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3.0 Safety warnings
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of
these warnings may cause serious injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This chain hoist is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If
you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a chain hoist, do not use until proper training and
knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this chain hoist for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, JET disclaims any
real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury that may result from that use.
6. Do not install this chain hoist where explosive hazards may exist.
7. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are
careless acts that can result in serious injury.
8. Do not use to lift people, or loads over people. Warn others in the vicinity when lifting or transporting a
load. Avoid swinging load and hook.
9. Make certain the pathway for a moving load is free of all obstructions.
10. Do not leave a suspended load unattended.
11. Do not exceed the rated load limit of the chain hoist.
12. Make sure limit switches are operating properly. Do not use limit switches as routine operating stops; they
are emergency devices only.
13. Do not use the loading limit device to measure a load.
14. Do not use the load chain to wrap around the load or as a sling.
15. Maintain firm footing when operating the hoist.
16. Before lifting a load, make sure chain is seated in chain wheels or sprockets.
17. Always inspect the chain hoist for damage prior to use. Do not use a chain hoist with twisted, kinked, worn
or otherwise damaged chain. If the chain hoist is damaged, do not use until it has been repaired or
replaced.
18. Do not use more than one chain hoist to lift or move a load. If this is unavoidable, each chain hoist must
have the same capacity as the load to be moved.
19. Do not use when binding causes an unequal load distribution on the supporting chains.
20. Never allow the load chain to “set” over sharp edges. All lifts must be made with straight chain that is free
of obstacles.
21. Do not use a chain hoist unless load is centered between top and bottom hooks.
22. Protect load chain from weld splatter and other contaminants. Do not allow the hook or chain to be
contacted by a live welding electrode.
23. Do not permit chain or hook to be used as a ground when welding.
24. Do not use the hoist for lifting guided loads, such as elevators and dumbwaiters. These applications
require additional protective devices which are not incorporated into this hoist.
25. Always take time to study the job to be performed and choose the safest method. Do not place yourself or
other people in an unsafe position.
26. Do not attempt to repair a damaged load chain or lengthen the chain.
27. Replace the chain with factory replacement chain only. Do not use any other type of chain.