OPERATION
3-1. GENERAL
This section gives detailed operating instructions for the lift table. Routine precautions are
included for safe operation.
3-2. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Improper operation of the lift table may result in operator injury or load and/or lift
table damage. Observe the following precautions when operating the lift table.
1. Do not operate this lift table unless you have been trained and authorized to do so.
Read all warning and instructions in this manual and on the lift table.
2. Do not operate this lift table until you have checked its condition. Give special
attention to electrical system, lift system, guards and safety devices.
3. Do not exceed the rated capacity (see name plate). Overloading may result in
damage to the hydraulic system and structural components. Refer to paragraph 3-3.
4. Do not handle unstable or loosely stack loads. Use special care when handling long,
high, or wide loads to avoid tipping, loss of load, or striking bystanders.
5. Check for obstructions when raising or lowering the lift table.
6. Operate lift table only from design operating position. Never place any part of your
body into the structure. Keep feet clear of lift table.
7. Watch out for obstructions overhead.
8. Do not lift personnel.
9. Do not allow anyone to place any part of their body into or under the lifting
mechanism.
10. When leaving lift table, fully lower lifting mechanism. When leaving lift table
unattended, also disconnect power.
3-3. LOAD CAPACITY
The load capacity rating is stamped on the name plate. This load capacity assumes the load is
uniformly distributed and centered on the platform.
3-3.1. STATIC EDGE LOADS
The lift table is designed for uniformly distributed centered loads. If the load is lifted at the
sides or ends of the platform, the static edge load stamped on the name plate should not be
exceeded.
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