CM-ET Series 653 - Manual (Page 6)

Unpacking
After unpacking the hoist, inspect
carefully for any damage that may have
occurred during transit. Check for loose,
missing or damaged parts. Shipping
damage claims must be filed with
carrier. The hoist is supplied completely
assembled and ready to use.
CM ® REPAIR/REPLACEMENT
POLICY
All Columbus McKinnon (CM ® ) Series
653 Hoists are inspected and
performance tested prior to shipment.
If any properly maintained hoist
develops a performance problem,
within one year of shipment, due to a
material or workmanship defect, as
verified by CM
® , repair or replacement
of the unit will be made to the original
purchaser without charge. This
repair/replacement policy applies only
to CM
® Series 653 Hoists installed,
maintained and operated as outlined in
this manual, and specifically excludes
hoists subject to normal wear, abuse,
improper installation, improper or
inadequate maintenance, hostile
environmental effects and
unauthorized repairs/modifications.
We reserve the right to change
materials or design if, in our opinion,
such changes will improve our product.
Abuse, repair by an unauthorized
person, or use of non-CM ® replacement
parts voids the guarantee and could
lead to dangerous operation. For full
Terms of Sale, see Sales Order
Acknowledgement. Also, refer to the
back cover for Limitations of
Warranties, Remedies and Damages,
and Indemnification and Safe
Operation.
Installation
Before installing the hoist:
1. Estimate the weight of the load that
is to be lifted or moved and make
sure it does not exceed the rated load
of the hoist.
2. Make sure the support or sling to
which the upper hook is attached is
strong enough to hold several times
the weight of the load to be lifted or
moved. Be sure the hoist is solidly
held in the uppermost part of the
upper hook and the latch is closed
and not in contact with the support
or sling.
3. The area in which the hoist is
installed must provide sufficient
room for:
-The operator to operate the lever.
-The operator and other personnel
to stand clear of the load at all
times.
-Firm footing for the operator.
-Clearance between the hoist frame
and any object. The frame must be
free to swivel on the upper hook.
Attaching the hoist from an inadequate
support may allow the hoist and load to fall
and cause injury and/or property damage.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Make sure the structure has sufficient
strength to hold several times the hoist
weight and its rated load.
Operation
If not used as directed, lever hoist may cause
injury.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Use only as directed below. Read all
instructions before operating the Series 653
Hand Operated Lever Hoist.
GENERAL
1. The hoist must be kept clean to
assure proper operation. Before use,
check to be sure the load chain is
clean, that there is no foreign
material in the liftwheel area and
that the lever operates freely.
2. Do not load beyond the rated
capacity. Overload can cause
immediate failure or cause damage
resulting in future failure, even at
less than rated capacity.
3. Do not use this hoist or any other
material handling equipment for
lifting or moving people, or lifting
loads over people.
4. Stand clear of all loads and warn
other people of your intention to
move a load in their area.
5. Do not leave a load on the unit
unattended.
6. Read warnings and instructions on
the hoist before each use.
7. Do not hold the load chain while
operating the hoist. Should the hoist
not operate properly, serious injury
may occur.
8. Never operate the hoist when
flammable materials or vapors are
present. Contact between metal parts
may produce sparks that can cause a
fire or explosion.
9. STAY ALERT! Watch what you are
doing and use common sense. Do
not use the hoist when you are tired,
distracted or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication causing
diminished control.
Malfunction of unit, rigging slip or loss of
footing may cause user to slip resulting in
injury.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Always have a firm and secure footing when
using the Series 653 Hand Operated Lever
Hoist.
FREE CHAINING
In this mode of operation, the chain can
be pulled through the hoist in either
direction by hand for quick attachment
to the load.
To engage the free chaining feature,
remove any load from the hoist and
move the directional lever to the (“N”)
position.
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