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If a tool hits an object or surface during lowering, a safety mechanism will stop the downwards
movement. This is to prevent accidents.
• Always apply brakes when loading and unloading.
Brakes
Rear wheels separately braked
Engage or disengage the brakes on both rear
wheels.
a. Neutral
b. Brake
a
b
• Service must be carried out on a yearly basis.
• If any damage/wear is detected on the lifter, this must immediately be reported to TAWI or au-
thorisedTAWI representative. The lifter must be taken out of commission and not be used until
the damage has been repaired.
• All service must be carried out with the battery disconnected.
• In order to deal with the lifter’s cables and wiring, a good knowledge of electricity and TAWI
electrical schedules of the lifters is required.
• If the battery needs to be replaced, make sure that an original battery is used. If assistance is
needed, contact TAWI.
• Keep the lifter clean, use a damp cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners.
6 Service & maintenance
This chapter provides information about service and maintenance of the lifters. The chapter is divided
into three sections based on who is to perform the inspections and how often the inspections are to
be carried out. Daily by the operator, quarterly by inhouse maintenance and yearly by PIAB authorised
service technician. For technical service, maintenance or repairs contact your PIAB representative or
[email protected]. PIAB must authorise all modifications to this product. PIAB assumes no responsibility
for unauthorised modifications and guarantees will automatically become invalid if unauthorised modi-
fications have been made.
