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MRTALPR4-DC: #35057
T
O
T
ILT THE
L
OAD
WARNING: Always keep hands and fingers away from bars of tilt linkage.
WARNING: Never disengage both the rotation latch and the tilt latch at the
same time.
This lifter is not designed for rotation and tilt functions to be used at the same time.
Disengaging the rotation and tilt latches simultaneously could cause uncontrolled and
unpredictable load movement, potentially resulting in load damage or injury.
Remember that the load requires more vertical space when tilted
to the upright position, as well as more horizontal space when
tilted to the flat position. Make sure there is sufficient clearance
for the load to tilt without contacting the operator or any nearby
objects. If the lifter is equipped with the optional tilt lock, also
make sure it is either disengaged or deactivated (see
OPERATION: T
O
L
IFT AND
M
OVE THE
L
OAD
: About the Optional Tilt
Lock). Then lift upward or press downward on the lower control
handles to tilt the load as desired. Since the tilt linkage is
designed to automatically maintain the load in either the upright
or the flat position, the load force on the control handles changes direction during the tilt. If
load size permits, maintain control with the handles throughout the tilt. For loads with
overhang, it may be necessary to release the control handles as the load approaches the flat
position. If so, keep the load under control using hand cups or other appropriate means.
Note: The pad frame automatically latches in place when it returns to the vertical position.
T
O
R
ELEASE THE
P
ADS FROM THE
L
OAD
WARNING: Load must be fully supported before releasing vacuum pads.
The lifter is designed to prevent an accidental load release, which could result from
unintentionally interrupting the apply mode: When the load is at rest and fully supported, press
and hold the enable button ( ) and the release button ( ) on the lifter, to force air into the
vacuum pads, quickly breaking the vacuum seal. Alternatively, if the lifter is equipped with a
Remote Control System, press and hold the enable button ( ) and the release button ( ) on
the radio transmitter. Continue to hold both buttons until the vacuum pads disengage
completely from the load.
If the lifter is equipped with a Remote Control System, an amber strobe light flashes as long as
the operator is pressing the enable or release buttons. This serves to show the operator when
signals are being transmitted successfully from a remote location and also to warn other
personnel that the operator is suspending the apply function.
WARNING: If vacuum pads do not disengage completely, do not attempt to
move the lifter or load.
The operator must never attempt to move the lifter or load until the vacuum pads are completely
disengaged, as this could cause an unexpected load release and potential injury to the operator
