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• Study, understand, and follow all
instructions provided with and on
this device before use.
• All WARNING statements must be
carefully observed to help prevent
personal injury.
• No alteration shall be made to this
device.
• Always wear protective gear when
operating hydraulic equipment.
• Keep hydraulic equipment away
from flames and heat. Hydraulic
fluid can ignite and burn. Do not
operate if leaks are detected.
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Crush Hazard.
Keep hands and
feet away from loading area.
Avoid pinch points or crush points
that can be created by the load or
parts of ram.
• To avoid crushing and related
injuries:
NEVER work on, under or
around a lifted load before it is
properly supported by appropriate
mechanical means. Never rely
on hydraulic pressure alone to
support load.
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WARNING
HYDRAULIC RAMS
• The user must be a qualified operator familiar with the
correct operation, maintenance, and use of rams. Lack
of knowledge in any of these areas can lead to personal
injury.
• Do not exceed rated capacity of the ram or any
equipment in the system.
• Burst hazard exists if hose or connection pressure
exceeds rated pressure.
• Inspect ram, hoses and connections before each use. Do
not use if they are damaged, altered or in poor condition.
Do not use a ram with bent or damaged coupler or
damaged threads.
• Use gauge or other load measuring instrument to verify
load.
• Do not subject the ram to shock loads.
• Never attempt to disconnect hydraulic connections
under pressure.
• Use only approved accessories and hydraulic fluid.
• Never attach ANY component not authorized by
manufacturer.
• Never use other than factory provided and/or
authorized fasteners.
• Under certain conditions, the use of an extension
with a ram may not be advisable and could present a
dangerous condition.
• Ram must be on a stable base which is able to support
the load while pushing or lifting. Ensure ram is fully
engaged into/onto adapters, extension accessories.
• Use shims, friction material or constraints to prevent
slippage of the base or load.
• Distribute the load evenly across
the entire saddle surface. Do not
off-center loads on a ram.
The load can tip or the ram
can “kick out”.
• This device is not suitable for use as support device!
Use blocking and cribbing to guard against falling
load.
• All personnel must be clear before retracting.
HYDRAULIC HOSES & FLUID TRANSMISSION LINES
• Avoid short runs of straight line tubing. Straight line
runs do not provide for expansion and contraction
due to pressure and/or temperature changes.
• Reduce stress in tube lines. Long tubing runs should
be supported by brackets or clips. Before operating
the pump, tighten all hose connections with proper
tools. Do not overtighten. Connections should only
be tightened securely and leak-free. Overtightening
can cause premature thread failure or high pressure
fittings to burst.
• Should a hydraulic hose ever rupture, burst or need
to be disconnected, immediately release all pressure.
Never attempt to grasp a leaking pressurized hose
with your hands.
• Do not subject the hose to potential hazard such as
fire, sharp objects, extreme heat or cold, or heavy
impact.
• Do not allow the hose to kink, twist, curl, crush, cut
or bend so tightly that the fluid flow within the hose is
blocked or reduced.
• Do not pull, position or move setup by the hose.
• Hose material and coupler seals must be compatible
with hydraulic fluid used. Hoses also must not come
in contact with corrosive materials such as battery
acid, creosote-impregnated objects and wet paint.
Never paint a coupler or hose.
• Failure to heed these warnings may result in personal
injury as well as property damage.
Center load on ram
