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Kulkoni, Inc. v921 WARNING: NEVER EXCEED WORKING LOAD LIMIT Page 2 IMPORTANT WARNINGS Working Load Limit This is the term used throughout the catalog. There are, however, other terms used in the industry which are interchange- able with the term Working Load Limit. These are: WLL, SWL, Safe Working Load, Rated Load Value, Resulting Safe Working Load, and Rated Capacity. Never exceed the Working Load Limit. The Working Load Limit is the maximum load which should ever be applied to a product, even when the product is new and when the load is uniformly applied - straight line pull only. Avoid side loading. All catalog ratings are based upon usual environmental conditions, and consideration must be given to unusual conditions such as extreme high or low tem- peratures, chemical solutions or vapors, prolonged immersion in salt water, etc. Such conditions or high-risk applications may necessitate reducing the Working Load Limit. Working Load Limit will not apply if product has been welded or otherwise modified. Matching of Components Components must match. Make certain that components such as hooks, links or shackles, etc. used with wire rope (or chain or cordage) are of suitable material size and strength to provide adequate safety protection. Attachments must be properly installed and must have a Working Load Limit at least equal to the product with which they are used. Remember: Any chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Raised Loads Keep out from under a raised load. Take notice of the recommendation from the Safety Council Accident Prevention Manual concerning all lifting operations: "All employees working at cranes or hoists or assisting in hooking or arranging a load should be instructed to keep out from under the load . From a safety standpoint, one factor is paramount: Conduct all lifting operations in such a manner, that if there were an equipment failure, no personnel would be injured. This means keep out from under a raised load and keep out of the line of force of any load." Do not operate a load over people. Do not ride on loads. Shock Loads Avoid impacting, jerking or swinging of load as the Working Load Limit could be exceeded and the Working Load Limit will not apply. A shock load is generally significantly greater than the static load. Avoid shock loads. READ ALL WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PUBLICATION Failure to follow warnings and instructions may result in serious injury or death.