Prowinch PWA Serie Manual De Usuario Y Advertencias De Seguridad página 8

4. Always maintain a firm grip on the tool.
5. Always keep the extension cord away from moving parts on the tool.
6. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before turning on the Hoist.
7. Do not force the Hoist. This tool will do the work better and safer at the speed and capacity for which it was designed.
8. Never use the Hoist to lift people or animals.
9. Always leave a minimum of 4 wraps of cable on the drum. The cable fastener on this wire rope Hoist is not rated for the maxi-
mum capacity of the Hoist.
Additional Specific Safety Rules
10. Do not exceed the maximum lift capacity. The application, size and type of load, the attachments to be used and the period
of use must be taken into account.
11. Do not stand under hoisted loads.
12. Do not operated the Hoist in wet conditions. Do not allow the Hoist to freeze.
13. If pushing the lift button continually does not have any affect, do not continue. This is a sign that the load exceeds the maxi-
mum capacity.
14. Never adjust the cable or work on the Hoist when it is plugged into an outlet.
15. Always inspect the cable and hook prior to use. If he cable is damaged in any way, do not use it. Hooks that are bent, worn or
whose openings are enlarged beyond normal throat opening should not be used.
16. If the Hoist is stopped during the lowering of a load it is normal for the load to drop a few inches more due to intertia.
17. The Hoist motor does not have an overload cut-out. If you are unable to hoist a load and the load is under the maximum lift
capacity, stop the Hoist and allow the motor to cool down before trying again.
18. Make sure the cable is correctly wound around the wheel. See FIGURE 1 below.
19. Do not support a load over or around people or animals.
20. Do not leave load suspended in the air unattended.
21. Do not allow a load to bear against the hook latch. Allowing a load to bear against the hook latch can result in loss of load.
22. Do not allow load to swing or twist while hoisting.
23. Do not use cable as a sling or wrap cable around a load.
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