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Your boat lift is a piece of heavy power equipment that lifts a load that weighs thousands of pounds.
Failure to comply with the following rules may result in severe injury, death or property damage.
1. Be alert and aware at all times. Do not operate while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
2. Children should not operate the lift without adult supervision.
3. No one should operate the lift without knowledge of safe operating procedures.
4. NEVER exceed the specified capacity of the lift. Someone may be injured or killed.
5. Position the boat properly on the lift. Improper placement may cause dangerous instability or failure.
6. Do not operate the lift with people in the boat. Load and unload passengers only when boat is floating,
lightly touching the bunks.
7. No one should play on or swim near the lift.
8. Whenever your boat is left unattended on the lift, make sure it is raised into the over-center position.
Otherwise, unintended motion may occur.
9. Be sure the lift frame remains level. If the lift has settled unevenly, it may be unstable and dangerous
when loaded. All four corners must be level within 2 inches.
10. NEVER go under your boat when it is on the lift
11. Do not perform major maintenance operations on your boat when it is on the lift. The boat may shift and
injure or kill you. Haul the boat out to perform maintenance.
12. Do not leave things in the hydraulic power unit. They could cause damage to the pump or electrical
system or catch fire.
13. Your lift may be hidden under water when your boat is gone. Notify any potential divers in the area of its
location to prevent accidents.
14. Do not power your boat hard onto the lift. Lower the lift so your boat glides into position. The lift may be
moved or damaged if you attempt to load with insufficient water depth
15. The lift must be thoroughly inspected regularly for overall condition, leaks and corrosion.
