Item 45076 General Purpose
Rope Hoist
Assembly and Operating Instructions
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Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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Technical Specifications:
Polypropylene rope and zinc safety hooks can lift up to 500 Lbs. weight. Double grip safety hooks
hold hoist safely in place. Rope length = 65’ X 1/4” diameter. Net weight = 1.3 Lbs.
General Safety Warnings and Precautions
1. Read this instruction sheet completely before setting up and using this product.
2. Wear eye protection. Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles when setting up this product,
and while working with tools and equipment.
3. Weight capacity of the Rope Hoist is 500 Lbs. Do not exceed this weight capacity.
4. Keep children away from work area. Do not allow children to handle this product.
Caution: Strangulation danger is present if children are allowed to play with this product.
5. Store idle equipment. When not in use, lock up tools and equipment and keep out of reach of
children.
6. Do not use this product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on
prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there
is any doubt, do not attempt to use this equipment.
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Rev 01e; 08c
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usage Instructions
1. Carefully plan the location of the General Purpose
Parts Diagram
Rope Hoist. The upper Safety Hook must be firmly at-
tached to a rope, chain or some structure that will fully
support the weight of the object to be lifted or pulled (500
Lbs. maximum). Warning: All 3 parts of the Safety Hook
must be engaged to the supporting rope, chain, or struc-
ture. Failure to engage the hook properly could result in
personal injury and/or property damage.
Safety Hook
(3 Piece)
(#2)
2. When setting up the Rope Hoist, (see photo at right),
note the difference in the Upper and Lower Hoist. The
Lower Hoist includes the end-of-rope locking device. This
Lower Hoist should always be connected to the object
that is to be lifted or pulled.
upper Hoist
(#1)
Rope
(#4)
3. With the upper Safety Hook supporting the Rope
Hoist, inspect and test the Rope Hoist before attempt-
ing to lift the workpiece. Make sure the rope is in good
condition; make sure the rope is not kinked-up or twisted
between the hoists. Pull the loose pulling rope to make
sure the hoists are functioning properly.
loose Pulling
lower Hoist
Rope
(#1)
4. After testing the Rope Hoist and finding that the hoist
is functioning properly, you are now ready to use the
product to lift or pull the workpiece.
end-of-Rope
locking Device
(#3)
5. Connect the 3 parts of the lower Safety Hook to a
supporting chain, rope or other connecting device that is
supporting the workpiece to be lifted or pulled.
Safety Hook
(3 Piece)
(#2)
Caution: Maintain safe work area. Before and during the lift, keep spectators clear
of the work area. Keep clear of the area under the lifted item at all times. Caution:
Periodically check all components of the Rope Hoist to make sure the product is in
good working condition.
6. Carefully pull the loose Pulling Rope and slowly lift or pull the workpiece. Always wear heavy
duty work gloves when operating the Rope Hoist. Make sure the work gloves do not get caught in
moving parts. Tension must be maintained on the loose Pulling Rope to keep the workpiece aloft.
After the workpiece is in the desired position, it can be lowered by slowly and carefully releasing
tension in the loose Pulling Rope.
Caution: The General Purpose Rope Hoist is intended for short term lifting or
pulling projects. DO nOT HAnG A lIFTeD WORkPIeCe FOR An exTenDeD
PeRIOD OF TIme. After the lift or pull is complete, safely support the workpiece and
disconnect the Rope Hoist.
When not in use, the Rope Hoist should
be stored in a dry location that is out of
reach of children.
Parts list
Part #
Description
Qty
1
2
3
4
Hoist (Upper & Lower)
Safety Hook (3 Piece)
Rope Locking Device
Rope
2
2
1
1
Note: Some parts are listed and shown
for illustration purposes only, and are
not available individually as replacement
parts.
45076
Rev 05/01
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