Table of Contents
Advertisement
Safe working
- When operating the hoist, make sure it is firmly se-
cured or otherwise secured
- Use tools to hold the workstation, it is safer and
allows hands free to operate the power tool.
- Make sure you have the right balance and the right
balance at all times.
- Maintain the tool with care.
- Keep power tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance.
- Follow the instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
- Check the electrical wiring regularly and have it re-
paired by an authorized service center in case of
damage.
- Check the extension cables regularly and replace
them if damaged. Keep the handles dry, clean and
free of oil and grease.
- Avoid an unintentional start.
- Do not insert a plugged-in power tool with one fin-
ger on the switch, make sure that the power tool is
switched off before connecting it to the mains.
- When used outdoors, only use extensions for out-
door use and mark them as such.
- Before using the power tool, the guards or other
damaged part should be checked carefully to see if
it is working properly and performing its intended
function.
- Do not operate damaged, malfunctioning, unus-
ually powerful winds.
- The use of accessories or accessories not recom-
mended in the operating instructions may result in
injury.
- Have your tool repaired by a specialist.
- This electrical appliance is built in accordance with
the relevant safety regulations. The repair of the
electrical device may only be carried out by quali-
fied personnel, otherwise significant risks for the
user may arise.
General safety instructions
1. Do not operate the hoist until you have completely
read and understood this operating manual.
2. Never lift more than the rated load specified for the
hoist.
3. Do not use the hoist with a twisted, kinked, damaged
or worn load chain.
4. Do not use the hoist for lifting, propping or transporting
people.
EKZT-Series | Version 1.03
5. Do not use the hoist until the load is centered under
the hoist.
6. Do not try to extend the load chain or repair a dama-
ged load chain.
7. Protect the hoist from the load chain, spatter, or other
harmful contaminants.
8. Do not lift the chain hoist if it does not form a straight
line from the hook to the hook in the loading direc-
tion.
9. Do not use the load chain when tangled or wrapped
around the load.
10. Do not put the load on the hook tip or on the hook
latch.
11. Do not apply any load if the load chain is not properly
seated in the sprocket.
12. Do not work beyond the limits of the load chain path.
13. Do not leave the load unattended on the hoist or
stand unless special measures have been taken.
14. Do not operate a hoist, unless load slings or other
approved individual attachments are correctly di-
mensioned and sit in the hook saddle.
15. Carefully pick up the slack - make sure the load is ba-
lanced and that the load holding function is secured
before proceeding.
16. Disconnect a chain hoist that is malfunctioning or has
unusual designs. Report such a malfunction.
17. Make sure that the limit switches are working pro-
perly.
18. Warn surrounding persons of approaching cargo.
19. Check the brake function by tensioning the hoist be-
fore each lifting operation.
20. Avoid swinging the load or the hook.
21. Make sure the hook path is in the same direction as
the controls.
22. Periodically inspect the hoist, replace damaged or
worn parts, and maintain records of maintenance.
23. Do not use limit switches when routine operation
stops. They are only emergency equipment.
24. Do not let your attention get completely absorbed by
the handling of the hoist.
Safety
7
Advertisement
Table of Contents
