CM Rigger 3/4 ton, Rigger 1 1/2 ton Operating, Maintenance And Parts Manual

19. NOT leave load supported by the hoist unattended unless specific
precautions have been taken.

20. NOT allow the load chain or hook to be used as an electrical or weld­ing ground.

21. NOT allow the load chain or hook to be touched by a live welding
electrode.

22. NOT remove or obscure the warnings on the hoist.

23. NOT operate a hoist which has Notbeen securely attached to a suit­able support.

24. NOT

operate a hoist unless load slings or other approved single

attachments are properly sized and seated in the hook saddle.

25. NOT

lift loads that are Not balanced and that the holding action is

Not secure, taking up slack carefully.

26. NOT operate a hoist unless all persons are and remain clear of the
supported load.

27. Report malfunctions or unusual performances of a hoist, after it has
been shut down until repaired.

28. NOT operate a hoist on which the safety placards or decals are miss­ing or illegible.

29. Be familiar with operating controls, procedures, and warnings.

1. Maintain a firm footing or be otherwise secured when operating the
hoist.

2. Check brake function by tensioning the hoist prior to each lift or
pulling operation.

3. Use hook latches. Latches are to retain slings, chains, etc. under
slack conditions only.

4. Make sure the hook latches are closed and not supporting any
parts of the load.

5. Make sure the load is free to move and will clear all obstructions.

6. Avoid swinging the load or hook.

7. Avoid lever “flyback” by keeping a firm grip on the lever until oper­ating stroke is completed and the lever is at rest.

8. Inspect the hoist regularly, replace damaged or worn parts, and
keep appropriate records of maintenance.

9. Use the hoist manufacturer’s recommended parts when repairing
the unit.

10. Lubricate load chain per hoist manufacturer’s recommendations.

11. NOT use the hoist load limiting or warning device to measure load.

12. NOT operate except with manual power.

13. NOT permit more that one operator to pull on lever at the same
time. More than one operator is likely to cause hoist overload.

14. NOT allow your attention to be diverted from operating the hoist.

15. NOT allow the hoist to be subjected to sharp contact with other
hoists, structures, or objects through misuse.

16. NOT adjust or repair the hoist unless qualified to perform such
adjustments or repairs.

CALIFORNIA

OTTO SYSTEMS,INC.
12010 Bloomfield Ave.
Santa Fe Springs,CA 90670
562/462-1612 or 800/596-7392
Fax [phone]
or
2439 Verna Court
San Leandro,CA 94577
510/667-3730 or 800/508-6886
Fax [phone]

COLORADO

MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT CO.
1740 W.13th Ave.
Denver,CO 80204
303/573-5333 or 800/873-5333
Fax [phone]

FLORIDA

TAMPA ARMATURE WORKS,INC.
440 South 78th Street
Tampa, FL 33619
813/621-5661 or 800/333-9449
Fax [phone]

GEORGIA

ACE INDUSTRIES,INC.
6295 McDonough Drive
Norcross,GA 30093
770/441-0898 or 800/733-2231
Fax [phone]

ILLINOIS

CM CHICAGO PARTS & SERVICE
7747 West Van Buren Street
Forest Park,IL 60130
877/511-3170
Fax [phone]

TORRANCE ELECTRIC COMPANY
415-31st Ave.
Rock Island,IL 61204-6008
309/786-7777 or 800/747-8374
Fax [phone]

INDIANA

HORNER ELECTRIC COMPANY,INC.
1521 East Washington Street
Indianapolis,IN 46201
317/639-4261
Fax [phone]

LOUISIANA

BEERMAN PRECISION,INC.
4206 Howard Ave.
New Orleans,LA 70125
504/486-9391
Fax [phone]

MASSACHUSETTS

ABEL DISTRIBUTORS,INC.
50 Parker Street,Unit 2
Newburyport,MA 01950
978/463-0700
Fax [phone]

MICHIGAN

GAYLORD HOIST SALES & SERVICE
34471 Industrial Road
Livonia,MI 48150
734/261-1910
Fax [phone]

MISSOURI

INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC MACHINERY
310 West 20th Street
Kansas City,MO 64108
816/471-2610
Fax [phone]

NEW YORK

VOLLAND ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT CO.
75 Innsbruck Drive
Buffalo,NY 14227
716/656-9900
Fax [phone]

NORTH CAROLINA

SOUTHERN ELECTRIC SERVICE CO.,INC.
2225 Freedom Drive
Charlotte,NC 28208
704/372-4832 or 800/487-3726
Fax [phone]

OHIO

MAZZELLA WIRE ROPE & SLING COMPANY
14600 Brookpark Road
Cleveland,OH 44135
216/362-4600 or 800/362-4601
Fax [phone]

PENNSYLVANIA

AMICK ASSOCIATES,INC.
11 Sycamore Street
Carnegie,PA 15106-0529
412/429-1212 or 800/445-9456
Fax [phone]

RAM MOTORS & CONTROLS,INC.
Route 61
Leesport,PA 19533
610/916-3939 or 800/999-8183
Fax [phone]

TEXAS

ABEL EQUIPMENT CO.,INC.
3710 Cavalier Drive
Garland,TX 75042
972/272-7706
Fax [phone]

HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT SERVICES,INC.
1021 North San Jacinto Street
Houston,TX 77002
713/228-9601 or 713/228-8117 (purchas­ing)
Fax [phone]

WASHINGTON

UNITED ELECTRIC MOTORS
308 9th Ave.North
Seattle,WA 98109
206/624-0044
Fax [phone]

WISCONSIN

TRESTER HOIST & EQUIPMENT,INC.
4465 North 124th Street,Unit C
Brookfield,WI 53005
414/790-0700 or 800/234-6098
Fax [phone]

ALBERTA

**COLUMBUS McKINNON,LTD.
10311-174th Street
Edmonton,Alberta T8H 1N3

NOVA SCOTIA

*W & A MOIR
95 Ilsley Ave.
Dartmouth,Nova Scotia B3B 1L5
902/468-7720
Fax [phone]

ONTARIO

*R & W HOIST REPAIR,LTD.
790 Redwood Square
Units 5,6, & 7
Oakville,Ontario L6L 6N3
905/825-5500
Fax [phone]

*TORONTO ELECTRIC HOIST
SALES & SERVICE
72 Crockford Blvd.
Scarborough,Ontario M1R 3C4
416/755-7716
Fax [phone]

*MASLACK SUPPLY,LTD.
488 Falconbridge Road
Sudbury,Ontario P3A 4S4
705/566-1270
Fax [phone]

*COLUMBUS McKINNON,LTD.
P.O. Box 1106
10 Brook Road,North
Cobourg,Ontario K9A 4W5
905/372-0153
Fax [phone]

QUEBEC

*HERCULES SLING & CABLE
2525 Louis A.Amos
Lachine,Quebec H8T 1C3
514/631-5511
Fax [phone]

*LEGER HOIST EQUIPMENT CO.
7995-17th Ave.
Montreal,Quebec H1Z 3R2
514/376-3050
Fax [phone]

**ARE ALSO MASTER PARTS DEPOTS

**MASTER PARTS DEPOT ONLY

CAUTION

Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially hazardous situ­ation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderateinjury.
To avoid such a potentially hazardous situation, the operator shall:

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UNITED STATES

MASTER PARTS DEPOT

CANADIAN

SERVICE CENTERS

Columbus McKinnon Corporation • Industrial Products Division • 140 John James Audubon Parkway
Amherst, New York 14228-1197 • Phone [phone] • 1-800-888-0985 • Fax [phone]

Printed in the U.S.A. 23952 ©Columbus McKinnon Corporation 2000 7/00 SS

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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS

Each CM Rigger Manually Lever Operated Chain Hoist is built in accordance
with the specifications contained herein and at the time of manufacture
complies with our interpretation of applicable sections of ANSI/ASME
B30.21, ANSI/ASME HST-3M and the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

The safety laws for elevators and dumbwaiters specify construction details
that are not incorporated in Columbus McKinnon Corporation industrial
hoists. We recommend the use of equipment that meets state and national
safety codes for such use. Columbus McKinnon Corporation cannot be
responsible for applications other than those for which Columbus
McKinnon Corporation equipment is recommended.

*Copies of these standards may be obtained from: The American National
Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018, U.S.A.

1. NOT operate a malfunctioning or unusually performing hoist.

2. NOT operate the hoist until you have thoroughly read and understood
this Operating, Maintenance and Parts Manual.

3. NOT operate a hoist which has been modified without the manufac­turer’s approval or certification to be in conformity with applicable
OSHA regs.

4. NOT lift or pull more than the rated load for the hoist.

5. NOT use damaged hoist or hoist that is Not working properly.

6. NOT use hoist with twisted, kinked, damaged or worn load chain.

7. NOT operate with any lever extension (cheater bar).

8. NOT attempt to “free chain” the hoist while a load is applied.

9. NOT use the hoist to lift, support, or transport people.

10. NOT lift loads over people and make sure all personnel remain clear of
the supported load.

11. NOT attempt to lengthen the load chain or repair damaged load chain.

12. Protect the hoist's load chain from weld splatter or other damaging
contaminants.

13. NOT operate hoist when it is restricted from forming a straight line
from hook to hook in the direction of loading.

14. NOT use load chain as a sling, or wrap load or chain around load.

15. NOT apply the load to the tip of the hook or to the hook latch.

16. NOT apply load unless load chain is properly seated in the chain
wheel(s) or sprocket(s).

17. NOT apply load if bearing prevents equal loading on all load support­ing chains.

18. NOT operate beyond the limits of the load chain travel.

WARNING

Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially hazardous situ­ation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. To
avoid such a potentially hazardous situation, the operator shall:

CAUTION – IMPORTANT

If not properly installed, operated and maintained,
the use of all mechanical equipment presents the
possibility of personal injury or property damage.
Before hoist use, all persons who will install,
operate or maintain should read this manual thor­oughly. For safe, dependable and economical
performance, follow all instructions and recom­mendations contained herein. It is also important
to retain this manual for current and future use.

Capacities: 3/4 and 1-1/2 tons (700 and 1400 Kg.)

CM reserves the right to change materials or design if, in its opinion,
such changes will improve its product. Abuse, repair by an
unauthorized person, or use of non-CM replacement parts voids
the guarantee and could lead to dangerous operation. For full
“Term s of Sale”, see Sales Order Acknowledgement. Also, refer
to the back page for Limitations of Warranties, Remedies and

Damages and, Indemnification and Safe Operation.

Before operating the Rigger, familiarize yourself with the nomenclature
shown in Figures 3 and 4.

1. Free Wheeling: In this condition the chain can be pulled through
the Rigger in either direction by hand. This allows quick and easy
attachment of the load. Set directional lever to unload position and
release pawls as shown in Figure 2.

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

Preventative Maintenance

2. Attachment To The Load: The CM Rigger can be used in any posi­tion provided it is rigged to pull in a straight line from hook to hook.
It is important that the frame is free to swivel on the upper hook.
Under no condition should the frame be allowed to touch the load
or bear on any support when in use as this might cause bending of
the hook or frame and possible failure. When operating in limited
areas, it is recommended that attachments or slings be used to
keep the frame and handle from being obstructed.

3. Operation (see Safety Procedures): After attachment of load, the
slack in the chain can be taken up by pulling on the end ring
attached to the loose end of the chain. Set directional lever to
“load”. Operate the handle up and down and the load will be
pulled or tensioned. Shift directional lever to “unload” position and
load will be loosened one tooth at a time by the same operation of
the handle. When operating the handle, make certain that the load
is retained by the Rigger before releasing handle.

WARNING – TO AVOID INJURY:

Use as directed above. Failure to do so may cause injury to
you and others.

1. DO NOT

exceed capacity shown on frame or lower

hook block.

2. DO NOT

use to lift people or loads over people.

3. DO NOT

use unless the Rigger’s frame and chain form

a straight line between hooks.

4. DO NOT

use if the frame is in contact with any object.

5. DO NOT

use if the unit is damaged or malfunctions.

6. DO NOT

use extension on lever. Use hand power only.

7. DO NOT

use if chain is twisted, kinked or damaged.

8. DO NOT

release handle until load is transferred to

Rigger.

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