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To Avoid Injury
1.
DO
be familiar with Chain Block operating controls,
procedures and warnings.
2.
DO
make sure the Chain Block suspension hook is
securely attached to a suitable support.
3.
DO
maintain a firm footing or be otherwise secured
when operating Chain Block.
4.
DO
make sure that load slings or other approved
sling attachments are properly sized and seated in
the hook saddle.
5.
DO
make sure that the hook latch, is closed and not
supporting any part of the load.
6.
DO
make sure that the load is free to move and will
clear all obstructions.
7.
DO
take up slack chain carefully, check load
balance, lift a few centimetres and check load
holding action before continuing.
8.
DO
make sure that all persons stay clear of the
suspended load.
9.
DO
avoid swinging of load or load hook.
10.
DO
protect load chain from weld spatter or other
damaging contaminants.
11.
DO
promptly report any malfunction, unusual
performance, or damage of the Chain Block.
12.
DO
inspect Chain Block regularly, replace damaged
or worn parts and keep appropriate records of
maintenance.
13.
DO
use GT Viper genuine parts when repairing a
Chain Block.
14.
DO
apply lubricant to the load chain as
recommended in this manual.
15.
DO
replace damaged or malfunctioning hook latch.
16.
DO NOT
use a hook without a latch.
17.
DO NOT
lift more than rated load.
18.
DO NOT
use damaged Chain Block or Chain Block
that is not working correctly.
19.
DO NOT
use the Chain Block with twisted, kinked,
damaged or worn chain.
20.
DO NOT
lift a load unless chain is properly seated
in chain wheel(s).
21.
DO NOT
use load chain as a sling or wrap chain
around load.
22.
DO NOT
lift a load if any binding prevents equal
loading on all supporting chains.
23.
DO NOT
apply the load to the tip of the hook.
24.
DO NOT
operate unless load is centred under Chain
Block.
25.
DO NOT
operate Chain Block with other than
manual power.
26.
DO NOT
permit more than one operator to pull on a
single hand chain at one time.
27.
DO NOT
allow your attention to be diverted from
operating the Chain Block.
28.
DO NOT
operate the Chain Block beyond limits of
load chain travel.
29.
DO NOT
use Chain Block to lift, support or transport
people.
30.
DO NOT
lift loads over people.
32.
DO NOT
allow sharp contact between two Chain
Blocks or between Chain Block and obstructions.
33.
DO NOT
allow the chain or hook to be used as a
earth for welding.
34.
DO NOT
allow the chain or hook to be touched by a
live welding electrode.
35.
DO NOT
remove or obscure the warnings on the
Chain Block.
36.
DO NOT
adjust or repair a Chain Block unless
qualified to perform Chain Block maintenance.
37.
DO NOT
attempt to lengthen the load chain or
repair damaged load chain.
38.
DO NOT
use a Chain Block inverted.
Safety Precautions
HOISTS
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