4
Skoots
®
moving system
Before and during use,
always…
Check Skoots units for loose or missing nuts and bolts, stress cracks, worn wheel treads, bearings
and general wear and tear – and any missing ancillary equipment such as straps.
Keep within the safe working load as designated on the side of the Skoots units – remember, load
capacity is for a pair of Skoots not per side.
Keep the working area and transport route free from hazards such as debris, electrical cables,
potholes, deep gullies, large gaps between floor and goods lifts.
Ensure that the working area and transport route are adequately lit.
Lift the load evenly and use minimum ground clearance when transporting loads.
Ensure you can see where you are going or get a colleague to guide you.
Push but do not pull loaded Skoots.
Watch the Skoots unit and load at all times during any movements.
Use protective pads between the Skoots frame and the load if considered necessary.
Never…
Underestimate weight and overload the Skoots units.
Raise a load without it being fully secured by correctly positioned straps – see operating instructions.
Raise the load higher than necessary.
Raise a top-heavy, high-centre-of-gravity load by more than 20mm to avoid the risk of overbalancing.
Remove straps or release tension while a load is in a raised position.
Place your hands, feet or other under the load or moving parts when the load is raised.
Use Skoots units on a hill or incline without prior full risk assessments.
Move the load faster than is safe to ensure that you can keep it under control and upright.
Leave a raised load unattended.
Attach cranes or other lifting tackle to Skoots units.
Interfere with seals or hydraulics.
Attempt the lifting and moving procedure without wearing safety shoes to avoid the risk of injury from
the load potentially rolling over and crushing feet.
Attempt to engage/disengage directional locks on castors whilst the load is raised or on a gradient to
prevent the risk of a crushing injury caused by uncontrolled loaded equipment.
Use other equipment to move loaded Skoots. They are designed to be manually propelled.
WARNING:
Failure to follow user instructions carefully each time could result in serious
injury or death, or damage to property.
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