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LIFT OPERATION SAFETY
• DO NOT
remove or disable arm restraints.
• 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
lowering lift.
• ALWAYS RELEASE
safety locks before attempting to
lower lift.
•
ALWAYS POSITION
the lift arms and adapters to
provide an unobstructed exit before removing vehicle from
lift area.
TO RAISE THE LIFT
1. Before Loading: Lift must be fully lowered and service
bay clear of all personnel before the vehicle is brought on
lift with the swing arms set to the full drive-thru position.
2. Loading: Swing arms under vehicle and position
adapters at vehicle manufacturer’s recommended lift
points. Use height extenders or optional frame-cradle
adapters when necessary to ensure good contact.
(See Fig 19.2-19.3)
3. Some vehicles may have the manufacturer's Service
Garage Lift Point locations identified by triangle shape
marks on the underlift head (reference ANSI/SAE J2184-
1992). Also, there may be a label located on the right front
door jamb area showing specific vehicle lift points.
WHEN LOWERING THE LIFT PAY CAREFUL
ATTENTION THAT ALL PERSONNEL AND OBJECTS
ARE KEPT CLEAR. ALWAYS KEEP A VISUAL LINE
OF SITE ON THE LIFT AT ALL TIMES. ALWAYS
MAKE SURE THAT BOTH LOCKS ARE
DISENGAGED. IF ONE OF THE SAFETY LATCHES
INADVERTENTLY LOCKS ON DESCENT THE LIFT
AND/OR VEHICLE MAY DISRUPT CAUSING
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERMIT ONLY TRAINED
PERSONNEL TO OPERATE LIFT.
AFTER REVIEWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS,
PRACTICE USING LIFT CONTROLS BY RUNNING
THE LIFT THROUGH A FEW UNLOADED CYCLES
BEFORE LOADING VEHICLE ON LIFT. ALWAYS LIFT
THE VEHICLE USING ALL FOUR ADAPTERS.
NEVER RAISE JUST ONE END, ONE CORNER,
OR ONE SIDE OF VEHICLE.
Fig. 19.2
MANY SPECIALTY OR MODIFIED VEHICLES
CANNOT BE RAISED ON A TWO-POST FRAME
ENGAGING LIFT. CONTACT VEHICLE MANUFACTURER
FOR RAISING OR JACKING DETAILS.
Fig. 19.3
