Vestil CJIB Series, Manual

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Table of Contents Rev. 10/27/2021 CJIB MANUAL
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SIGNAL WORDS
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to indicate the likelihood of personal injuries, as well as the probable
seriousness of those injuries, if the product is misused in the ways described. Other signal words call
attention to uses of the product likely cause property damage. The following are signal words used in
this manual and their definitions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, no
manual can address every conceivable risk. The most effective way to avoid injury is to exercise sound
judgment when assembling, using, inspecting, and maintaining this crane.
DANGER
Electrocution might result if the crane contacts electrified wires. DO NOT assemble or use the crane in
an area where contact with electrified wires could occur.
WARNING
Material handling is dangerous. Improper or careless operation might result in serious personal injuries.
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Inspect the usage area each time the crane is used. Make sure that all debris on the ground
is removed.
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DO NOT use a damaged or malfunctioning crane. ALWAYS inspect the crane before each use by
following the INSPECTIONS instructions on p. 12-13. DO NOT use the crane unless it passes every part of
the appropriate inspection. DO NOT use the crane unless it is in SATISFACTORY CONDITION . See RECORD
on page 11.
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DO NOT attempt to lift a load that weighs more than the capacity of your crane. Capacity for each
AHA model crane is provided in the SPECIFICATIONS section on page 2. Capacity also appears in the
LABELING DIAGRAM section of this manual on p. 13, as well as on capacity labels applied to the
product.
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Keep clear of the suspended load. DO NOT put any part of your body under a suspended load.
• Inform all persons in the usage area that you are going to use the crane; instruct them to stay clear of
the crane and the load during operation.
• DO NOT lift people with the crane. DO NOT lift loads over people. ONLY use the crane to lift stable
loads!
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DO NOT allow people to climb on the load or the crane.
• DO NOT operate manual motions with other than manual power.
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DO NOT install the crane on a sloped surface. Only install the crane on even, level ground.
• ALWAYS load the crane in accordance with LOADING THE CRANE recommendations on p. 11.
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DO NOT lift a load unless it is centered under your hoist. A swinging load might cause serious injury.
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DO NOT remove or obscure any label on the crane. DO NOT use the crane if any label is damaged,
missing, or not easily readable. See LABELING DIAGRAM on p. 13. Contact Vestil for replacement labels.
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DO NOT modify the crane in any way without the express approval of Vestil in writing. Unapproved
modifications automatically void the LIMITED WARRANTY on p. 14 and might make the crane unsafe to
use.
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DANGER
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 .
WARNING
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
MODERATE injury.
NOTICE
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as
operation that might damage the product .
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