Clarke CHT 399, 1801399 User guide

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SUPPORT ARM

MODEL NO: CHT399

PART No: 1801399

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

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Please read these instructions carefully before operating the tool

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Support Arm. Before using the device, please read this manual thoroughly and carefully follow all instructions given. This is for your own safety and that of others around you, and is also to help you achieve long and trouble free service from your new tool. Ideal ‘third arm’ for installing plasterboard, suspended ceiling panels, kitchen cupboards or similar operations. takes the strain out of overhead work. Quick and easy to erect.

CLARKE GUARANTEE

This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can be returned to us without prior permission.

This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model :.................................................................................. CHT399

Part No : ............................................................................... 1801399

Adjustable Range : ............................................. 1.15 to 2.9 metres

Maximum Capacity : ............................................................... 25kg

TUV/GS approved.

WARN IN G

DO NOT USE THE SUPPORT TO LIFT LOADS, Failure to observe this instruction would invalidate your guarantee and may cause damage to your support, and could even result in personal injury, and even damage to property.

Please note that the details and specifications contained herein are correct at the time of

going to print. However CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any

time without prior notice. Always consult the product data plate.

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Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT

Failure to follow these precautions could result in personal injury, and/or

damage to property.

1. ALWAYS seek help with large items such as plasterboard etc.

2. ALWAYS wear a safety helmet, shoes gloves and goggles, manufactured to the latest European Safety Standards.

3. ALWAYS keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite accidents.

4. ALWAYS keep children away. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area.

5. ALWAYS concentrate on the job in hand, no matter how trivial it may seem. Be aware that accidents are caused by carelessness due to familiarity.

6. ALWAYS keep your proper footing and balance at all times - don’t overreach. For best footing, wear rubber soled footwear. keep floor clear of oil, scrap wood, etc.

7. ALWAYS wear proper apparel. loose clothing or jewellery may get caught in moving

parts. wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

8. ALWAYS Check tool is in perfect working order before using.

9. NEVER use the tool if it becomes damaged, i.e.; bent etc.

10. NEVER use where a risk exceeding the rated capacity exists.

Special Safety Precautions When Using Your Support Arm

1. ALWAYS ensure floor is firm and reasonably level.

2. ALWAYS check load to be supported does not exceed maximum capacity, (25kg).

3. ALWAYS ensure when adjusting support arm length, a minimum of 2½”(64mm) of top tube remains in bottom tube, NEVER less.

4. ALWAYS ensure the support arm is as near vertical as possible, DO NOT use at an angle.

5. ALWAYS check load is supported safely before starting work.

5. NEVER use support arm to lift weight, it is designed to support weight only.

If in any doubt, contact Clarke’s service department on 020 8988 7400

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Directions For Use

1. Ensure floor is firm and reasonably level before starting, if not, use boards to obtain it, once satisfied continue as follows.

2. Seek assistance to lift plasterboard etc into position.

3. Set arm/arms to the approximate height as follows.

a) Lift lever ‘A’ whilst pushing down the top

support plate.

b) Loosen knob ‘B’, withdraw upper support

tube from lower support tube, by holding lower tube and pulling upper tube upwards, until the desired height is reached, firmly tighten Knob ‘B’. (hand tight only), With the upper and lower support tubes fully extended, (see special safety precautions on page 3), more height is required, continue with C.

c) Lift lever ‘A’ and pull the top support plate upwards, again until required height is

reached, release lever, the support is now ready to use.

4. Place support arm/arms in a position where they can be easily reached once object to be supported is in position.

5. Carefully lift object to be supported into position, place supports underneath and slowly pump trigger until support is firmly in place.

6. Check supports are vertical, if not, correct before continuing.

7. When finished securing plasterboard etc, permanently into position, remove by, either lifting Lever ‘A’, or loosening Knob ‘B’, and pushing support upwards against ceiling etc.

Tools and Accessories

A wide range of tools and accessories are available from your nearest CLARKE dealer, for further information, contact your nearest dealer, or telephone CLARKE International Sales department on 01992 565300.

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