Snap-on Equipment EELR587A, Installation And Operating Manual

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1.0 OWNER / EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS
1. 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 93-1, ALI Lifting it
Right safety manual ; ALI/ST-90 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 .
2. The Owner/Employer 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 the lift inspectors are qualified and that they are adequately trained in the inspection of the
lift.
3. The Owner/Employer 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 the lift maintenance personnel are qualified and that they are adequately trained in the
maintenance of the lift.
4. The Owner/Employer shall maintain the periodic inspection and maintenance records recommended by
the lift manufacturer’s instructions or ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for
Automotive Lifts - Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance .
5. The Owner/Employer shall display the lift manufacturer’s operating instructions; ALI/SM 93-1,
ALI
Lifting it Right safety manual ; ALI/ST-90 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 in a conspicuous location in the lift area convenient to the operator.
6. The Owner/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 and maintenance.
2.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this lift, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Only trained and authorized personnel should operate the lift or rolling jacks. Do not allow
customers or bystanders to operate the lift or be in the shop area while lift is in use.
2. Read all instructions in this manual and on the lift thoroughly before installing, operating,
servicing or maintaining the lift. Thoroughly train all employees in the use and care of lift and
rolling jacks.
3. Inspect the lift DAILY. Do not operate if it malfunctions or problems have been encountered.
4. Ensure no one is standing in front or behind the lift while vehicle is being driven onto, or
backed off the lift.