50-Lb. Drywall and Panel Hoist Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use The Strongway 150-Lb. Drywall and Panel Hoist is a manual tool for lifting panels for ceilings and false ceilings. The gears and pulley system allow you to exert less physical effort when working. Technical Specifications Property Max lift height (ft.) Rotation Max load capacity (lb.) Casters (in.) Max load size (ft.) Specification 15 360° 150 5 (3) 4 x 16 Important Safety Information ⚠WARNING Read and understand all instructions.
and contact will cause electrical shock. Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children to handle the product. Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury and/or property damage if contacted.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product. Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than the tool itself. Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in place.
Assembly Instructions 1. Install the two shelves onto the cradle with a butterfly nut. 2. Install the two side shelves onto the shelves with a butterfly nut.
3. Insert the legs into the leg housing of the central column. 4. Pull the anchor when inserting the leg and release it. Make sure it fits into the hole of the leg. Also make sure that the legs do not slip from the housing when pulled. 5. Place the rack into the central column.
6. When the rack is inserted into the central column completely, it should look like this: 7. Place the control handle into the rack and attach with a butterfly nut. 8. Push the white button to release the control handle from the unit. Push the handle up and hold it carefully.
9. Place the cradle onto the control handle.
Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING Wear ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety goggles, hard hat, heavy duty gloves, and steel toed boots during setup and use. Do not exceed the rated load capacity. Do not use to transport people or pets. Secure load before raising or lowering load. Only use the hoist to raise and lower one panel at a time. Never load a drywall panel or operate the hoist if the lock pins are not engaged at one of the three positions. Use ONLY for lifting a drywall panel.
2. Place the board on the extension of the cradle. 3. Pull the control handle down to the horizontal position.
4. To raise the cradle by turning the rotating crank, turn the handle clockwise, keeping the other hand firmly on the handlebars. Lift up to the desired height with the desired direction. Now the board can be attached to the ceiling. Maintenance Maintain the product by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used. Keep your tool in good repair.
Failure Possible Cause The control handle is locked as shown here. The cradle won’t move. Page 14 of 18 Corrective Action Release the control handle.
Parts Diagram Parts List Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Part Description Hex head screw 12 x 20 Castor with brake Leg cap Castor without brake Rotating crank Lever Lever cap Leg Leg housing Box Clutch plate Clutch claw Bush The middle of gear wheel The upper of gear wheel Page 15 of 18 Quantity 3 1 3 2 1 1 1 3 3 1 2 1 1 1 1
Reference 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Part Number 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Part Description Handle Control handle Anchor Shelf Cradle Ball bearing 34 x 11 x 10 Metal rope 4 Pulley Side shelf Rubber support kit Plastic support kit Extension third stage Extension second stage Extension first stage Rack Upper shaft with gear wheel Middle shaft with gear wheel Bushing Shaft Elastic pin 4x 20 Adjust parts Hex head
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or "Your") that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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