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MR6K-48X
Dec 2017
Safety Instructions
1. Do not raise a vehicle on the lift until the installation is completed as described in this manual.
2. Technicians should be trained to use and care for the lift by familiarizing themselves with the manual,
including Note, Caution and Warning information. The lift should never be operated by an untrained
person.
3. Always position the pads properly out of the way before pulling the vehicle into or out of the service
bay. Failure to do so could damage the vehicle and/or the lift.
4. Do not overload the lift. The capacity of the lift is shown on cover of this manual and on the lift’s serial
number tag.
5. Positioning the vehicle is very important. Only trained technicians should position the vehicle on the lift.
Never allow anyone to stand in the path of the vehicle as it is being positioned and never raise
vehicle with passengers inside.
6. Position the pads to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended pickup points. Raise the lift until the
pads make contact with the vehicle. Make sure the pads have properly engaged the vehicle’s pick-up
points before raising the lift to a working height.
7. Keep everyone clear of the lift when the lift is moving, the locking mechanism is disengaged or if the
vehicle is in danger of falling.
8. Unauthorized personnel should never be in the shop area when the lift is in use.
9. Inspect the lift daily. The lift should never be operated if it has damaged components or is
malfunctioning. Only qualified technicians should service the lift. Replace damaged components
with manufacturer’s parts, or equivalent.
10. Keep the area around the lift clear of obstacles.
11. Never override the self-returning lift controls.
12. Avoid excessive rocking of the vehicle when it is on the lift.
13. To reduce the risk of personal injury, keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from
moving parts.
14. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the lift when wet, do not expose the lift to rain.
15. To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equipment in the vicinity of open containers of flammable
liquids (gasoline).
16. Use the lift only as described in this manual, use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
17. Unusual vehicles, such as limousines, RV’s, and long wheelbase vehicles, may not be suitable
for lifting on this equipment. If necessary, consult with the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s
representative.
18. The maintenance procedures described in this manual can be done by the lift’s owner/employer. Any
other procedure should only be performed by trained lift service personnel. These restricted
procedures include, but are not limited to, the following: cylinder replacement, platform & safety
latch replacement and motor replacement.
19. Anyone who will be in the vicinity of the lift when it is in use should familiarize themselves with any
Caution, Warning, and Safety related decals supplied with this lift, and replace them if they are illegible
or missing.
