WARN HY3000 INDUSTRIAL HOIST - Manual (Page 3)

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General Safety Precautions
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As you read these instructions, you will see
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES.
Each message has a specific purpose. WARNINGS
are safety messages that indicate a potentially haz-
ardous situation, which, if not avoided could result in
serious injury. CAUTIONS are safety messages that
indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. A
CAUTION may also be used to alert against unsafe
practice. CAUTIONS and WARNINGS identify the
hazard, indicate how to avoid the hazard, and advise
of the probable consequence of not avoiding the haz-
ard. NOTICES are messages to avoid property dam-
age. NOTES are additional information to help you
complete a procedure. PLEASE WORK SAFELY!
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to severe injury or death.
To avoid injury to hands or fingers:
• Always keep hands clear of rope, hook loop,
and hook during installation, operation and
when spooling in or out.
• Always use extreme caution when handling
hook and rope during spooling operations.
• Always use supplied hook strap whenever
spooling rope in or out, during installation,
and during operation.
• Always disconnect all wires from battery,
before beginning work.
• Always disconnect negative terminal first and
reconnect negative terminal last.
WARNING
WARNING
FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to severe injury or death.
• Never use hoist to lift or move persons.
• Always use the size of rope specified in the
product data sheet.
WARNING
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to severe injury or death.
• Never operate hoist in an environment
containing explosive or combustible material.
• Always remove jewelry and wear eye
protection.
• Never lean over battery while making
connections.
• Always verify area is clear of fuel lines, fuel
tank, brake lines, electrical wires, etc. when
drilling.
• Never route electrical cables:
- Across any sharp edges.
- Through or near moving parts.
- Near parts that become hot.
• Always insulate and protect all exposed
wiring and electrical terminals.
• Always install terminal boots as directed in
installation instructions.
Warnings and Cautions