6.2 Start of Operations .................................................................................................................................. 19

7 Operation ......................................................................................................................................................... 20

7.1 Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 20

7.1.1 Safety Instructions for Operation ................................................................................................. 20

7.1.2 Personnel Qualifications .............................................................................................................. 21

7.1.3 Protective Equipment ................................................................................................................... 21

7.1.4 Using the Lifting Device Properly ................................................................................................. 21

7.1.5 What to Do in an Emergency ....................................................................................................... 22

7.2

Checks before Starting Work ................................................................................................................. 22

7.3

Handling moist loads .............................................................................................................................. 22

7.4

Attaching the Suction Plate .................................................................................................................... 23

7.5

Bringing the Operator Handle into the Working Position ........................................................................ 24

7.6

Rotating the Operator Handle by 90° ..................................................................................................... 26

7.6.1 Using the optional VS-140-XL-HG Operator Handle ................................................................ 28

7.7

Switching on the Lifting Device .............................................................................................................. 28

7.8

Attaching the Chain Box with a Suspension Eye (Optional) .................................................................. 29

7.9

Raising the Load ..................................................................................................................................... 29

7.9.1 Manual Handling .......................................................................................................................... 29

7.9.2 Handling with a Transport Device (Optional Suspension Eye with Chain Box) ........................... 30

7.10 Setting Down the Load ............................................................................................................................ 31

7.10.1 Manual Handling .......................................................................................................................... 31

7.10.2 Handling with a Transport Device (Optional Suspension Eye with Chain Box) ........................... 32

7.11 Bringing the Operator Handle into the Parking Position ......................................................................... 32

8 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 35

8.1 Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 35

8.1.1 Safety Instructions for Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 35

8.1.2 Protective Equipment ................................................................................................................... 35

8.2 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 35

9 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................... 37

9.1 Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 37

9.1.1 Safety Instructions for Maintenance ............................................................................................ 37

9.1.2 Protective Equipment ................................................................................................................... 37

9.2 Regular Inspections ................................................................................................................................. 37

9.3 Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................................................................ 38

9.4 Checking the Lifting Device for Leaks ..................................................................................................... 39

9.5 Cleaning the Dust Filter ........................................................................................................................... 39

9.6 Cleaning the lifting device ....................................................................................................................... 39

9.7 Replacing Sealing Lip .............................................................................................................................. 40

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