SAFETY INFORMATION
This manual provides important information for all personnel involved with the safe installation, operation and proper maintenance of this product. Even if you feel you are familiar with this or similar equipment, you should read and understand this manual before operating the product.
Danger, Warning, Caution and Notice
Throughout this manual there are steps and procedures which, if not followed, may result in injury. The following signal words are used to identify the level of potential hazard.
DANGER
Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which willcause severe injury, death, or substantial property damage if the warning is ignored.
WARNING
Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which can cause severe injury, death, or substantial property damage if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard whichwill or can cause minor injury or property damage if the warning is ignored.
NOTICE
Notice is used to notify people of installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not
Safety Summary
WARNING
Do not use this hoist or attached equipment for lifting, supporting, or transporting people or supporting loads over people.
The supporting structures and
The National Safety Council, Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations, Eighth Edition and other recognized safety sources make a common point.
Employees who work near cranes or assist in hooking on or arranging a load should be instructed to keep out from under the load. From a safety standpoint, one factor is paramount : conduct all lifting operations in such a manner that if there were an equipment failure, no personnel would be injured. This means keep out from under a raised load and keep out of the line of force of any load.
To our interpretation,
However, contrary to common belief, as we understand it, generally places the burden of compliance with the user, not the manufacturer. Many requirements are not concerned or connected with the manufactured product but are, rather, connected with the final installation. It is the owner's responsibility and user's responsibility to determine the suitability of a product for any particular use. Check all applicable industry, trade association, federal, state and local regulations. Read all operating instructions and warnings before operation.
Rigging : It is the responsibility of the operator to exercise caution, use common sense and be familiar with proper rigging techniques.
NOTICE
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