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3 SECURITY PRINCIPLES
3.1 SECURITY PRINCIPLES OVERVIEW
A hazard exists when handling loads especially in the event that the jack is not use in the
right way or is badly maintained. Whereas as a result an accident or severe injury could
happen, it is necessary to observe the special security measures when handling,
assembling, maintaining and checking the jack.
! WARNING
ALWAYS
ensure the load against drop (i.e. by a stand or jack block), if you are going to
work under it.
NEVER
burden the jack more than is the load capacity indicated on the jack.
NEVER
jack up persons.
ALWAYS
warn persons in surroundings before starting work.
ALWAYS
read the operation manual and security instructions.
Bear in mind that the operation staff is responsible for faultless technique of raising loads.
Hence verify all national directives, regulations and standards whether they contain other
information on safety work with your jack.
3.2. SECURITY PRINCIPLES
! WARNING
3.2.1 Prior to use
ALWAYS
ensure the jack would be operated by physically fit, qualified and instructed
persons older than 18 years, familiarized with the operation manual and
trained in security of work and mode of operation.
ALWAYS
check up the jack every day before starting work according to section 8.2. (1)
„Daily inspection“.
ALWAYS
make sure that the lift is adequate for intended work.
ALWAYS
respect the jack is on firm foundation.
NEVER
jack up loads well set or of unknown weight.
NEVER
push with the jack without knowledge of expansion forces.
NEVER
use the defective or outworn jack.
NEVER
use the jack without visible load capacity marking on the jack.
NEVER
use the jack marked with the label „
OUT OF OPERATION
“.
ALWAYS
consult the producer or his authorized representative any application of the
jack in nonstandard or extreme environment.
3.2.2 When in use
ALWAYS
attend to the jack would stay vertically when jacking up.
ALWAYS
make sure the load is fitly put on the jack.
ALWAYS
pay increased attention, if the jack is drawn up to maximum position.
