Powerplus POW900 HOIST 500W 100/200KG EN - Manual (Page 5)

POW900 EN
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6 EXTRA SAFTY INFORMATION
ATTENTION! Never use the machine to transport persons or animals!
Never stand or work under a hoisted load.
 Keep the immediate working environment clean.
 Please consider environmental influences. Ensure good illumination for your workspace.
Do not use the device in potential fire hazard, easily flammable fluids or explosive
surroundings, do not expose it to unnecessary weather influences, such as rain, damp,
sun exposure, dust or cold.
 Protect yourself from electrical shock.
 Keep this device away from unauthorized persons.
 Store the cable hoist in a proper manner when it is not in use. Store the machine at a dry,
high or lockable place, out of the reach of children.
 Do not overload the cable hoist, in any case! Please do not exceed the maximum load
capacity (see data plate, not load hook!). Do not use 2 or more machines to load same
object.
 Forbid to lift an attached/fixed object.
 Don't use the machine in aggressive environments or under low temperatures.
 Wear safety clothes. Never wear loose clothing or jewellery; this could be caught by
movable parts of the machine. Safety equipment (such as rubber gloves, non-slip
footwear, hearing and hair protection and etc.) is recommended when working.
 Only use the power cord (17) for its intended use. Never carry the tool or pull on the power
cord (17) and never pull on the cord to disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
Keep the power cord (17) away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Check the power cord (17)
before every use for damages. Never use the cable hoist, if the cord is worn out, knotted
itself, or has a kink. Allow the cord to be replaced by a qualified professional.
 Please be sure to maintain upright body position. Ensure a safe position and always
maintain your balance, and not at an extreme angle.
 Disconnect the cable hoist from the power network when not in use and prior to
performing any maintenance.
 Always work carefully and with a due amount of caution.
 Use only the manufacturer recommended accessories.
 Have your cable hoist repaired only by a qualified electrician. This power tool complies
with applicable safety regulations.
 Be sure to hoist the loads with lowest speed from the ground. And the cable should be
tense but not unwound when start loading from the ground.
 The micro switch is not allowed to be used as an off-switch or be dismantled. The micro
switch is a safety device to prevent that the weight is lifted over the boundary.
 If the brakes stop functioning and the load lowers quickly, one should press the off-switch
immediately and then the On-switch. After unloading, please send the machine in for
repairs to a qualified professional.
 Do not leave the load hanging in the air long-term, to prevent the deformation of the
pieces. While the machine is in operation do not carry out any repairs or inspections.
 It is prohibited to change any part of the pulley or to disassemble it.
 Depending on the frequency of use, after 20 hours of total operation or at least once a
year, the machine must be taken in for a thorough maintenance.
 Make sure to operate the emergency switch (15) to stop the machine in case of dangerous
and emergent situation. Reset the emergency switch (15) head to operation status in the
direction of the arrow (clockwise) until the danger has passed.