Northern Industrial Tools 14230 Personal Lift User Manual


 
Additional Specific Safety Rules
10. Do not exceed the maximum lift capacity. The application, size and type of
load, the attachments to be used and the period of use must be taken into
account.
11. Do not stand under hoisted loads.
12. Do not operated the Hoist in wet conditions. Do not allow the Hoist to
freeze.
13. If pushing the lift button continually does not have any affect, do not
continue. This is a sign that the load exceeds the maximum capacity.
14. Never adjust the cable or work on the Hoist when it is plugged into an
outlet.
15. Always inspect the cable and hook prior to use. If he cable is damaged in
any way, do not use it. Hooks that are bent, worn or whose openings are
enlarged beyond normal throat opening should not be used.
16. If the Hoist is stopped during the lowering of a load it is normal for the load
to drop a few inches more due to intertia.
17. The Hoist motor does not have an overload cut-out. If you are unable to hoist
a load and the load is under the maximum lift capacity, stop the Hoist and allow
the motor to cool down before trying again.
18. Make sure the cable is correctly wound around the wheel. See FIGURE 1
below.
19. Do not support a load over or around people or animals.
20. Do not leave load suspended in the air unattended.
21. Do not allow a load to bear against the hook latch. Allowing a load to bear
against the hook latch can result in loss of load.
22. Do not allow load to swing or twist while hoisting.
23. Do not use cable as a sling or wrap cable around a load.
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