Use and Care Manual

10
Operation
The JLH Lever Hoist may be used either in vertical
position as a hoist; or in angled or horizontal
position as a puller. Below is the general
procedure for operating the hoist:
1. Set the top hook securely.
2. Place the selector switch on the handle in the
center neutral position, and pull out on the
handwheel (A, Figure 4). This will allow “free-
wheel” mode. Pull the load chain by hand to
position the bottom hook.
3. Correctly center the load on the bottom hook
(Figure 5). Incorrect loading is dangerous to
the operator, the lever hoist, and the load.
• Never load the hook in front of the safety
latch (A, Figure 6).
• Never load the hook tip (B, Figure 6).
• Never load the hook off the centerline (C,
Figure 6).
• Never load the hook sideways (D, Figure
6).
4. Rotate the handwheel clockwise while
simultaneously pulling down on the load chain,
(B, Figure 4). The handwheel will snap back
into place, re-engaging the gear.
5. Move selector switch to the UP position.
Ratchet the lever to raise or pull the load. Do
not overload the lever hoist.
Do not touch the handwheel
while lifting or lowering. Do not operate
freewheel mode while there is a load on the
hoist.
6. To release or lower the load, turn selector
switch on the handle to the DOWN position
and ratchet the handle.
NOTE: If the chain is pulled too suddenly in free-
wheel mode, the brake may set preventing further
pulling. Re-set the hoist by repeating step number
4 above, and then set the hoist back into freewheel
mode to continue the operation.
Avoid lifting one load with two hoists. If this is
unavoidable, apply equal weight to both hoists and
use hoists with the proper lift capacity. Capacity of
each hoist must be equal to the total load to be
lifted.
Precautions
• During lifting operations, do not stand under
the load.
• Do not use any extension on the lever handle.
Do not use your foot to apply pressure to the
lever handle.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6