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5. HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
5.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
- Before the use of this or any other lifting equipment all persons who install,
operate or maintain this equipment should read and fully understand this manual. If chain
hoists or any other lifting equipment presents the possibility of personal injury or damage to
property, then it should not be used.
- Ensure that the chain hoist is fully inspected before every use.
- Chain blocks are only to be operated by a trained operator.
- Do not exceed the maximum lifting capability of the chain hoist.
- Ensure that the fixing point is substantial enough to take the load which is intended to
be
lifted.
- Ensure the chain hoist can swivel freely on this upper hook.
- Never allow the chain hoist housing to bear any support when lifting a load.
- Ensure the suspension hooks fits and sits freely within the support clamp.
- Ensure the chains are not twisted or obstructed to prevent free running of the chain.
- Never use undue effort to force the chain hoist to operate.
- Never allow oil or grease to come in contact with the brake.
- Never use the load chain as a sling.
- Never wrap the chain around the load which is to be lifted.
- Never leave the load suspended in the air unattended.
- Do not lower the hook to a point where the chain becomes taut between the lift wheel
and the loose end pin.
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THE CHAIN HOIST:
- Ensure the chain block is positioned directly over the load which is to be lifted, this will
prevent side lifting.
- While the load is lifted ensure no persons are under the load.
- Never use a chain block or any other overhead lifting equipment for lifting persons.
- Never use a chain hoist in wet, explosive or corrosive enviroments.
