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o avoid injury, it may be necessary to use multiple persons or an overhead
lifting device to lift the slings and rigging.
7. Protect sling from abrasive surfaces, pinch hazards, and edges. Use abrasion
protection for abrasive surfaces and cut protection for edges on the
hardware or load.
See page 5 for Cut and Abrasion Protection.
8. Ensure sling paths are smooth in the hitch without any twisting or bunching.
Sling shall not be twisted, tied into knots, or joined by knotting.
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4. Be sure warning indication devices are operable.
Do not drag sling over any surface.
Do not expose to damaging chemicals and/or temperatures over 180˚F/82˚C.
Refer to manufacturer for additional information.
5. Select compatible fittings.
6. Center the sling and the load on the hardware being used. Avoid bunching the
sling. Do not fold sling, rather, push together.
