4 .
WARNING!
1 . DO NOT operate this Thieman liftgate without the Owner’s Manual for this model present
on the vehicle and without all decals present and legible, as guides for proper liftgate
operation and maintenance (see the “Decal Maintenance - Inspection and Location of
Decals” section of this manual) . For replacement Owner’s Manuals, decals, etc . call
Thieman at 419-586-7727 . For the latest manuals and warnings for each liftgate, visit our
website at www .thiemantailgates .com . Note: manuals and warnings update regularly .
2 . The vehicle must be securely and properly braked on level ground before using the liftgate .
3 . All protective covers and guards must be in place before operating the liftgate .
4 . Before using liftgate, check for signs of improper maintenance or damage (unusual noises,
vibrations, fails to operate freely, missing hardware, cracked welds…etc . See the sections
in this manual with “Maintenance” in the title – refer to “Table of Contents” on Page 2) . DO
NOT use the lift if these are evident . Only an authorized Thieman distributor is qualified to
do repairs on the liftgate . DO NOT attempt to do your own repairs or modify this liftgate .
Altering this product will void all warranties and may damage the liftgate or even cause
serious injury . If any repairs, adjustments, or maintenance not covered in this manual are
required, contact your nearest Thieman distributor or call Thieman at 419-586-7727 .
5 . THIS IS NOT A PERSONNEL LIFT . Because of the pinch point between the platform and
the truck, fall hazards, unstable loads, etc ., riding the lift may cause severe personal injury
or death . ALWAYS stay clear of the liftgate when in operation . Do NOT ride the liftgate .
6 . Make certain the areas, in which the platform will open or close, are clear before opening
or closing the platform .
7 . Use this liftgate ONLY for its intended purpose of loading/unloading cargo between truck
bed and ground . It is NOT to be used for anything other than this . The ground is defined
as the surface the truck is parked on .
(Warnings continued on following pages)
IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS LIFTGATE MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
AND/OR DEATH. DO NOT operate this liftgate unless you have been properly instructed and
have read and understood the Owner’s Manual and all of its warnings, operating instructions
and all decals .
The following list of warnings is to be read and understood before operating the LRST40
series liftgate. The numbered list begins below and continues on the following pages .
!
WARNING
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