Yale BATTERY STAR Notice D'instructions page 3

WARNING
Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially hazardous
situation which, if NOT avoided, could result in death, or serious
injury. To avoid such a potentially hazardous situation, the
operator shall:
1. NOT operate a damaged, malfunctioning or unusually
performing hoist.
2. NOT operate the hoist until you have thoroughly read and
understood this Installation, Operating, & Maintenance
Manual.
3. NOT operate a hoist which has been modified.
4. NOT lift more than rated load for the hoist.
5. NOT use hoist with twisted, kinked, damaged, or worn load
chain.
6. NOT use the hoist to lift, support, or transport people.
7. NOT lift loads over people.
8. NOT operate a hoist unless all persons are and remain clear
of the supported load.
9. NOT operate unless load is centered under hoist.
10. NOT attempt to lengthen the load chain or repair damaged
load chain.
11. Protect the hoist's load chain from weld splatter or other
damaging contaminants.
12. NOT operate hoist when it is restricted from forming a straight
line from hook to hook in the direction of loading.
13. NOT use load chain as a sling or wrap load chain around load.
14. NOT apply the load to the tip of the hook or to the hook latch.
15. NOT apply the load unless load chain is properly seated in the
chain wheel(s) or sprocket(s).
16. NOT apply load if bearing prevents equal loading on all load
supporting chains.
17. NOT operate beyond the limits of the load chain travel.
18. NOT leave load supported by the hoist unattended unless
specific precautions have been taken.
19. NOT allow the load chain or hook to be used as an electrical
or welding ground.
20. NOT allow the load chain or hook to be touched by a live
welding electrode.
21. NOT remove or obscure the warnings on the hoist.
22. NOT operate a hoist on which the safety placards or decals
are missing or illegible.
23. NOT operate a hoist unless it has been securely attached to a
suitable support.
24. NOT operate a hoist unless load slings or other approved
single attachments are properly sized and seated in the hook
saddle.
25. Take up slack carefully - make sure load is balanced and load
holding action is secure before continuing.
26. Shut down a hoist that malfunctions or performs unusually and
report such malfunction.
27. Make sure hoist limit switches function properly.
28. Warn personnel of an approaching load.
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Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially hazardous
situation which, if NOT avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury. To avoid such a potentially hazardous situation, the
operator shall:
1. Maintain a firm footing or be otherwise secured when
operating the hoist.
2. Check brake function by tensioning the hoist prior to each lift
operation.
3. Use hook latches. Latches are to retain slings, chains, etc.
under slack conditions only.
4. Make sure the hook latches are closed and not supporting any
parts of the load.
5. Make sure the load is free to move and will clear all
obstructions.
6. Avoid swinging the load or hook.
7. Make sure hook travel is in the same direction as shown on
the controls.
8. Inspect the hoist regularly, replace damaged or worn parts,
and keep appropriate records of maintenance.
9. Use the hoist manufacturer's recommended parts when
repairing the unit.
10. Lubricate load chain per hoist manufacturer's
recommendations.
11. NOT use the hoist load limiting or warning device to measure
load.
12. NOT use limit switches as routine operating stops unless
allowed by manufacturer. They are emergency devices only.
13. NOT allow your attention to be diverted from operating the
hoist.
14. NOT allow the hoist to be subjected to sharp contact with
other hoists, structures, or objects through misuse.
15. NOT adjust or repair the hoist unless qualified to perform such
adjustments or repairs.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
These operating instructions contain important information on how to
operate the product safely, correctly and economically. Observance
of this information will help to avoid hazards, reduce repair costs and
downtime, and increase the reliability and service life of the product.
These operating instructions must always be available within the
vicinity of the product. In general, other regulations must be observed
in addition to these operating instructions and the binding regulations
for the prevention of accidents (accident prevention regulations)
applicable in the country or place of use.
In addition, the recognized rules for safe and professional work must
also be observed.
This symbol points out important safety instruc-
tions which if not followed could endanger the
personal safety and/or property of yourself and
others.
Read and follow all instructions in this manual and
any provided with the equipment before attempt-
ing to operate your hoist.
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