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Wear protective clothing adjusted to the given environment and take preventive measures for the protection against injuries
adjusted to the given environment all the time you work.
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Persons unable to operate the appliance due to their physical, sensory or mental abilities or their inexperience or
lack of knowledge must not operate it.
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If the appliance show any sign of visible damage the appliance must not be put into operation.
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Repairs of the appliance can only be executed by an electrician. There might be significant risks as a result of unau-
thorised repairs.
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The same regulations apply for accessories
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Güde GmbH & Co. KG does not answer for damages caused by:
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Appliance damage by mechanical influences and overloading.
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Any changes to the appliance.
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Use for any other purpose than that described in the Operating Instructions.
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Unconditionally follow all safety instructions to prevent accidents and damage.
Important safety instructions
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Before starting any work, the pulley block must be checked whether all components work properly. Check especially the
perfect state of the snap hooks preventing hook self-release from means used for load fastening (ropes, rings, transport
loops, etc.) when lifting the load.
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Loads fastened contrary to regulations that may fall down must not be lifted.
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All lifting actions may only be performed using appropriate fasteners (ropes, rings, transport loops, etc.) and under appropri-
ate provisions and standards applicable in the place of work.
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Putting the pulley block into operation with an inappropriately balanced fall line is not allowed.
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A pulley block with a lifted load must not be left unattended.
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The loading capacity of the carrying elements must be checked before working with the pulley block.
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Please contact your authorised dealer and avoid any optional repairs if the equipment is not working properly.
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To enable timely intervention in case of imminent danger, the operator must operate the pulley block from a position allowing
monitoring of the whole place of work.
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The pulley block must not be modified in any way; lifting devices supplied along with the pulley block to be used only.
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Please check the steel chain for any damage before putting the equipment into operation. Using a pulley block
with a damaged chain is strictly prohibited.
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Lifting persons is inadmissible.
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Mess in the place of work may result in injuries.
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Check the equipment for any damage. Check carefully the perfect and proper function of the protective devices before using
the equipment the next time. Check whether the function of the moving parts is appropriate, whether not being dragged or
damaged. All parts must be installed properly so that the right equipment operation is provided. Any damaged safety devices
and parts must be professionally repaired or replaced in a customer service centre unless otherwise provided in the Operat-
ing Instructions.
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Have any damaged parts immediately replaced.
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Do not execute any optional repairs (warranty would not apply with the safety level being decreased).
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Do not uselessly expose the hoist to climatic influences, solar radiation, dust and frost.
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Any presence or passing of persons under the hung load or in the immediate vicinity of the hung load is explic-
itly prohibited.
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Do not lift the load in one step. After lifting the load (chain being tight), app. 10 cm above the ground, test the brake perform-
ance by lifting, lowering the load.
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Never pull the load on the ground.
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Make sure the chain is never kinked.
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Do not lift/lower the load too fast.
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Never lift the load with 2 chain blocks.
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Do not wrap the chain around the load being lifted.
Inspections
Regular inspection
Visual check by the user or trained professional staff. In doing so, check any
abnormal sound when working.
Additional inspection
Not only a visual check is necessary for the braking system. Test the brakes as
follows:
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Hung the load
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Lift the load
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Lift and lower the load to various heights
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Check whether load holding in any position is ensured
Brake adjustment (see picture 1)
(A) Adjustment providing maximum braking effect.
(B) Press slowly away from the A direction and insert the safety pin.
Replace the brake disc if its thickness is less than 3 mm.
Picture 1
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