D4065/D4057 Ratchet Hoist Manual
Safety Instructions for Ratchet Hoists
1.KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE and in good working order.
2.LIFTING POWER. This ratchet hoist is designed to be comfortable for one person to lift the load using only hand power. Never use a motor or an additional mechanical device with this ratchet hoist to lift the load.
3.SAFETY HOOKS. Before lifting, inspect the safety hooks to make certain they are securely attached, and verify that the safety catches are operating correctly.
4.METAL FATIGUE. Before using, inspect the hooks, chains, and hoist housing to verify that the metal parts do not have cracks or other signs of potential failure.
5.DYNAMIC LOADING. Swinging or jerking the load will cause dynamic loading that could exceed the capacities of the hoist, which could result in the load falling.
6.VERTICAL MOVEMENT. The ratchet hoist is designed to only move the load straight up and straight down. Swinging or dragging the load could cause hoist failure.
7.CHAIN ENTANGLEMENT. Always make sure the chains are not twisted around each other before lifting. Keep body parts, long hair, and jewelry away from the chains and hooks to prevent entanglement during lifting.
8.WARNING LABEL. Always make sure the warning label on the hoist is legible so that the operator can be aware of the immediate hazards of operating the hoist. If the label becomes damaged, replace it.
7.CRUSHING HAZARD. If the load should fall, it could cause death or serious personal injury to anyone underneath the hoist. Always make sure the operator and bystanders never move under the load.
8.OPERATION SPEED. Use a slow and steady pace when raising or lowering the load to avoid jerking or tangling the chains and load.
9.HEAD PROTECTION. Always wear a hard hat or similar head protection when using the hoist.
10.OPERATIONAL DIFFICULTY. If the lifting chain seems to require excessive force to lift the load, check for the following and resolve them before continuing:
—Is the load heavier than the rated capacity of the hoist?
—Are the chains or load entangled in any way?
—Is an obstacle blocking the load or chains?
—Are the chains and load not directly under the hoist?
—Have the gears inside the hoist housing jammed?
READ and understand this entire manual before using this hoist. Serious personal injury may occur if safety and operational information is not understood and followed. DO NOT risk your safety by not reading!
