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WARNING: To Avoid Injury
1. DO read ANSI B30.16 safety standard for overhead hoists and hoist manufacturer’s Operating and Maintenance Instructions.
2. DO be familiar with hoist operating controls, procedures and warnings.
3. DO make sure hook travel is in the same direction as shown on controls.
4. DO make sure hoist limit switches function properly.
5. DO maintain firm footing when operating hoist.
6. DO make sure that load slings or other approved slinging attachments are properly sized and seated in the hook saddle.
7. DO make sure that the hook latch is closed and not supporting any part of load.
8. DO make sure that load is free to move and will clear all obstructions.
9. DO take up slack carefully, check load balance, lift a few inches and check load holding action before continuing.
10. DO avoid swinging of load or load hook.
11. DO make sure that all persons stay clear of the suspended load.
12. DO warn personnel of an approaching load.
13. DO protect load chain from weld spatter or other damaging contaminants.
14. DO promptly report any malfunction, unusual performance, or damage of the hoist.
15. DO inspect hoist regularly, replace damaged or worn parts, and keep appropriate records of maintenance.
16. DO use the hoist manufacturer’s recommended parts when repairing a hoist.
17. DO use hook latches whenever possible. DO NOT remove the hook latch.
18. DO apply lubricant to the load chain as recommended by the hoist manufacturer.
19. DO not lift more than rated load.
20. DO NOT use the hoist load limiting device to measure the load.
21. DO NOT use damaged hoist or hoist that is not working correctly.
22. DO NOT use the hoist with twisted, kinked, damaged or worn chain.
23. DO NOT lift a load unless chain is properly seated in chain wheel(s) or sprocket(s).
24. DO NOT use load chain as a sling or wrap chain around the load.
25. DO NOT lift a load if any binding prevents equal loading on all supporting ropes or chains.
26. DO NOT apply the load to the tip of the hook.
27. DO NOT operate unless load is centered under hoist.
28. DO NOT allow your attention to be diverted from operating the hoist.
29. DO NOT operate the hoist beyond limits of load chain travel.
30. DO NOT use limit switches as routine operating stops unless recommended. They are emergency devices only.
31. DO NOT use hoist to lift, support, or transport people.
32. DO NOT lift loads over people.
33. DO NOT leave a suspended load unattended unless specific precautions have been taken.
34. DO NOT allow sharp contact between two hoists or between hoist and obstructions.
35. DO NOT allow any part of hoist to be used as a ground for welding. When gas welding ensure that the load chain or hook is
not subject to heat.
36. DO NOT allow any part of hoist to be touched by a live welding electrode.
37. DO NOT remove or obscure the warnings on the hoist.
38. DO NOT adjust or repair a hoist unless qualified to perform hoist maintenance.
39. DO NOT attempt to lengthen the load chain or repair damaged load chain.
40. DO NOT apply a sudden load to the chain such as pushing a load off a ledge and allowing the chain to ‘catch’ it.
41. DO be sure that the hoist is unloaded and power supply is disconnected before performing maintenance and repair
procedures.
