Denios FW-K Manual De Instrucciones página 7

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1. General Instructions
No modifications or alterations can be made to the product without authorisation from the manufacturer, in the
event of this, the guarantee will be invalidated.
National standards and safety regulations must be observed.
2. Safety instructions
Before the product is used, it is to be checked for correct functioning. Should any defects appear, it must not be
used!
Do not walk under suspended loads!
Only use for the intended purpose!
The load must not be left in raised position.
The bearing capacity given must not be exceeded!
3. Use and intended purpose
The drum rotating tongs FW-K and FW-N are devices for transporting, rotating and tipping steel drums with a
diameter of 585-600 mm.
4. Assembly
For putting into operation the drum rotating tongs are hooked through the crane eye on a lifting device and lifted.
Only suitable lifting devices must be used. When using a forklift truck, the centre of gravity of the load is to be
determined and to be secured by means of the loading diagram of the forklift truck so that the load can be lifted
safely.
5. Specifications
Safe working load: 300 kg
6. Operation
Please observe the following instructions for working safely with the drum rotating tongs:
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The drum rotating tongs must only be used by trained persons.
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Before putting it into service, it is necessary to check the correct state and functional fitness of the drum
rotating tongs and particularly see to it that the inside of the belt is not dirty.
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The drums to be transported must be dry, oil- and grease-free.
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When operating the drum rotating tongs we recommend wearing gloves and safety shoes.
Loading
Before the drum rotating tongs can pick up a drum the rubber-coated drum belt (1) must be turned to the upright
position.Move up to the drum, the position of the belt must be between the central grooves.
Place the clamping device round the drum and hang the locking chain (2) on the fastening bolt (3). Then tighten
the chain by moving the locking lever as far as possible anticlockwise. When you press the lever in the direction of
the drum, fasten the catch.
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