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Safety Continued
Basic common sense safety precautions should always be followed when installing, operating
and maintaining the lift as a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury may be present.
In addition:
1. Read and follow all safety instructions and decals included with the lift. Read and follow
all safety instructions in this manual. Read and follow the ALI "Lifting It Right" manual
(included with the lift). Always use the "Vehicle Lifting Points" reference guide when lifting a
vehicle
(CD is included with the lift)
. Insure all materials stay up to date »»
2. Only trained and authorized personnel should position a vehicle and operate the lift. Do
not allow customers or bystanders to operate the lift or be in the lift area.
3. Inspect the lift daily. Do not operate if potential problems have been identified or lift
malfunctions. Do not operate if lift has damaged or broken components. Never walk or
work under the lift unless all safety locks are completely engaged.
4. Never overload the lift. The rated capacity decal is located on the operator console. The
hydraulic system on this lift is not designed to be a load holding device. Mechanical safety
locks must be engaged before proceeding under the lift for vehicle servicing or lift
maintenance. Never override operating controls. This is unsafe and will void the warranty.
5. Before driving a vehicle onto the lift, insure that both slip plates and turn plates have all
lock mechanisms securely in position. Also insure that the lift and lift area is clear of all
debris and that all oil and grease has been cleaned from runway surfaces.
6. Before raising or lowering the lift, always totally secure the vehicle with wheel chocks.
7. When using a jack(s) to raise a vehicle, position jack lifting pads to contact vehicle
manufacturer's recommended lifting points
(see CD included with the lift)
. Raise jack slowly
until all pads contact the vehicle. Confirm that the vehicle is stable on the jack(s) before
raising to desired working height.
8. Some pickup trucks may require optional truck adapters to clear running boards and other
installed accessories. Special care must be exercised with pick-up trucks to insure safe
lifting. Always use vehicle manufacturers lifting points and insure the contents of the
cargo box will not affect vehicle balance while on the jack(s).
9. Important: Removal or installation of heavier parts can change the vehicle's center of
gravity on the jack(s) resulting in a critical load shift. The vehicle may then be unstable.
Plan ahead for this possibility to insure continued safety and refer to the vehicle
manufacturer’s service manual for recommended procedures.
10. Always keep the lift area free of obstructions and debris. Grease and oil spills should be
cleaned up immediately.
11. Never raise a vehicle on the lift with passengers inside. Before lowering, check the lift
and lift area and remove all obstructions. Before removing vehicle from the lift or lift
area, confirm an unobstructed exit.
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