Product Manual

9
Operation
The JLH Mini 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. Correctly center the load on the bottom
hook (Figure 4). 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 5).
• Never load the hook tip (B, Figure 5).
• Never load the hook off the centerline (C,
Figure 5).
• Never load the hook sideways (D, Figure
5).
3. Rotate the handwheel clockwise while
simultaneously pulling down on the load
chain. The handwheel will snap back into
place, re-engaging the gear.
4. 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.
5. To release or lower the load, turn selector
switch on the handle to the DOWN positio n
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 3 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.
Figure 4
Figure 5