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1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT HOIST FOR THE JOB...
Choose a Yale Lever Hoist with a capacity
f
or the job. Know the capacities of your
hoists and the weight of your loads. Then
m
atch them.
The application, the size and type of load,
t
he attachments to be used and the period
of use must also be taken into consideration
i
n selecting the right hoist for the job.
Remember the hoist was designed to ease
o
ur burden and carelessness not only
endangers the operator, but in many cases,
a
valuable load.
–DO NOT APPLY MORE THAN RATED LOAD.
HOIST SAFETY IS UP TO YOU...
2 INSPECT
All hoists should be visually inspected
b
efore use, in addition to regular, periodic
maintenance inspections.
Inspect hoists for operational warning
notices and legibility.
Deficiencies should be noted and brought to
the attention of supervisors. Be sure
defective hoists are tagged and taken out of
service until repairs are made.
U
nder no circumstances should you operate
a malfunctioning hoist.
Check chain for gouged, twisted, distorted
links and foreign material. Do not operate
hoists with twisted, kinked or damaged
chain links.
Chains should be checked for deposits of
foreign material which may be carried into
the hoist mechanism.
Check brake for evidence of slippage under
load.
– DO NOT OPERATE DAMAGED OR MALFUNCTIONING UNIT.
– DO NOT OPERATE WITH TWISTED, KINKED OR DAMAGED
CHAIN.
Load chain should be properly lubricated.
Hooks that are bent, worn or whose
o
penings are enlarged beyond normal
throat opening should not be used. If latch
does not engage throat opening of hook,
hoist should be taken out service.
3 USE HOIST PROPERLY
Be sure the hoist is solidly held in
the uppermost part of the support
hook arc.
Be sure the hoist and load are in a
straight line. Do not use unless
frame and chain form a straight
line between hooks.
Be sure load is hooked securely.
Do not tip load the hook. Do not
load hook latch. Hook latch is to
prevent detachment of load under
slack chain conditions only.
Do not operate with hoist frame
resting against any object.Apply
the load gently. Do not jerk it.
Never use an extension on the
lever! You’re dangerously
overloading the hoist if you exceed
the rated lever pull or if you have
to use a lever extension to lift or
pull a load.
– DO NOT PULL AT AN ANGLE. BE SURE LEVER HOIST AND
LOAD ARE IN A STRAIGHT LINE.
– DO NOT USE UNLESS FRAME AND CHAIN FORM A
STRAIGHT LINE BETWEEN HOOKS.
– DO NOT USE IF FRAME IS IN CONTACT WITH ANY OBJECT.
– DO NOT USE LOAD CHAIN AS A SLING.
– DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION ON THE LEVER.
VIOLATION OF ANY OF THESE WARNINGS LISTED MAY RESULT SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO THE
OPERATOR OR NEARBY PERSONNEL BY RELEASED LOAD OR BROKEN HOIST COMPONENTS.
4 PRACTICE CAUTION ALWAYS
Do not lift co-workers with a Yale Lever
Hoist.
Make sure everyone is clear of the load
when you apply tension.
Do not remove or obscure operational
warning notices.
5 OPERATOR SERVICE
CLEANING: Lever Hoists should be kept
clean and free of dust, dirt, moisture, etc.,
which will in any way affect the operation or
safety of the equipment.
LUBRICATION: Chain should be properly
lubricated.
AFTER REPAIRS: Carefully operate the
hoist before returning it to full service.
– DO NOT LIFT PEOPLE OR LOADS OVER PEOPLE.