R&M Materials Handling ELECTRIC CHAIN HOISTS LoadMate Chain Hoist General Operation Manual - Manual (Page 16)

Electric Chain Hoist Operator’s Manual/EN/11.30.10
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All motions of multi-speed powered hoists should be started in the slowest speed available for that motion, and
then the speed should be increased until the desired speed is obtained. At the beginning of hoisting motion, the
load should be lifted only a few inches and stopped to check the holding brake before continuing with the lift.
The hoist should be brought directly over the load before rigging the load to the hoist load hook. Failure to
center the hoist over the load could cause the load to swing when it is lifted, or could cause side pulls or other
forces to be transferred into the crane. Slack should be taken out of the chains, and slings, if used, before
attempting to lift the load.