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Any special operations or precautions;

All lifters

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Manufacturer's suggested operating procedures;

 

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Storage requirements of the lifter to protect it from damage.

Structural and mechanical

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Application of the lifter to the load and adjustments, if any, that adapt the lifter to various sizes or kinds of loads;

 

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Condition of the load, such as but not limited to:

Vacuum

 

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Balance;

 

 

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Surface cleanliness;

Close proximity

 

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Flatness;

Lifting magnets

 

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Bending;

 

 

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Load thickness.

Remotely operated lifting magnets

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Not exceeding the rated load of the lifting device nor the capacity of the hoisting equipment by the combined weight of the load, lifting device, and rigging;

 

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The proper attachment of adapters to lifting for special load handling.

Vacuum

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Charging of battery (if applicable);

Close proximity lifting magnets

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The use and understanding of:

 

 

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Meters;

 

 

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Alarms.

Remotely operated lifting magnets

 

 

 

It is recommended that the operator demonstrates the ability to operate the lifter safely and as outlined above prior to using the lifter.