Safety Rules - Champion 18890 Owner's Manual

SAfETy RULES

WARNING
Read this manual thoroughly before operating
your hoist . Failure to follow instructions could
result in damage, serious injury or death .
WARNING
Do not exceed the rated capacity .
DANGER
Do not use this hoist for lifting or moving
people or animals .
DANGER
Keep yourself and others a safe distance to
the side of the cable when under tension .
DANGER
Never step over or under a cable or near a
cable under load .
WARNING
The wire cable may break before the motor
stalls . For heavy loads at or near rated
capacity, use a pulley block/snatch block to
reduce the load on the wire cable .
WARNING
Hoist is meant for indoor use only, do not
operate outside in wet conditions, rain or
snow . Electric damage, shock or injury may
occur if hoist is used outdoors or in wet
environments .
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WARNING
Do not use the hoist to secure an item(s) for
transport .
WARNING
Unplug the power cord when not in use .
WARNING
Never leave an item(s) attached to the wire
cable, lift hook, pulley hook, or loaded when
not in use .
WARNING
Do not use to lift loads directly overhead .
Stand to the side while lifting .
CAUTION
Use gloves to protect hands when handling
the lift hook, pulley hook or cable . Never let
the cable slide through your hands .
CAUTION
Do not wrap the cable around any object and
hook it back onto itself .
DANGER
Do not operate if load is not centered under
hoist . Do not hoist at any angles .
DANGER
Do not operate if cable is worn, frayed or
appears damaged . Replace cable before use .
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