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Safety Precautions
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1.1. Hoist Safety Precautions
WARNING:
This symbol warns for unsafe practices or situations which may cause damage to the
property and even injuries to the personnel.
DANGER:
This symbol indicates a potentially dangerous situation which if not avoided may cause
severe injuries or death
All operators and other users who are near the steel wire rope or its load must
wear required safety equipment: gloves, safety helmet / hard hat, safety shoes
and eye protection.
Before installing, removing, inspecting, or performing any maintenance on the
hoist, the main switch must be de-energized, locked out, and tagged out.
Do not use this equipment in hazardous locations.
Read and understand the contents of this User Manual thoroughly before handling the electric wire rope hoist. Practicing cor-
rect and safe operating procedures and carrying out the recommended preventative maintenance will ensure a long, reliable,
and safe service.
After a careful study and understanding of the User Manual, store it for future reference.
• Read and understand the instructions in this User Manual and all the labels associated with the hoist before operating the
equipment.
• Wear appropriate clothing: Do not wear jewelry or loose clothes as they can get caught by the wire rope or hook.
• Wear leather gloves.
• Wear non-slippery safety shoes, helmet, and eye protection.
• Perform a full check of hoist. Check for damaged parts or unusual conditions.
• Keep a safe distance: suggested distance is at least 1.5 times the length the of hoist’s wire rope. A broken or loose wire rope
may cause injuries or death.
• Check that the hoist and wire rope are properly lubricated.
• Secure the electric wire rope hoist to a suitable support.
• Visually inspect all electric wire rope hoists before each use in addition to the regular inspections and maintenance.
1.2. Before using the Equipment:
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