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GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
WARNING – This emblem is used to warn against hazards
and unsafe practice which COULD result in severe personal
injury or death if proper procedures are not followed.
1. Be certain equipment (boom, sheave blocks, pen-
dants, etc.) is either lowered to the ground or blocked
securely before servicing, adjusting, or repairing hoist.
2. Be sure personnel are clear of work area BEFORE
operating hoist.
3. Read all warning and caution tag information provided
for safe operation and service of hoist.
4. Inspect rigging and hoist at the beginning of each
work shift. Defects should be corrected immediately.
5. Keep equipment in good operating condition. Perform
scheduled servicing and adjustments listed in the
“Preventive Maintenance” section of this manual.
6. An equipment warm-up procedure is recommended
for all start-ups and essential at ambient temperatures
below +40°F (4°C). Refer to “Warm-up Procedure”
listed in the “Preventive Maintenance” section of this
manual.
7. Operate hoist line speeds to match job conditions.
8. Leather gloves should be used when handling wire
rope.
9. Never attempt to handle wire rope when the hook
end is not free. Keep all parts of body and clothing
clear of cable rollers, cable entry area of fairleads
and hoist drum.
10. When winding wire rope on the hoist drum, never
attempt to maintain tension by allowing wire rope to
slip through hands. Always use “Hand-Over-Hand”
technique.
11. Never use wire rope with broken strands. Replace
wire rope.
12. Do not weld on any part of the hoist.
13. Use recommended hydraulic oil and gear lubricant.
14. Keep hydraulic system clean and free from contami-
nation at all times.
15. Use correct anchor for wire rope and pocket in drum.
16. Do not use knots to secure or attach wire rope.
17. The BRADEN designed wire rope anchors are
capable of supporting the rated load when installed
properly. For additional safety, ALWAYS maintain a
minimum of ve (5) wraps of wire rope on the drum.
18. Never attempt to clean, oil or perform any mainte-
nance on a machine with the engine or prime mover
running, unless instructed to do so in this manual.
19. Never operate hoist controls unless you are properly
positioned at the operators station and you are sure
personnel are clear of the work area.
20. Assure personnel who are responsible for hand
signals are clearly visible and that the signals to be
used are thoroughly understood by everyone.
21. Ground personnel should stay in view of the operator
and clear of hoist drum. Do not allow ground personnel
near hoist line under tension. A safe distance of at
least 1-1/2 times the length of the cable should be
maintained.
22. Do not exceed the maximum pressure, PSI (bar), or
ow, GPM (LPM), stated in the hoist specications.
23. Install guarding to prevent personnel from getting
any part of body or clothing caught at a point where
the cable is wrapped onto the drum or drawn through
guide rollers.
24. “Deadman” controls, which automatically shut o pow-
er to the hoist whenever the operator leaves his sta-
tion, should be installed whenever practicable.
25. Never allow anyone to stand under a suspended load.
26. Avoid sudden “shock” loads or attempting to “jerk”
load free. This type of operation may cause heavy
loads, in excess of rated capacity, which may result
in failure of cable and hoist.
CAUTION – This emblem is used to warn against potential
or unsafe practices which COULD result in personal injury
and product or property damage if proper procedures are not
followed.
Safety for operators and ground personnel is of prime concern. Always take the necessary precautions to ensure safety
to others as well as yourself. The following recommendations are oered as a general safety guide. Local rules and
regulations will also apply.
Safety and informational callouts used in this manual include:
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