HR Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
English/USA – 11/06
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Introduction and General Information
1.1 FOREWORD
The purpose of this manual is to provide the customer with safety, operating and maintenance
instructions essential for proper machine operation.
This manual should be READ and fully UNDERSTOOD before any attempt is made to operate
the machine!
Niftylift has no direct control over the machine’s application and use, therefore conformance with good
safety practices is the responsibility of the user and his operating personnel.
These manuals are very important tools - Keep them with the machine at all times.
All information in these manuals is based on the use of the machine under proper operating conditions.
Alteration and/or modification of the machine are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN
.
Remember: Any equipment is only as safe as those who operate it!
1.2 SEVERITY
OF
HAZARDS
The use of this type of equipment presents certain dangers to the operator, which are clearly identified
both in this manual and on the machine. The varying levels of risk are defined as follows:
DANGER:
If not correctly followed there is a high probability of serious injury or death to personnel.
WARNING or CAUTION:
If not correctly followed there is some possibility of serious injury or death to personnel.
The 'Safety Alert Symbol' is used to call attention to potential hazards
which may lead to serious injury or death, if ignored.
IMPORTANT and INSTRUCTIONS:
This denotes procedures essential to safe operation and prevention of damage to, or destruction of the
machine.
NOTICE:
This indicates general safety rules and/or procedures relating to the machine.
It is the owner’s/user’s responsibility to know and comply with all applicable rules,
regulations, laws, codes and any other requirements applicable to the safe use of this
equipment.
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