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3.0 Safety warnings
1. Read and understand the entire owner's
manual before attempting assembly or
operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on
the machine and in this manual. Failure to
comply with all of these warnings may cause
serious injury.
3. Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. Do not use this hoist for other than its intended
use. If used for other purposes, Walter Meier
(Manufacturing) Inc., disclaims any real or
implied warranty and holds itself harmless from
any injury that may result from that use.
5. This hoist is designed and intended for use by
properly trained and experienced personnel
only. If you are not familiar with the proper and
safe operation of a hoist, do not use until
proper training and knowledge have been
obtained.
6. Do not use to lift people or loads over people.
7. Do not exceed the rated capacity of the hoist.
8. Do not use hoist chain as a sling. This may
cause damage to the chain.
9. Always inspect the hoist for damage prior to
use. If hoist is damaged, do not use until it has
been repaired or replaced.
10. Do not use more than one hoist to lift or move
a load. If this is unavoidable, each hoist must
have the same capacity as the load to be
moved.
11. Never allow chain to “set” over sharp edges.
All pulls or lifts must be made with straight
chain that is free of obstacles.
12. If the hoist is difficult to operate, then the load
exceeds the capacity of the hoist. Select a
hoist of larger capacity.
13. Do not use a hoist if the chain is twisted,
kinked or damaged.
14. Do not operate hoist unless load is centered
between top and bottom hooks.
15. Always take time to study the job to be
performed and choose the safest method. Do
not place yourself or other people in an unsafe
position.
16. Leave all internal maintenance and inspections
to a qualified JET service center.
17. Replace chain with factory replacement chain
only. Do not use any other type of chain.
18. Never use the hoist if either hook is stretched,
deformed, or has a broken or missing safety
latch. Always replace the safety latch and/or
the hook before placing the hoist back in
service.
19. Provide for adequate space surrounding work
area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
20. Keep the floor around the machine clean and
free of scrap material, oil and grease.
21. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area. Keep children away.
22. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-
play” are careless acts that can result in
serious injury.
23. Stand to one side of the load being lifted and
make sure no one else is standing underneath
when lifting a load. Should a load slip, it will
descend at a high rate of speed and can cause
serious injuries to anyone standing directly
underneath.
24. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job
for which it was not designed. The right tool
will do the job better and safer.
25. Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.
26. Maintain tools with care. Follow instructions for
lubricating the hoist and changing accessories.
27. Understand and follow all procedures as set
forth in American National Standards titled
Performance Standard for Hand Chain
Manually Operated Chain Hoists. ANSI/ASME
HST-2. This standard is available through the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers,
www.ASME.org.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible
machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly even
death.