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3) Tool use and care
IMPORTANT: Tools used outdoors may require more regular cleaning and surface treatment to
prevent corrosion, as well as replacement grease or oil on moving parts to maintain them in good
working condition.
a) Maintain tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
b) Use the tool's accessories in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
4) Service
a) Have your tool serviced or repaired by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the tool is maintained.
Lifting Tool Safety
Inspect the equipment
a) Before use, check the condition of the equipment, paying particular attention to cables, locking
mechanisms, and hydraulic fittings.
b) Cables/chains should be free from kinks and should not show any evidence of damage.
c) Locking mechanisms should work freely and should be clean of excessive dirt or grease.
Hydraulic fittings should be in good condition and free from leaks.
d) Any additional supports should be capable of taking the full weight of the object to be lifted,
along with some additional capacity as a precautionary measure.
e) All safety devices (including automatic) should be tested before use.
f) Check that the hooks are sound. If a hook has more than a 10° twist out of true, or has an
excessive throat opening, it should be replaced.
g) Check all hook safety latches are not damaged or bent and completely seal the hook openings.
h) If any part of the lifting equipment is found to be damaged or worn, it must be repaired with
genuine replacement parts at an authorised service centre before the equipment is used.
i) Lifting equipment should be inspected by a qualified person at least once each year and the
results of the inspection recorded in an inspection book for future reference.
j) The brake on a lifting tool should never come into contact with oil or grease.
k) DO NOT modify any lifting equipment. Any attempt to tamper with this equipment will
invalidate its guarantee and could result in serious injury to yourself or others around you.
Locating the lifting tool
a) Locate the lifting tool in a suitable, well-lit work area.
b) Keep work area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials.
c) Never use a lifting tool in wet, explosive or corrosive environments.
Attaching a load
a) Any load must only be attached/supported by the proper lifting points.
b) Winches/jacks should not be used in conjunction with any other lifting device/s.
c) The load must be free to lift. If the load is caught, or restricted during lifting, overloading of the
lifting equipment will result.
d) Before attaching a load, ensure that it is stable, and will remain stable throughout the lifting
process.
e) Never wrap the chain around a load or use the load chain as a sling.
Danger area
a) When an object is being lifted, the areas directly below and around the area should be
considered highly dangerous. DO NOT reach into or enter this area.
b) Lifting equipment must be operated from a position where the operator is not at risk from a
falling load (i.e. outside of the danger area).
c) Protective headgear (e.g. hardhat) and protective footwear, should be worn by the operator, and
any person near to the danger area.
d) Never use a lifting tool or any other overhead lifting equipment for lifting persons.
During a lift
a) The operator should have constant eye contact with the load. If it is impractical for the operator
to have constant eye contact, then the danger area should be sealed off, and additional persons
with full view of the operating area must be used to relay instructions to the operator.
b) Lifting equipment must only be operated by persons who are clearly familiar with the operating
instructions.
c) DO NOT change from lifting to lowering rapidly. Allow the load to come to a complete stop
before changing direction.
d) If the lifting equipment is unable to raise a load, stop immediately. The lift load capacity has
been exceeded.
e) When lowering a load, make allowance for the fact that a load will usually run on for a few
centimetres after the mechanism has been stopped.
f) Lifting equipment must never be used for any purpose other than vertical lifts.
g) DO NOT lift an object to a greater height than is absolutely necessary.
h) Never leave a suspended load unattended.
i) If you are in any way unsure about the safe method of using this equipment, DO NOT use it.
Product Familiarisation
1.
Mounting Hook
2.
Block
3.
Hand Chain
4.
Load Hook
5.
Safety Bar
6.
Load Chain
Intended Use
Portable, hand-operated manual chain hoist for vertical lifting of loads. This device is designed for
temporary operation only and should not be used for permanent suspension of loads. Note: Not
intended for commercial use.
The product must ONLY be used for its intended purpose. Any use other than those mentioned
in this manual will be considered a case of misuse. The operator, and not the manufacturer, shall
be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse. The manufacturer shall
not be liable for any modifications made to the product, nor for any damage resulting from such
modifications.
Unpacking your Tool
•
Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarise yourself with all its features and functions.
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Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts are missing or
damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use this tool.
Before Use
Installing the chain block
IMPORTANT: Perform your first inspection of the Chain Block and enter the details in the service
record provided.
WARNING: Ensure the chain block is suspended from a structure capable of supporting a load
of at least 1½ x the safe working load of the block.
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Install the chain block, so the bottom of the hand chain sits between 500 and 1000mm from
the ground.
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The user must be able to operate the hand chain safely, from a location to the side of the
suspended load.
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