Wittke StarLight, Operator'S Manual

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26 Safety
Safety props ensure that heavy body parts will not move inadvertently.
Setting the Service Hoist Safety Props
The safety props ensure that an empty body will not lower when you are working underneath it.
Figure 2-5 Service hoist safety props
To set the service hoist safety props:
1.
Make sure that there is enough clearance above the body to raise it safely and that the truck is on
safe level ground.
2.
Put key to “on” position without starting the truck.
3.
Raise the body until both safety props can be moved into position.
Body can be raised by pushing the hoist joystick forward (see Figure 2-6) and holding it until
body reaches the desired height.
I
MPORTANT
:
Do not raise the body higher than is required for the props.
Warning! Always unload the body before setting the hoist safety props.
Danger!
Always set the service hoist safety props when performing maintenance underneath a
raised body. Failure to do so may result in severe injury, or even death.