– Never operate with untested or unapproved lifting equipment.

– Always maintain a safe distance during the lifting operation and never remain under the load.

– Do not use a damaged gripper; have it repaired by a qualified and reputable mechanical service and repair centre.

If in doubt, consult your supplier.
– Never lift more than one piece at a time.

– Never lift loads heavier than the load, as indicated on the equipment itself and on the test certificate.
– Never lift blades that weigh less than 10% of the load as clearly indicated on the gripper and on the certificate.

– Do not lift blades that are thicker or thinner than the jaw opening, as indicated on the grippers and test certificate.
– Be careful when lifting from a non-vertical position. The working load limit (WLL) can be considerably reduced in these lifting situations.

– When using multiple grippers, positioned opposite to each other, provide lifting slings or chains of sufficient length to ensure that

the angle between the slings or chains does not exceed 60 degrees.
– When working simultaneously with a certain number of lifting equipment placed side by side, use a lifting beam (sling bar) and lifting slings or chains of sufficient length to ensure that the lifting handles on the equipment are never subjected to a sideways lift.
– Do not place the equipment on truncated cone or conical shaped parts in the blade or structure to be lifted.
– Remove all grease, oil, dirt, corrosion and scrap from the rolling mill at the point where the gripper is to be attached.
– The gripper is only suitable for use in normal weather conditions.