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GETTING STARTED
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UniLift™ Pallet Transporter and Positioner. The safety of all persons installing,
using or servicing the UniLift™ is of utmost importance to Bishamon. The UniLift™ is capable of lifting heavy loads and is capable of causing
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY if used improperly or certain safety precautions are not taken. When properly used and maintained, the UniLift™
will provide many years of safe, trouble free service. If you have any questions about any of the instructions in this manual or about the use of this
product, PLEASE contact your DEALER or Bishamon Industries Corporation.
UniLift™ is a trademark of Bishamon Industries Corporation. Throughout this service manual the UniLift™ may be referred to as the “Unit”, the
“Lift” or the “Lifter”.
INSPECTION
IMMEDIATELY upon receipt of the palletized UniLift, visually inspect the unit for damage. Any damage to the unit MUST BE NOTED on the
DELIVERY RECEIPT and photographed, if possible. Next, remove all packing and strapping material and thoroughly inspect the UniLift for any
concealed damage that was not readily apparent during the preliminary inspection. Refer to the “Unpacking the UniLift” section of this manual
for instruction on how to remove the unit from the pallet. Any concealed damage found that was not noted on the delivery receipt should be
IMMEDIATELY reported in writing TO THE DELIVERING CARRIER.
OPERATOR SAFETY
OPERATOR TRAINING
Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate a UniLift. User responsibilities, including “General Safety Practices” and
“Operating Safety Rules and Practices”, are defi ned in ANSI/ITDF B56.10-2006 “Safety Standard for Manually Propelled High Lift Industrial Trucks”.
It is the responsibility of the Owner/User to ensure compliance with this standard. Bishamon does not offer operator training. Operator training
programs may be offered by your local Bishamon dealer or available online.
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
Bishamon uses the following system to identify the degree of risk associated with hazards and unsafe practices.
DANGER -
Immediate hazard which will result in SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH.
WARNING - Hazard or unsafe practice which could result in SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH and PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CAUTION - Hazard or unsafe practice which could result in MINOR PERSONAL INJURY and PROPERTY DAMAGE.
DANGER
1.
READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USING THE UNILIFT. THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT
operate the UniLift unless you have been trained and authorized to do so. All operators must understand and
be familiar with the operation and function of all controls and indicators.
2.
A falling load can cause
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
or
DEATH
.
NEVER
go under the loaded or unloaded forks. All maintenance
should be performed with the unloaded forks in the fully lowered position or securely blocked in a raised position.
3.
A falling load or tip-over can cause
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
or
DEATH
.
DO NOT
travel with the load elevated.
ALWAYS
travel with the outriggers retracted and the forks in the lowest position possible.
ALWAYS
ensure others are well clear of the UniLift when loads are raised or lowered.
DO NOT
use the UniLift on a slope, unlevel or unstable surface.
4.
NEVER
sit or stand on the forks.
NEVER
allow others to sit, stand or ride on the forks. Sudden movement could cause loss of balance
resulting in
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
or
DEATH
.
5.
Use extreme care when handling or working around batteries. Improper handling can cause
SEVERE PERSONAL INJUR
Y or
DEATH
.
ALWAYS
use eye protection and protective clothing when handling batteries. Batteries contain acid which can cause severe burns and
injury.
NEVER
expose a battery to extreme heat, open fl ames or sparks. Battery vapors are explosive.
6.
The UniLift is a NFPA truck type E.
DO NOT
use the lift in an area where potentially explosive dusts, gases or vapors may be present.
Failure to comply may result in an explosion and cause
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
or
DEATH
.
WARNING
1.
The UniLift is designed for use with stable, uniformly distributed, palletized loads on a solid, level and dry fl oor.
DO NOT
use the lifter for
any purpose other than its intended use. Improper use could result in
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
and
PROPERTY DAMAGE
.
DO NOT
overload the UniLift.
NEVER
exceed the designated capacity and load center ratings.
ALWAYS
ensure the forks completely
engage the pallet and are centered in the pallet.
DO NOT
concentrate the load at one point on the pallet.
ALWAYS
uniformly distribute each layer of load over the pallet surface.
DO NOT
use the UniLift with an unstable, unbalanced or loosely stacked load. Unbalanced loads may become unstable and fall.
DO NOT
allow the casters or load wheels to drop from one level to another. A small drop (1/8 inches or more) will cause a severe impact
load which may result in structural damage or loss of load.
2.
CRUSHING HAZARD. ALWAYS
keep hands and feet clear of the load and all moving components.
CRUSHING HAZARDS
, as shown in
Figure 1, are created as the forks move up or down.
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
could result.
3.
PINCH POINT HAZARD. ALWAYS
keep feet, hands and fi ngers away from all moving components.
PINCH POINT HAZARDS
, as shown
