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1. Introduction
1.1 About this operating manual
The post lift conforms to state of the art technolo-
gyand complies with the applicable occupational
health & safety and accident prevention regulations.
Notwithstanding, improper use or use other than that
which is intended may result in a risk of fatal or
physical injury to the user or third parties and may
also result in damage to property.
It is therefore imperative that the relevant people
carefully read and understand this operating manu-
al. Read the instructions carefully to prevent incor-
rect use, potential hazards and damage. The post
lift should always be operated according to regula-
tions.
Please note the following:
• The operating manual must be kept near the lift
and be easily accessible for all users.
• This operating manual provides information on
the post lifts SM40-47/51,SM40NB-47,MOT40NB-
47,SM65-51/55/60,MOT65-60,SM40-47-
BMW, SM65-51/55MB ,SM55LT-51,SM35LT-
51MB,SM40LT-47, variant with lifting table..
•
Make sure that you have read and understood
Chapter 2, Safety and also the operating
instructions supplied with the machine.
• We assume no liability for damage and opera-
tional breakdowns which may occur as a result of
non-compliance with the instructions contained
within this operating manual.
• Installation and commissioning of the lifts is
described in detail in Chapters 11 to 13.
Installation may only be carried out by authorized
installation specialists and qualified electricians.
• If you should run into difficulties please contact
a specialist, our customer service or spare parts
department or one of our representatives.
• Illustrations may differ from the supplied version
of the machine. Functions or processes to be
carried out remain the same.
Disclaimer:
We assume no responsibility for printing errors,
mistakes and technical changes.
The brands and trademarks mentioned in this
document refer to their owners or the products
thereof.
1.2. Warning and information symbols
1.2.1Symbols in this documentation
Warnings are identified by the following
symbols,depending on the hazard classification.
Be especially aware of safety and hazards when
working in situations identified by warning symbols.
Comply with the occupational health & safety
and accident prevention regulations which are
applicable in your country.
Risk of death or injury
Direct threat to life and health
of people. Non-compliance may
lead to death or serious injury.
Risk of death or injury
Potential risk to life and health
of people. Non-compliance may
lead to serious or critical injury.
Risk of injury
Potentially hazardous situation.
Non-compliance may lead to
minor or moderate injury.
Damage to property
Potentially hazardous situation.
Non-compliance may lead to
damage
to
property.
Other Symbols
INFO symbol
Useful information and Tips.
Bullet point:
For lists with key information
on the respective subject.
Handling instructions:
Carry out the detailed steps
in sequence.
Handling instructions,warning
Carry out the detailed steps in
sequence.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
ATTENTION
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