Clarke Strong-Arm CH2500B, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES 

There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do not follow all instructions laid 
down in this guide.

1. This hoist is designed to be used by an able bodied, competent adult who 

has read and understood these instructions. 

2. This hoist is designed for indoor, non-industrial use.

3. Keep children, animals and bystanders away from the work area. 

4. Never use this hoist if you are ill, feeling tired, or under the influence of 

alcohol or drugs.

5. Before use, always inspect the machine and its mountings to ensure they 

are in good condition. If any damaged or broken parts are found, the hoist 
should be removed from service and the parts renewed or repaired before 
further use.

6. Before operating it is 

important to ensure 
that the steel cable 
is correctly wound 
around the drum

7. Wear practical, protective clothing, gloves, footwear and a protective 

hard hat. Avoid loose garments and jewellery that could catch in moving 
parts, tie back long hair

8. Protect the machine from extreme weather conditions, i.e. frost and/or 

high temperatures.

9. The machine is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If the load exceeds the 

capacity of the machine this will cause the motor to overheat and the 
thermal cutout to activate, Let the hoist cool down before using it again.

10. Make sure the load is balanced, stable and that personnel stand clear of 

the raised load.

11. Contact your CLARKE dealer or the CLARKE Interational Service 

Department for any spare parts relating to this product.

12. Ensure that the switches are kept in good condition.

13. Use this hoist for vertical lifts only. The hoist must only be fixed to a horizontal 

beam/box section able to take the combined weight of the load and the 
hoist.