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Page 33 Kulkoni, Inc. v921 WARNING: NEVER EXCEED WORKING LOAD LIMIT IMPORTANT WARNINGS Failure to follow warnings and instructions can result in serious injury or death. Refer to warnings on pages 2 - 9. These warnings also apply to fittings. Only additional warnings and information are listed below. Never exceed the Working Load Limit. The Working Load Limit is the maximum load which should ever be applied to the 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. Match components properly. Make certain that components such as hooks, links or shackles, etc. used with wire rope (or chain or cordage) are of suitable material 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. Keep out from under a raised load. 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 load over people. Do not ride on loads. Avoid 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. Inspect products regularly. No product can keep operating at its rated capacity indefinitely. Periodic inspections help determine when to replace a product and reduce rigging hazards. Check for visible damage, cracks, wear, elongation, rust, corrosion, etc. When in doubt about the extent of the damage, retire the item in question immediately. Destroy, rather than discard, items that have been judged defective. They might be used again by someone not aware of the hazard associated with use. Consult the sources listed on page 97 for additional information. FITTINGS - WARNINGS AND INFORMATION