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Manual No. 4111-0025
March 2011
May 2012
OPERATION
1. With leveler in stored position, back the truck into
position against the bump blocks.
2. Truck should be chocked before operation of leveler.
3. While standing behind the unit, use lifting hook to
pull back and up on rivet OR engage on the notch
until leveler is cocked.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DL-SERIES
Stay clear of dock leveler when freight carrier is
entering or leaving dock area.
DO NOT move or use the dock leveler if anyone is
under or in front of leveler.
Keep hands and feet clear of pinch points. Avoid
putting any part of your body near moving parts.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
severe personal injury or death.
Only trained personnel should operate the dock
leveler.
DO NOT use a broken or damaged dock leveler.
Make sure proper service and maintenance
procedures have been performed on leveler before
using.
Truck/trailer wheels must be chocked unless the
truck restraint is used. Never remove the wheel
chocks until loading/unloading is finished and truck
driver has been given permission to leave.
Make sure platform lip rests on the truck/trailer bed
with at least 4 in. (102 mm) of overlap.
Maintain a safe distance from side edges of leveler
during the loading/unloading process.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious personal injury or death.
4. Then actuate the leveler by placing the lifting hook
into lip plate notch and manually lifting the hook
until the lip plate section extends over the truck
bed. Lower lip to bed of the trailer.
5. When truck departs leveler automatically returns
to stored position.
RIVET
NOTCH
