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WARNING
• Study understand, and follow all instructions before operating this device.
• When using various shop equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
• Keep work area clean and free from debris.
• Keep children away from work area and shop equipment. Keep hands and feet from loading area.
• Do not exceed rated capacity, keeping in mind the position of the boom determines the capacity.
• Use only on a hard level surface.
• Prior to lifting, ensure the legs are extended and fixed according to the boom position in such a way as to
provide the maximum stability of the jack and load being lifted.
• Do not go underneath a load that is being lifted or suspended.
• Before moving, lower the load to the lowest possible point, extra caution should be taken to ensure that the
load does not swing beyond the wheels or legs causing the load and crane to tip over.
• Use only slings or chains with a rated capacity greater than the weight of the load being lifted.
• Do not allow the load to swing or drop violently while lowering or moving.
• Ensure the user is familiar with the controls and operational characteristics of this product and aware of the
potential hazards associated with its use.
• No alterations shall be made to this product.
• Failure to heed these instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
The use of shop equipment is subject to certain hazards that cannot be prevented by mechanical means, but
only by exercise of intelligence, care, and common sense. It is therefore essential to have personnel involved in
the use and operation of equipment who are careful, competent, trained, and qualified in the safe operation of
this equipment and its proper use. Examples of hazards are dropping, tipping, or slipping of parts/components
caused primarily by improperly securing loads, overloading, off-centered loads, use on other than hard level
surfaces, and using equipment for a purpose for which it was not designed.
The owner and / or operator shall study and understand the product and safety instructions before operating
this equipment. Safety information shall be emphasized and understood. If the operator is not fluent in English,
the product and safety instructions shall be read to and discussed with the operator in the operator’s native
language by the purchaser / owner or his designee, making sure that the operator comprehends their contents.
A copy of these instructions / warnings shall be retained for future reference.
INSPECTION
Visual inspection shall be made before each use of this equipment, checking for abnormal conditions, such as
cracked welds, leaks, damaged, loose or missing parts. This equipment shall be removed immediately from
service if it is believed to have been subjected to an abnormal or shock load, the equipment shall be inspected
by a qualified repair facility. Owners and / or operators should be aware that repair of this equipment may
require specialized knowledge and facilities. It is recommended that this equipment be inspected annually
by a qualified repair facility. Defective parts, decals, safety labels or signs should be replaced with Strongarm
specified parts.