Valex 1650520, Translation Of The Original Instructions

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CHECK
Upon delivery, check the jack is perfectly intact.
Any complaints must be reported to the supplier
immediately.
The hydraulic jack, already complete with its oil,
is supplied in strong cardboard boxes suitable
for transport and storage. When storing it is
recommended not to place any weights or other
boxes on top of it.
Transport by hand can be performed using the
hand grip (3 Fig. A).
SAFETY REGULATIONS
! !
TAKE NOTE OF THE HAZARD SIGN REFER-
RED TO IN THIS MANUAL. IT INDICATES PAR-
TICULARLY HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS.
! ! When using equipment for lifting weights,
appropriate safety precautions must be taken to
reduce the risk of falling, crushing and injuries.
Before using the jack carefully read and memo-
rise the safety regulations. After reading it, keep
this manual safe so that it stays with the product
for its entire useful lifetime.
! ! Do not tamper with the safety valve (13 fig.
A) in any way. Do not open the cap covering
the valve. Any adjustment or tampering with
the valve changes the safety characteristics
of the product causes danger and immediately
invalidates the warranty.
- Wear suitable personal protective equipment
(shoes, gloves…).
- Keep the work area clean and tidy. Dirty and
messy areas can cause accidents.
- The machine must not be used in extreme we-
ather conditions, inside freezers or furnaces or
in the presence of strong magnetic fields.
- It must not be used in potentially explosive and
aggressive atmospheres, mines, work sites, on
ships or in areas where there is vehicle and foot
traffic.
- People, animals and potentially hazardous liquids
and materials (molten metals, acids, irradiated
materials and fragile materials) must not be
lifted.
- Before starting work, check that the equipment
is perfectly intact, that there are no damaged or
broken elements and that the lifting lever has
been correctly inserted in its housing (Fig. C).
Any damaged or broken parts must be repaired
or replaced by qualified and authorised personnel.
Repairing or having repairs done by personnel not
authorised by the Manufacturer means operating
with unsafe and potentially hazardous equipment,
as well as invalidating the warranty.
- While using the jack do not remove the guards
and do not put hands or feet between the lifting
arm and the jack body.
- Do not use the jack as a support by placing loads
on it. Only perform lifting operations using the
relevant lever.
- During operations monitor the jack, the load and
all movements.
- It is absolutely forbidden for children, strangers,
inexperienced people or people who are not in
good health to touch or use the jack.
- Use the jack on flat, compact surfaces that can
support the weight of the jack and the load itself.
! !
Before lifting a vehicle it is compulsory to
engage the parking brake and lock the wheels
which remain on the ground with the brake
blocks. Also read the instructions of the vehicle
that you need to lift.
! ! After lifting the load, insert appropriate sa-
fety trestles under it to prevent the load falling
and becoming unstable.
- Do not use the jack to keep the load raised,
but only to lift and lower the load.
- For your safety, do not operate under the load.
- Do not use the load to lift unstable loads and/or
loads over its capacity (see “Technical data”).
- Should the jack accidentally fall, check that it is
intact.
- Do not expose the jack to rain or bad weather
and do not use it in damp or wet environments.
- While using the jack, keep children, strangers
and animals away from the work area. Mark the
work area with warning signs.
- After working carefully clean the jack and put
it back in a dry environment out of the reach of
children.
- Only operate with good lighting, in a safe position
away from obstacles.
- In the event of failures, oil may spray out in a
high pressure jet. Take care handling the oil. Keep
children, animals and heat sources at a distance.
In case of accidental contact with skin and eyes,
wash with plenty of water and if necessary seek
medical attention straight away.