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Loading Arm
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Section 3: Tool Operation
Personal Protective Equipment
Before operating this machine, make sure that all general safety precautions are observed,
and that proper personal protective clothing is worn as described below.
At a minimum, operators should wear the following Personal Protective Equipment:
1. Safety Glasses
2. Hearing Protection
3. Hard Hat
4. High Visibility Safety Vest
5. Leather Work Gloves
6. Steel Toed Safety Shoes
Never get fingers or other extremities under or between the rails
being adjusted. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to
severe personal injury.
Note:
The loading arm has a psi to lbs of force conversion chart located next to the system pressure
gauge. The gauge only reads pressure in the push direction not in the pull direction.
Before Operating
Check the hydraulic fluid level in the reservoir.
Fully retract the arm before placing between the rails.
Loading Arm
1. Position the loading arm between the rails
being adjusted.
The arm should be in the fully retracted
position to assure maximum travel when
pushing the rail apart.
2. Open the clamp ends located at each end of
the arm. (Arrow A.)
3.
Adjust the length of the arm by pinning the
arm extension in the hole closest to fitting
between the rail without going over.
(Arrow B.)
You may need to extend the arm using the pump to position the clamping mechanism over the
rail properly.
4. Close the clamping arm and insert the pin at each end or the tool.
5. Remove the jack handle from the storage position inside the transport handle. (Arrow C.)
6. Insert the handle into the receiver for the pump valve. (Arrow D.)
