Prowinch PWH - Before Using Equipment; During Operation

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Safety Precautions
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Before using equipment:
During Operation:
ALWAYS
NEVER
• Read and understand instructions in this User Manual and labels associated with hoist before operating
equipment.
• Wear appropriate clothing: Do not wear jewelry or loose clothes as they might get attached to chain or
hook.
• Wear leather gloves.
• Wear non-slippery safety shoes, helmet, and eye protection.
• Perform full check of hoist. Check for damaged parts or unusual characteristics. Keep a safe distance:
suggested distance is at least 1.5 times length of hoist’s chain. Broken or loose chain may cause injuries or death.
• Check hoist and chain are properly lubricated.
• Secure electric chain hoist to a suitable support.
• Visually inspect all electric chain hoists in addition to regular and maintenance inspections
• Refer to maximum load capacity displayed on ID plate of hoist, not capacity of hook.
• Stop operation immediately if unauthorized personnel enter working area.
• Check state of hoist: If engine gets too hot, stop hoist and let it cool for a while.
• Stop, check, and secure load if hoist stops or loses movement during operation.
• Focus on operation. Pay attention at all times and keep proper balance.
• Unplug hoist after operation.
• Exceed maximum load capacity.
• Operate damaged or malfunctioning hoist.
• Operate hoist if behaving unusually.
• Lift, support, transport people, or lift or support loads over people.
• Walk over chain.
• Operate electric chain hoist with twisted, kinked, damaged or worn load chain.
• Use load chain as a sling around load.
• Operate a hoist if ID plate or safety labels are missing or illegible.
• Operate electric chain hoist when exposed to rain or water.
• Use if operator is sick or not completely attentive.