Safety Precautions; General Matters Concerning Handling Of Clamps - REMA WF Série Mode D'emploi

Safety precautions

Be sure to read the following precautions before using the slinging clamp.
If you use the slinging clamp (hereafter called "the clamp") incorrectly, the suspension load may drop, which
is very dangerous. Before using the clamp, be sure to read this manual carefully and use the clamp correctly
Before allowing workers to carry out work using this clamp, ensure that not only the business owner who
purchased the clamp but also the workers concerned have received instructions in "Safety Rules for
Cranes", "Slinging Work" in accordance with the regulations of the laws(ordinances, rules, standards) in your
country, and also that the workers have adequate knowledge concerning clamps used for slinging work and
are also familiar with safety information and precautionary items concerning them.
We classify the precautionary items used in this instruction manual into "Danger" and "Caution."
A potentially hazardous situation caused by incorrect handling which, if not avoided, may
Danger
result in death or serious injury
A potentially hazardous situation caused by incorrect handling which, if not avoided, may
Caution
result in moderate or light injury, or physical damage
Even an item that is indicated under <!> Caution can potentially bring about a serious result depending upon
the particular situation. The contents of both types of precautionary items are important, so be sure to
observe them.
Explanation of symbols
The symbols Δ indicate behavior or an action that is dangerous or requires caution. Concrete precautions
are indicated inside the symbols. (The symbol at right urges you to be careful not to get your hand caught.
This symbol indicates prohibited behavior.
The ○ symbol indicates an action that the worker is forced or instructed to perform. The concrete instruction
is indicated either inside or alongside the symbol.
※ After reading this instruction manual, be sure to store it in a place where the user can gain access to it at
any time.

1. General Matters Concerning Handling of Clamps

Do not allow a worker who is not familiar with the contents of this instruction manual or the contents of tags
and caution nameplates to use clamps.
NEVER allow a legally unqualified person to carry out crane work or slinging work.
Do not allow anybody to enter the range in which the suspension load may drop or topple over, while a load is
being hoisted or inverted. *Do not use clamps for any purpose other than slinging work.
Be sure to inspect clamps before use, and also periodically.
Danger
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