TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Operation of a vertical hoist involves more than pulling the hand chain of a
hand chain operate hoist. The use of vertical hoist is subject to certain hazards that cannot be met by
mechanical means, but only by the exercise of intelligence, care, common sense, and experience in
anticipating the will occur as are a result of operating the controls.
Operating Controls
Operation Instructions
Before Operating Hoist
1)
Familiarize yourself with all operating
controls of the hoist and with the operations
to be performed. Instructions include, the
warnings on the hoist, and the safety and
operating instructions portion of this manual.
2)
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY
FROM HOIST FAILURE: Do not use
damaged equipment. If adjustments or
repairs are necessary, or any defects are
known, have the problem corrected before
further use.
3)
Do not operate a hoist with an out-of-order
sign.
4)
Only a qualified technician should perform
maintenance to the hoist.
5)
Do not use the chain or rope as a ground for
welding.
6)
Do not touch a welding electrode to the chain
or rope.
7)
Only operate hand chain operated hoists with
hand power, with no more than one operator
per hand chain.
8)
Designate a work area that is clean and well-
lit. The work area must not allow access by
children or pets to prevent distraction and
injury.
9)
There must not be objects, such as utility
lines, nearby that will present a hazard while
working.
10)
Inspect the hoist as explained in Frequent
Inspecting section after installation but
before use.
To Raise the Load
To Lower the Load
