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3 General safety precautions during use
The following guidelines must be observed and followed when using a lift, to prevent personal injury:
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Under no circumstances should the lift elevate more than specified on the label.
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It is of most importance, due to personal safety, that the specified weight, load position,
and height are respected and that the lift is not overloaded.
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The lift must not be used for lifting persons or live animals.
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No body parts near the sledge or tool at the mast or other lifting equipment when operated
up/down.
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Secure that there is no person below the load, tool and lift when operated.
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There should be no body parts on top of the front legs steel profile, when the lift is elevated
or operated.
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Only one person must operate the lift at a time.
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The user must read and understand these instructions or must have them explained to
them before using the lifter.
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Only use the lift when operated on a hard-levelled surface during lifting or transporting
loads.
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When transporting a cargo, the load should be lowered to the lowest possible position and
secured in order to ensure that the cargo cannot slide.
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Always secure the cargo on the lift when moving.
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Not in use or storing, always ensure that the sledge is lowered to the lowest possible pos-
ition and is free of any items or cargo.
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Operate and store in a clean, dry location with temperature from +5 °C to +40 °C.
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Make sure that the tool is firmly attached to the sledge and no slack occurs in the bolt con-
nection.
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The lifter is to be controlled at least once a year or according to laws, regulations, dir-
ectives, working conditions and experience. The control shall be performed by the man-
ufacturer or a skilled technician. Please check your local requirements.
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Do not lift or handle open containers containing corrosive fluids, harmful to people if
spilled.
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Industrial or commercial use only.
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Indoor use only.
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Do not use the lifter in explosive or flammable hazard environment.
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Do not use or store in a corrosive environment.
