Intended Use; Safety Information - Powerfix Profi 291716 Instrucciones De Servicio Y Seguridad

4. Intended use

The Chain Hoist is a device for vertical lifting and lowering of loads.
The chain hoist is provided for attachments (Attachment point - bottom) at altitudes
from 3.0 to 3.5 meters. Outside this height, the hand chain must be shortened /
extended accordingly.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is
deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer
will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial,
trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the equipment is
used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

5. Safety information

The rated load limit must not be exceeded, as overload can damage the chain
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hoist or reduce the lifting capacity in the future.
Do not use electrical appliances to operate the chain hoist. The chain hoist
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is designed for manual use only.
Do not try to repair the load chain. If it is damaged, the load chain should
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only be replaced by an expert. The load chain must be replaced with a new
one of the same welded and hardened steel, in the same size and strength/
thickness.
4 The load chain should be greased before use.
5 The brake surfaces must not be greased. The brake must be kept dry
Make sure that the load chain has no knots. If there are knots in the load
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chain, these must be removed before use.
7 Make sure the load chain is hung on the chain pulley before each use.
When pulling the hand chain, stand in the same position and angle as the
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drive wheel. Do not pull at an oblique angle. A secure posture is necessary.
Do not lift the load so that it is above any persons. Do not allow any persons
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to walk underneath the load. If you wish to lift a load, please warn anyone
in the surrounding area.
Do not lift any persons with the chain hoist.
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11 The load must be held firmly in the hook. Try not to lift the load with the point
of the load hook.
Pull the hand chain evenly, to avoid thrusts or entanglements.
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If the chain is barred or cannot be pulled further, please stop. Examine and
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resolve the problem. Do not attempt to use force on the chain hoist. Do not
leave the load hanging in the air.
GB/IE 17