Safety
Before Operating
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Read and understand the contents of this manual
before operating the platform lift. Become familiar
with all controls and know how to stop quickly. A
replacement manual is available at www.Toro.com.
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Do not allow children to operate the lift. Do not
allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
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Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a
safety device, shield or decal malfunctions, becomes
damaged or illegible, replace it before operation
is commenced. To assure lift is in safe operating
condition, tighten loose nuts, bolts and screws.
While Operating
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Do not use near electrical power lines. Never allow
platform lift to touch power lines.
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Do not use platform lift during lightning,
thunderstorms, or high winds.
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Never move vehicle while platform is raised.
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Always apply parking brake before raising platform.
Wheel chock use is recommended.
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Never release parking brake while platform is raised.
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Check safety interlocks before each use of platform.
See operator’s manual for safety interlock check
instructions.
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Never bypass safety interlocks.
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Never allow riders on platform in any position.
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Always park vehicle on firm, level surface before
raising platform.
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Never exceed 5 degree maximum angle of operation.
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Never raise platform if bubble level indicator is
outside recommended operating range.
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Never raise platform if one or more vehicle tires are
under inflated; check tire pressure daily.
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Never pull on objects while reaching from raised
platform.
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Never use platform for carrying or lowering tree
limbs, branches or heavy or uneven loads.
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Never exceed capacity of platform lift, one person
with equipment not to exceed 600 lbs. (272 Kg).
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Always wear hard hat and eye protection while
operating platform or while in area below platform.
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Never drop or throw articles from raised platform.
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When raising platform be alert for overhead
obstructions which could cause eye, head or crushing
injuries.
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Stand clear of scissor arms while platform is moving.
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Make sure area is clear of bystanders before lowering
platform.
Maintenance
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Always remove key from lift control box when
platform is not in use.
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Ensure lift is in safe operating condition. Keep nuts,
bolts and screws tight.
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Never work under raised platform without lift safety
blocks installed.
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To be sure of optimum performance and safety,
always purchase genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made
by other manufacturers could be dangerous. Such
use could void the product warranty of The Toro®
Company.
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