Product Manual

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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.
 Do not leave the tool running unattended.
Specific Operation Warnings
⚠WARNING
 To avoid injury, slide bar lock must be fully engaged if winch assembly is extended.
 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.
 To avoid serious injury, watch for overhead obstructions when raising panel.
 Cradle drops rapidly when brake arm is released.
 Control the winch with your right hand on wheel handle BEFORE releasing brake.
 Be sure the winch components are clean and dry before operation.
 Inspect the tool for wear or damage. Pay special attention to any wear or damage to the wire rope.
 Carefully inspect the hoist before operating.
 The hoist is built and designed to vertically lift plasterboards. Before lifting, be sure that the load is
positioned strictly at the center of the cradle.
 When taking the shelves off the control handle, hold the control handle tightly to avoid injury.