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• Make the lifting and lowering movements evenly. Monitor the load
during the movement.
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Pit lifts and transmission lifts are not suitable for holding loads over
an extended period. Therefore, the raised load must be secured using
support bridges or support blocks.
1.6.
Organisational measures
• The operating manual must always be kept ready to hand at the
operating site of the pit lift.
• In addition to the operating instructions, observe and enforce the ge
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nerally applicable statutory and other binding regulations concerning
accident prevention and environmental protection.
• Check at least occasionally the safety and risk-conscious work of
the personnel and compliance with the operating instructions.
• Use personal protective equipment if necessary or required by regu
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lations.
• Observe all safety instructions and danger warnings on the pit lift.
• All safety instructions and danger warnings on the pit lift must be
maintained in legible condition.
• Do not make any changes, attachments to and modifications of the
pit lift which could affect safety without the permission of the manu
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facturer. This particularly applies for welding on load-bearing parts.
• Spare parts must comply with the technical requirements specified
by the manufacturer. This is only guaranteed for original parts.
• Comply with legal deadlines or those specified in the operating ma
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nual for recurring tests / inspections.
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In the event of malfunctions, shut down the pit lift immediately and
secure against restarting. Have faults rectified immediately.
