the prescribed
inspection, i.e. do not use the crane if it is damaged.
DO NOT attempt to lift a load that weighs more than the maximum rated load of your crane model (see Specifications
table on p. 2-3, capacity labels on product, and label placement diagram on p. 25).
DO NOT stand beneath or travel under the crane if a load is suspended, and DO NOT permit any person to stand
beneath or travel under the load.
Inform all persons in the area that you are going to use the crane; instruct them to stay clear of the device and the
supported load during operation.
DO NOT allow people to ride on the load.
ALWAYS load the crane according to the “Proper loading” recommendations on p. 22-23. Failure to properly position
a load might cause the load to swing as it rises off of the ground, and a swinging load might and cause serious injury
to the operator(s) or others as a consequence.
DO NOT use the crane if any label (see p. 25) is unreadable, damaged, or absent. Replace label(s) as needed.
DO NOT use to crane to move (transport) loads; ONLY use the crane to lift loads!