Westfalia WS18SH200 Original Instructions Manual page 11

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The cable hoist may only be used for lifting loads.
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Always wear a safety helmet, work gloves and protective boots when working
with the cable hoist. Tie up long hair. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
There is a risk of injury, e.g. from being wound up.
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Before each use, visually inspect the hoist and check the brake function.
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Never use the pull cable as a sling. Avoid diagonal pull. Do not hang the load on
the tip of the hook.
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Do not turn the load when it has been lifted.
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Do not leave the lifted load unattended.
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Never use the wire rope hoist to lift people.
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When attaching the cable hoist, be careful not to be injured by the device itself,
by the rope or by the load. Be careful when attaching (fastening) the load and
when closing the safety hook. There is a risk of injury
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Ensure that the cable hoist is checked regularly by competent persons.
Additional Battery and Charger Safety Notes
WARNING: Li-Ion batteries, if incorrectly used, stored or charged are a fire, burn and
explosion hazard.
Use the battery charger correctly
▪ Refer to the section of this manual relating to use of the battery charger before
attempting to charge the battery.
▪ Do not attempt to use the charger with other batteries. Keep the battery charger
clean; Foreign objects and dirt can cause a short circuit and block the ventilation
holes. Failure to follow these instructions may result in overheating or fire.
▪ Allow batteries to cool for 15 minutes after charging or heavy use. Failure to follow
these instructions may cause overheating or fire.
▪ Use only chargers recommended by the manufacturer to charge the batteries. If a
charger is not suitable for a certain kind of battery there is a risk of fire.
▪ Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs.
▪ Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
▪ The device is designed for operation in altitudes of up to 2000 m above sea level.
Keep the battery out of reach of children. When not in use batteries should be
stored at room temperature (approx. 20˚ C).
▪ Do not open, disassemble, crush, heat above 60° C or incinerate. Do not dispose of
in fire or similar.
▪ Keep the battery away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
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