Silverline Chain Block - Manual (Page 6)

Intended Use
Portable, hand-operated manual chain hoist, for vertical lifting of loads. This device
is designed for temporary operation only, and should not be used for permanent
suspension of loads. Domestic use only.
Unpacking Your Tool
• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarise yourself with all its features
and functions
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts
are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use
this tool
Before Use
Installing the chain block
WARNING: Ensure the chain block is suspended from a structure capable of
supporting a load of at least 1½ x the safe working load of the block.
• Install the chain block, so the bottom of the hand chain sits between 500 and
100mm from the ground
• The user must be able to operate the hand chain safely, from a location to the
side of the suspended load
Attaching the load
WARNING: DO NOT use the chain as a sling. This may cause damage to the chain.
• Attach load to Load Hook (4), using slings, chains or other lifting devices,
suitable for the type, shape and weight of the load (see Fig.1)
• Centre the load on the Load Hook correctly (see Fig.1)
WARNING:
• NEVER load the Load Hook in front of the Safety Bar (see Fig. 3-A)
• NEVER load the Load Hook tip (See Fig. 3-B)
• NEVER load the Load Hook off the centre line (See. Fig. 3-C)
• NEVER load the Load Hook sideways (See Fig. 3-D)
WARNING: ALWAYS ensure that the Mounting Hook (1) is fully engaged, with its
Safety Bar (5) securely closed.
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Lifting Tool Safety
Inspect the equipment
• Before use, check the condition of the equipment, paying particular attention
to cables, locking mechanisms, and hydraulic fittings. Cables should be free
from kinks and should not show any evidence of fraying or cutting. Locking
mechanisms should work freely and should be clean of excessive dirt or grease.
Hydraulic fittings should be in good condition and free from leaks
• Any additional supports should be capable of taking the full weight of the object
to be lifted, along with some additional capacity as a precautionary measure
• All safety devices (including automatic) should be tested before use
• Check that the hooks are sound. If a hook has more than a 10° twist out of true,
or has an excessive throat opening, it should be replaced
• Check all hook safety latches are not damaged or bent and completely seal the
hook openings
• If any part of the lifting equipment is found to be damaged or worn, it must be
repaired with genuine replacement parts at an authorised service centre before
the equipment is used
• Lifting equipment should be inspected by a qualified person at least once each
year and the results of the inspection recorded in an inspection book for future
reference
• The brake on a lifting tool should never come into contact with oil or grease
• DO NOT modify any lifting equipment. Any attempt to tamper with this
equipment will invalidate its guarantee and could result in serious injury to
yourself or others around you
Locating the lifting tool
• Locate the lifting tool in a suitable, well-lit work area
• Keep work area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials
• Never use a lifting tool in wet, explosive or corrosive environments
Attaching a load
• Any load must only be attached/supported by the proper lifting points
• Winches/jacks should not be used in conjunction with any other lifting device/s
• The load must be free to lift. If the load is caught, or restricted during lifting,
overloading of the lifting equipment will result
• Before attaching a load, ensure that it is stable, and will remain stable
throughout the lifting process
• Never wrap the chain around a load, or use the load chain as a sling
Danger area
• When an object is being lifted, the areas directly below and around the area
should be considered highly dangerous. DO NOT reach into, or enter this area
• Lifting equipment must be operated from a position where the operator is not at
risk from a falling load (i.e. outside of the danger area)
• Protective headgear (e.g. hardhat) and protective footwear, should be worn by
the operator, and any person near to the danger area
• Never use a lifting tool or any other overhead lifting equipment for lifting
persons
During a lift
• The operator should have constant eye contact with the load. If it is impractical
for the operator to have constant eye contact, then the danger area should be
sealed off, and additional persons with full view of the operating area must be
used to relay instructions to the operator
• Lifting equipment must only be operated by persons who are clearly familiar
with the operating instructions
• DO NOT change from lifting to lowering rapidly. Allow the load to come to a
complete stop before changing direction
• If the lifting equipment is unable to raise a load, stop immediately. The lift load
capacity has been exceeded
• When lowering a load, make allowance for the fact that a load will usually run
on for a few centimetres after the mechanism has been stopped
• Lifting equipment must never be used for any purpose other than vertical lifts
• DO NOT lift an object to a greater height than is absolutely necessary
• Never leave a suspended load unattended
• If you are in any way unsure about the safe method of using this equipment,
DO NOT use it
1 Mounting Hook
2 Block
3 Hand Chain
4 Load Hook
5 Safety Bar
6 Load Chain
Product Familiarisation
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