Hitachi L Series, Service Manual

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1. Introduction

Checklist for the product and accessories

Please check the following before use.
(1)  Whether or not the product arrived as ordered. Please check the tag 

on the product. At that time, please take note of the product number 
(MFG. No), which will be useful for later inquiries.

(2)  Whether or not the body is deformed or damaged due to accidents 

during transportation.

(3)  Whether the accessories are present. (Please use the checklist)

1-1. Confirmation of the product and accessories

 WARNING

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  This instruction manual describes items specific to the L-type Electric chain hoist.

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  Regarding the safety precautions on using the Electric chain hoist, and when doing the 

mounting, installation, maintenance and inspection, in addition to this instruction manual, 
please ensure to read the separate volume "Hitachi Electric chain hoist Owner's Manual and 
observe all the cautionary notes.

Accessories list

Service Manual (this manual)

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Owner's Manual 

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Chain gauge

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1-2. About the contents of the instruction manual

The contents of this instruction manual are subject to change without notification and without any legal 
responsibility on our part.

1-3. About guarantee

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 Within the warranty period (within one year after delivery), provided the equipment is used in accordance with 
the cautionary notes given in the instruction manuals, on body labels etc., and provided the cause of the fault 
or breakage lies in our design, manufacturing or materials etc., we will repair it free of charge.

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 Even within the warranty period, repair charges may apply for the following situations:
1.  The fault is caused by the failure to adhere to the usage method and cautionary notes stated in the 

instruction manual of this product
(1)  When used at a duty factor or start frequency above the set usage limit
(2)  When used with a load exceeding the rating
(3)  When the product or accessories had been remodeled
(4)  When used in severe environments exceeding the product specifications

2. When used by someone without the required education or qualification prescribed by laws or regulations
3. When used without the routine checks or periodic inspections stipulated by laws and regulations
4. Fault or damage caused by fire, earthquake, lightning strike or other natural disasters
5. When used without exchanging the consumable parts such as the brake, electromagnetic contactor etc.
6. A fault of this product caused by another equipment used in combination with this product

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 Since we do not guarantee for secondary damages such as lost production due to the failure of this product, 
when such situation is anticipated, please prepare an auxiliary machine in advance or consult our sales 
office.