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LIFT OPERATION SAFETY (CONT’D)
• ALWAYS
keep area around lift free of tools, debris,
grease and oil.
• NEVER
overload lift. Capacity of lift is shown on
nameplate affixed to the lift.
• DO NOT
stand in front of the vehicle while it is being
positioned in lift bay.
• DO NOT
block open or override self-closing lift controls;
they are designed to return to the “Off” or Neutral position
when released.
• ALWAYS
remain clear of lift when raising or lowering
vehicles.
• ALWAYS
use safety stands when removing or installing
heavy components.
• DO NOT
go under raised vehicle if safety locks are not
engaged.
• NEVER LEAVE LIFT IN ELEVATED CONDITION
unless all Safety Locks are engaged.
• AVOID
excessive rocking of vehicle while on lift.
• ALWAYS CLEAR AREA
if vehicle is in danger of falling.
• ALWAYS REMOVE
tool trays, stands, etc. before lower-
ing lift.
• ALWAYS RELEASE
safety locks before attempting to
lower lift.
•
DO NOT
position yourself between a wall and the lift.
If the vehicle falls in that direction, you may be severely
injured or killed.
To Raise Lift;
1. Position vehicle tires in the center of each Runway.
2. Set parking brake and use Wheel Chocks to hold
vehicle in position.
3. Before raising vehicle, be sure all personnel are clear
of the lift and surrounding area. Pay careful attention to
overhead clearances.
4. Raise the lift to the desired height by pressing the
push button on the power unit.
5. After vehicle is raised to the desired height, lower the
lift onto the nearest Safety Lock. Do not allow Cables to
become slack. ALWAYS ENSURE ALL SAFETY LOCKS
ARE ENGAGED before entering work area.
To Lower Lift;
1. Before lowering vehicle, be sure all personnel are
clear of the lift and surrounding area. Pay careful atten-
tion to overhead clearances. Ensure all tools and equip-
ment have been cleared from under the lift.
VISUALLY CONFIRM THAT ALL PRIMARY SAFETY
LOCKS ARE ENGAGED BEFORE ENTERING
WORK AREA. SUSPENSION COMPONENTS USED
ON THIS LIFT ARE INTENDED TO RAISE AND LOWER
LIFT ONLY AND ARE NOT MEANT TO BE LOAD
HOLDING DEVICES. REMAIN CLEAR OF ELEVATED
LIFT UNLESS VISUAL CONFIRMATION IS MADE THAT
ALL PRIMARY SAFETY LOCKS ARE FULLY ENGAGED
AND THE LIFT IS LOWERED ONTO THE SAFETY
LOCKS, REFER TO INSTALLATION/OPERATION
MANUAL FOR PROPER SAFETY LOCK PROCEDURES
AND/OR FURTHER INSTRUCTION.
WHEN LOWERING THE LIFT PAY CAREFUL
ATTENTION THAT ALL PERSONNEL AND OBJECTS
ARE KEPT CLEAR. ALWAYS KEEP A VISUAL LINE OF
SIGHT ON THE LIFT AT ALL TIMES. ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THAT ALL LOCKS ARE DISENGAGED. IF ONE
OF THE LOCKS INADVERTENTLY LOCKS UPON
DESCENT THE VEHICLE MAY DISMOUNT CAUSING
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTE:
ALLOW (2) SECONDS BETWEEN MOTOR STARTS.
FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY CAUSE MOTOR BURNOUT.
