Safety At Work; General - probst 5272.0006 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety at work

General

 The use of the vacuum lifting device is only permitted in proximity to the ground. In
hoist operation: The suctioned load must be lowered immediately after picking up (e.g.
from a pallet or a truck) to just above the ground (approx. 20 - 30 cm).
The load must then be secured by the load securing chain and may only then be
transported to the installation site. To transport the load, lift it only as high as necessary
Prohibition
(recommended approx. 0.5 m above the ground).
It is forbidden to swivel the device over persons. Danger to life!
 The manual guiding of is only allowed for devices with handles.
 The operator is not allowed to leave the control unit as long as the vacuum lifting device
loaded with load (stone slab).
 The operator must always keep an eye on the manometer. Only lift the load (e.g. stone
slab) when the required vacuum vacuum has been reached. If the pointer of the
manometer moves into the red area under the required vacuum vacuum, immediately
lower the load. Danger to life - load will fall!
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While using the vacuum lifting device is the stay of persons in the working area
forbidden. Except it is indispensable. Caused of the way of using the vacuum lifting
device , e.g. if the device must be leaded by hand (at the handles).
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It is forbidden to stay under a lifted load. Danger to life!
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The device must never be subjected to a force acting in a lateral direction due to
diagonal pulling.
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Do not lift load off-centre, because that could fall down. Danger of tilting!
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Release the load only when it is completely safely resting on the surface. Keep fingers
away from the load when you release it. Danger of squeezing the hands!
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The load capacity and nominal widths/nominal sizes of the device must not be
exceeded.
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Do not tear off any stuck loads with the device.
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Jerking up or down of the unit with or without load is prohibited! Unnecessary
vibrations must be avoided. As well as fast driving with the carrier/ hoist over uneven
terrain! Danger to life/accident: The load could fall or the load handling attachment
could be damaged! As a general rule, only drive at walking speed with the lifted load!
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