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SAFETY PRACTICES

JH INDUSTIRES INC.

Read  and  follow  all  safety  practices,  manuals,
and  instructions  before  installing,  operating  or
servicing Pit Mount Dock Lifts.  Failure to follow
these  safety  practices  and  instructions  could
result in property damage, equipment damage or
serious injury or death.

READ

AND

THE

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS  CONTAINED  IN  THIS  MANUAL
BEFORE  OPERATING  THE  LIFT  TABLE.    If  you
do  not  understand  the  instructions  or  safety
practices  ask  your  supervisor  or  consult  the
factory for assistance.

This  equipment  should  be  used  and  maintained
only by qualified personnel.

Before  doing  any  maintenance  or  repair  on  the
Dock

Lift

SECURE

WITH

SUPPLIED

MAINTENANCE BARS. See Figure on page .

Failure to do any of the above could result in
serious injury or death.

FOR ALL MODELS

Never exceed the rated capacity of the dock lift.

Never exceed the rated end or side load capacity.

Do  not  operate  the  dock  lift  while  under  the
influence of drugs or alcohol.

Do  not  operate  the  dock  lift  with  equipment,
material,  or  people  around  or  under  the  dock  lift.
Always  be  aware  of  your  surrounding  while
operating and keep the dock lift in your sight.

Stay  clear  of  the  dock  lift  when  it  is  moving,  keep
hands  and  feet  clear  of  moving  parts  at  all  times.
Do  not  place  any  body  part  under  the  dock  lift
without  the  maintenance  bar  properly  secured.
Consult  the      factory  if  there  is  a  need  to  maintain
the  safety  of  people  or  debris  from  entering  the
underside  of  the  dock  lift.    Optional  side  skirts  are
available.

The  dock  lift  is  not  designed  to  carry  personnel  or
other  material  handling  equipment  without  the
supplied handrail and safety chains installed.

Maintain  equipment  to  safe  working  condition  at  all
times  during  service.    See  maintenance  section  for
servicing schedule.

Do not use the dock lift it is looks damaged or does
not seem to work properly.  Tell your supervisor if it
needs repair right away.

Do  not  use  this  unit  for  anything  other  than  it’s
intended design use.

Do  not  attempt  to  lift  the  dock  lift  by  any  means
other  than  that  described  in  the  operating
procedures  contained  in  this  manual.    Never  use
fork  trucks  or  other  material  handling  equipment  to
raise  the  lift.    If  the  dock  lift  does  not  operate
correctly  when  following  the  operating  procedures
contained in this manual, DO NOT USE THE DOCK
LIFT.

If  you  have  any  problems  or  questions  using  or
operating  the  dock  lift,  contact  your  supervisor  for
assistance.

Do  not  operate  the  lift  table  if  operation  causes
undue  physical  strain  or  if  physical  impairments
could  lead  to  undue  strain  in  back,  muscles,  limbs,
or joints.

Loads should be kept uniform as possible to insure
safe  operation  and  maintain  even  wear  on  all
moving parts.

Keep  area  around  dock  lift  free  of  oil,  obstructions,
and  debris  that  could  cause  slipping  or  stumbling
into equipment.

Never disconnect any hydraulic or electrical lines, or
remove  any  part  of  the  dock  lift  unless  the
maintenance  bar  is  engaged  and  the  electrical
power supply is turned off and locked out.

Do  not  modify  or  change  the  design  of  this
equipment  without  written  consent  from  JH
Industries, Inc.

Never  install  a  dock  lift  in  a  pit  unless  it  is  supplied
with the toe guard option on the table top.  If this is
required and not installed call factory for details.