WARNING |
- Failure
to use this load binder properly may result in serious injury
or even death to you or others.
- Do
not operate load binder while standing on the load.
- Move
handle with caution. It may whip - Keep body clear.
- Keep
yourself out of the path of the moving handle and any loose
chain laying on the handle.
- You
must be familiar with state and federal regulations regarding
size and number of chain systems required for securing loads
on trucks.
- Always
consider the safety of nearby workers as well as yourself when
using load binder.
- While
under tension, load binder must not bear against an object,
as this will cause side load.
- Do
not throw these instructions away. Keep them close at hand and
share them with any others who use this load binder.
- Do
not use handle extender - see instructions.
- Do
not attempt to close or open the binder with more than one person.
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- Hook load
binder to chain so you can operate it while standing on the ground.
Position load binder so its handle can be pulled downward to tighten
chain (see photo). Be aware of ice, snow, rain, oil, etc.
that can affect your footing. Make certain
your footing is secure.
- The Crosby
Group, Inc. specifically recommends AGAINST the use of a handle extender
(cheater pipe). If sufficient leverage cannot be obtained using the
lever type load binder by itself, a ratchet type binder should be
used.
- If the above
recommendation is disregarded and a cheater pipe is used, it must
closely fit the handle and must slide down the handle until the handle
projections are contacted. The pipe should be secured to the handle,
for example, by a pin, so that the pipe cannot fly off the handle
if you loose control and let go.
The increased leverage, by using a cheater pipe, can cause deformation
and failure of the chain and load binder.
- During and
after tightening chain, check load binder handle position. Be sure
it is in the locked position and that its bottom side touches the
chain link.
- Chain tension
may decrease due to load shifting during transport. To be sure the
load binder remains in proper position: Secure handle to chain by
wrapping the loose end of chain around the handle and the tight chain,
or tie handle to chain with soft wire.
- When releasing
load binder, remember there is a great deal of energy in the stretched
chain. This will cause the load binder handle to move very quickly
with great force when it is unlatched. Move handle with caution.
It may whip - Keep body clear.
- Never use
a cheater pipe or handle extender to release handle. Use a steel
bar and pry under the handle and stay out of the path of handle
as it moves upward.
- If you release
the handle by hand, use an open hand under the handle and push upward.
Do not close your hand around the handle. Always keep yourself
out of the path of the moving handle.
Instructions
- Ratchet Load Binders
- Position ratchet
binder so it can be operated from the ground.
- Make sure
your footing is secure.
Maintenance
of All Load Binders.
- Routinely
check load binders for wear, bending, cracks, nicks, or gouges. If
bending or cracks are present - Do not use load binder.
- Routinely
lubricate pivot and swivel points of Lever Binders, and pawl part
and screw threads of Ratchet Binders to extend product life and reduce
friction wear.
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