With specific long lift electric hoist characteristics, CM Lodestar and CM Shopstar have 2 speed motor that provides smooth, slow speed starts and stops or faster speed for load transition. Providing overload protection, units have precision machined and hardened liftwheel that reduces chain vibration. Requiring no special tools to disassemble, hoists enable simple and quick inspections and maintenance adjustments. CM Lodestar includes upper and lower limit switches.