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Manual Tiger SS11-PLH En 201704 v3.2
Never support a load on the tip of the hook.
Never suspend a load for an extended period of time.
Never run the load chain over a sharp edge; use a sheave.
Never weld or cut a load suspended by a hoist.
Never use the hoist chain as a welding electrode or allow the chain or hook to be touched by a live welding electrode.
Never allow the chain or hook to be used as an earth for welding.
Never use the hoist with rusty chain.
Never run the lower hook block into the lever hoist frame or bring the load in contact with the lever hoist. Case and/or chain
guide damage may result.
Never operate the lever hoist beyond limits of load chain travel or run the hook assembly into the frame of the hoist.
Never use the chain stop as an operational limit device.
Never operate a hoist if chain is jumping, if there is excessive noise, or if jamming, overloading or binding occurs.
Never use a hoist without both load chain anchoring points correctly fitted.
Never use a hoist without a name plate/label or with illegible name plate/label.
Never use modified or deformed hooks (refer to Chapter 6).
Never use a motor to operate a manual lever hoist.
Never use a hoist near fire or where hot objects may touch it.
Never use the hoist in temperatures below -40°C (-40°F) or above +50 °C (+122 °F).
Never adjust or repair a lever hoist unless qualified to perform lever hoist maintenance.
Never perform maintenance on the hoist while it is supporting a load
Never use the unit for pulling free a jammed load
Never allow loads to drop when the chain is in a slack condition (danger of chain breakage and shock loading).
Never move the load into areas which are not visible to the operator.
Never suspend more than one load lifting attachment in the hook of the hoist.
Never reach into moving parts.
Never throw a hoist or allow the unit to fall from height. Always place it properly on the ground.
Never heat treat nor weld any part of the lever hoist, especially the load chain.
Never shock load lever hoist, chain or hook.
Never operate the lever hoist unless it is rigged to pull in a straight line from hook to hook.
Never lift a load unless the chain is properly seated in the chain wheel(s).
Never allow sharp contact between two lever hoists or between the lever hoist and any obstructions.
Never drag the chain, lever hoist or hook along the floor or across other objects.
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