Safety procedures, examinations and greasing should be carried out before
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and during operation. The chain hoist should only be used if it is in proper
working order.
Always make sure the chain is vertical and straight, and there are no knots.
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Never pull the hand chain and the load chain at an oblique angle.
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Do not use the chain block in an explosive environment or damp rooms.
Examine the load chain (1), hand chain (2), fastening hook (3), load hook
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(4), load pin (5), drive wheel (6), and latch lock (7) for defects, especially
after longer periods of standstill.
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Adjust the hand chain (2) so that the point of chain reversal of the hand chain
(2) is at a height of between 500 and 1000 mm above the ground.
Pay attention to any defects which may have occurred during use. If there
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are noticeable problems, immediately stop the chain block from operating.
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The temperature of the surrounding atmosphere must be between -10° C and
+50° C in order to operate.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Workplace safety
Keep the work area orderly. Disorder in the work area can lead to accidents.
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Provide adequate lighting at work..
Keep children and other persons away from the work area. Maintain a safe
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distance from the work area.
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Secure the work area by means of lockable latches, lockable main switch,
etc. against unauthorized access.
Wear proper clothing. Wearing loose clothing, gloves, scarves and jewellery
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in the work area must be avoided, because they might get stuck in moving
parts and can thus lead to serious injury.
Wear shoes with non-slip soles.
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Wear a certified helmet as head protection. Long hair is fully covered under
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the head cover.
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Wear safety goggles.
Provide a secure attachment of the chain hoist at the mounting point. The
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load capacity of this compound must be higher than the specified maximum
load of the chain hoist.
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Secure the chain hoist when leaving the work area.
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