Rotary HydroLift MC75, Original Instructions Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Inspect your lift daily. Never operate if it malfunctions or
if it has broken or damaged parts. Use only qualified lift
service personnel and genuine parts to make repairs.
• Thoroughly train all employees in use and care of lift, using
manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the lift.
• Never allow unauthorized or untrained persons to
position vehicle/lift or operate lift.
• Prohibit unauthorized persons from being in shop area
while lift is in use.
• Do Not permit anyone on lift or inside vehicle when it is
either being raised or lowered.
• Always keep area around lift free of tools, debris, grease
and oil.
• Never Overload lift. Capacity of lift is shown on
nameplate affixed to the lift.
• Do Not hit or run over lift forks or base. This could
damage lift or vehicle. Before driving vehicle into area,
position lift units to provide unobstructed entrance onto
lift area.
• Proper lift synchronization requires that all columns have
at least a 500kg. load.
• Load vehicle on lift carefully. Position lift forks to fully
contact the vehicle tires. Release parking break on
vehicle. Raise lift until tires clear the floor. Check lift
forks for secure contact with vehicle tires. Raise lift to
desired working height.
• Do Not block open or override self-closing lift controls,
they are designed to return to the Off or Neutral position
when released.
• Remain clear of lift and vehicle when lowering.
• Avoid excessive rocking of vehicle while on lift.
• Clear area if vehicle is in danger of falling.
• Remove tool trays, stands, etc. before lowering lift.
• Position lift units to provide an unobstructed exit before
removing vehicle from lift area.
• Do Not perform any maintenance on the control panels
until the power has been shut off to the lift.
• Do Not operate equipment with a damaged cord or if the
equipment has been dropped or damaged.
• Confirm all lift channels match before operating the lift.
• This lift operates at a sound level of approximately
80 db(A).
The Owner/Employer:
• Shall ensure that lift operators are qualified and that they are trained in the safe use and operation of the lift using the
manufacturer’s operating instructions; ALI/SM 07-1, ALI Lifting it Right safety manual; ALI/ST-05 ALI Safety Tips card;
ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection
and Maintenance; ALI/WL Series, ALI Uniform Warning Label Decals/Placards; and in the case of frame engaging lifts,
ALI/LP-GUIDE, Vehicle Lifting Points/Quick Reference Guide for Frame Engaging Lifts.
• Shall establish procedures to periodically inspect the lift in accordance with the lift manufacturer’s instructions or ANSI/
ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and
Maintenance; and The Employer Shall ensure that lift inspectors are qualified and that they are adequately trained in the
inspection of the lift.
• Shall establish procedures to periodically maintain the lift in accordance with the lift manufacturer’s instructions or
ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection
and Maintenance; and The Employer Shall ensure that lift maintenance personnel are qualified and that they are ad-
equately trained in the maintenance of the lift.
• Shall maintain the periodic inspection and maintenance records recommended by the manufacturer or ANSI/ALI
ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Main-
tenance.
• Shall display the lift manufacturer’s operating instructions; ALI/SM 07-1, ALI Lifting it Right safety manual; ALI/ST-05 ALI
Safety Tips card; ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Op-
eration, Inspection and Maintenance; and in the case of frame engaging lifts, ALI/LP-GUIDE, Vehicle Lifting Points/Quick
Reference Guide for Frame Engaging Lifts; in a conspicuous location in the lift area convenient to the operator.
• Shall provide necessary lockout/tagout means for energy sources per ANSI Z244.1-1982 (R1993), Safety Requirements for
the Lockout/Tagout of Energy Sources, before beginning any lift repairs.
• Shall not modify the lift in any manner without the prior written consent of the manufacturer.