Is a new hoist in a locked state when it is just out of the box? My hand chain can only travel very limited distance in either direction.
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Hoist should be hanging and all chains untwisted - Then pull straight down on the hand chains. If chains gets twisted in hoist it will lock up you will then have to back it up to unlock and untwist the chain. When hoist is hanging (or if you ensure chains do not get twisted) The hoist will work freely and as expected. If you just took it out of the box and the chains are all piled up the chain will not go in the hoist on track and will certainly bind or lock up.
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Yes, if the cable is given any kind of slack (it should always remain taut) it can double back on you and wind up going the wrong direction. In my application I used some duct tape (on the cable spindle) to keep the cable from going slack since I know how many feet I need to wind/unwind. Re: question 2 - I would think that would invalidate the warranty on the rated lift capability of the hoist.
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It does not lock into position and is only balanced by the weights. I took another look at it and you may be able to rig something up to lock it but "out of the box" so to speak it does not lock.
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What I have done in the past, was go to Home Depot, buy about 8 inches of chain. Run one end thru the Jack, the other end around the roll bar, take a pad lock, lock the ends together. But don't do what I did, which was to buy the chain, without making sure it would go thru the Jack! Back I went, lol
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The process was in the directions. Mine said to align the dials to "tree" which would open the lock. Resetting to a word you want to use is a little complicated. If you need those directions, let me know and I'll see if I can help you.
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They sent your question to me as I have ordered a new handle in the past. Mine is not keyed. It is intended to only lock from the inside. If you cand figure out the knock out and instructions try. But I would call a lock smith.
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Yes you do need to move the chain by hand in one direction for one side, then change the Bar-Mount for the teeth in the other direction. The Bar-Mount shouldn't stop the chain from sliding.
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Yes it can be used that way but, it depends on the depth of the hole you are lifting out of. That being said I use a doubled come- a- long hoist instead of chain. That way you can use that to get the required lift to swing out of hole and re hook once out and load on to truck. Hope this answers your question.
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Well it takes a pretty good squeeze to release the master link but has never been a problem for me.Chain pins are always tight.Get a good breaker and make sure your exactly on the head of the pin and it will come out
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Sounds like the lock mechanism might be bent. Once it's open it should spring open and stay open until you squeeze it closed and put the lock in place to hold it closed. Are you running your hand or glove over the lock lever forcing it to close and lock when squeezing?
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Is it possible that my may have hit the ground with it running, only have to touch it and it dulls the chain ??? My guess is that you will have to get the chain resharpened...... hope that helps..
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I can hold the device and pull the chain (the pin) with the same hand. So I just need one hand to activate the alarm.
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You are supposed to have to lock in different position to put in your new combination. I tried it and it didn't work. I had to use bolt cutters to free. I got a different one from the same company. I used the default combination.
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the left side lock is inop on all of them.all of them are set to 000.i will figure out how to set both when i have time
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Hmm..I never paid attention to this. But now since you asked, I just grabbed my unit (same model), and as you mentioned the pendulum does not lock in horizontal position for me either. There is a movement of may be 3mm each way. But I do not think this is a problem, the unit seems to be designed this way. The pendulum is built rock solid and it needs to sway in the horizontal direction and gravity will do rest of the work. I have used this unit for a month now. Almost 3-4 times a week and have had absolutely no problems with accuracy. You can also call Bosch and they can confirm this with you. Good Luck!!
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There is a lockout on the right stantion. Keep in mind this is an entry level fork and rides as such. Better than a rigid fork, but in the winter mine locks up and is pretty much like a rigid
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I use this every day and I never had this issue. I know when I was young and the chain came off you had to move the pedals slowly and work it on that way. I'm thinking that I would also notify seller and see if they can help you. I hope this was helpful.Beth