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: IMPROPER electric chain hoist use could result in death or
serious injury. To avoid these hazards:
“NEVERs”
NEVER use the hoist to transport people.
NEVER lift a load over people.
NEVER work near or under hoisted loads.
NEVER operate a hoist if damaged or malfunctioning.
NEVER use a hoist which has been taken out of service until the
hoist has been properly repaired or replaced.
NEVER use a hoist if the hook latch is missing or broken.
NEVER operate unless the load is centered under the hoist.
NEVER splice a hoist chain.
NEVER use the hoist chain as a sling.
NEVER force a chain or hook into place by hammering.
NEVER jerk a load to prevent a sudden loading.
NEVER use a twisted, kinked, damaged or stretched load chain.
NEVER swing a suspended load.
NEVER support a load on the tip of the hook.
NEVER suspend a load for an extended period of time.
NEVER leave a suspended load unattended.
NEVER run the load chain over a sharp edge.
NEVER weld or cut a load suspended by a hoist.
NEVER use the hoist chain as a welding electrode.
NEVER wind so far that the hook touches the hoist body.
NEVER unwind so far that no unloaded chain is left.
NEVER operate a hoist if chain jumping, excessive noise,
jamming, overloading or binding occurs.
NEVER allow your attention to be diverted from operating the
hoist.
WARNING