DANGER : Overhead lifting presents a very real danger of severe injury or loss of life if lifting equipment is not used properly.  Please read and understand all off these instructions prior to using any lifting sling or sling assembly.  Sling should only be used by qualified persons who are responsible for the sling selection, inspection and use.

WORKING LOAD LIMITS in tonnes

For chain size mm	tonne	ß0-45¢X 45¢X-60¢X 0-90¢X 90¢X-120¢X	ß0-45¢X 45¢X-60¢X 0-90¢X 90¢X-120¢X	¡@
6 7 8	1.1 1.5 2.0	1.6 1.1 2.1 1.5 2.8 2.0	2.4 1.7 3.2 2.2 4.2 3.0	1.5 2.5 3.2
10 13 16	3.2 5.4 8.0	4.3 3.2 7.5 5.3 11.2 8.0	6.7 4.8 11.2 8.0 17.0 11.8	5.0 8.5 12.5
19 22 26	11.5 15.5 21.6	16.0 11.2 21.2 15.0 30.0 21.2	23.6 17.0 31.5 22.4 45.0 31.5	18.0 23.6 33.5
32	32.0	45.0 31.5	67.0 47.5	50.0

Properly used and maintained your YOKE chain slings will give long life and will enable your to carry out your lifting operations efficiently and safety.

SAFE USE

• Never load in excess of the rated capacity for the application.
• Keep a records of all slings in use.
• User should remove all twists from a chain leg before lifting and, should never knot a chain.
  Always use YOKE Shortening Hook or Clutch when chain slings should be shortened.
• Always inspect to insure that chain is free from damage or wear before use.
• Always inspect all sling components prior to each use.
• Ensure that chain is protected from any sharp corners on the load.
• Ensure that the master link articulates freely on the hook of the crane or other lifting appliance.
• Never tip load hooks.  The load should always be supported correctly in the bowl of the hook.
• Always use the correct size sling for the load, allowing for the included angle and the possibility of unequal loading.
• Personnel must keep all body parts from between the sling and the load, and from between the sling and the crane/hoist hook.  Persons shall never ride the chain sling/rope sling or web sling or the load during lifting or while suspended.  Persons must stand clear of all loads while lifting or while suspended.  During lifting, with or without the load, personnel must be alert for possible snagging of the load or the chain sling.next page

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