7 recommended general do not’s – R&M Materials Handling ELECTRIC CHAIN HOISTS LoadMate Chain Hoist General Operation Manual User Manual
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5.7 Recommended General Do Not’s
It is Recommended that the Operator:
DO NOT
operate a hoist that is damaged or has any actual or suspected mechanical
or electrical malfunction.
DO NOT
attempt to lengthen load chain or repair damaged load chain.
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DO NOT
use the load chain, any part of the hoist, or the load block and hook as a ground for
welding.
DO NOT
allow a welding electrode to be touched to the load chain or load hook.
DO NOT
remove or obscure any instructions, warnings or warning labels on the hoist.
DO NOT
walk under a suspended load or allow other personnel to walk under
a suspended load.
DO NOT
perform or allow any other person to perform
ANY work on a suspended
load that requires a worker to be positioned under the suspended load.
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WARNING:
Do not walk under a suspended load.
Do not perform any work on a suspended load that requires a worker to be positioned under the
suspended load.
If it is essential that a worker be positioned under a suspended load to perform work on the suspended
load; such work shall not be started or performed until other auxiliary supporting means are placed
under the suspended load. Failure to use other auxiliary supporting means could result in serious
bodily injury or death, and/or property damage.