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LIFT OPERATION SAFETY (CONT’D)
4. Position vehicle for proper weight distribution arms
under vehicle to allow adapters to contact at the
manufacturer’s recommended pick up points.
5. If the specific vehicle lift points are not identified, refer
to the VEHICLE CENTER OF BALANCE instructions
found on our website at:
http://www.bendpak.com/support/balancing-safety/
6. Push the
RAISE
button or rotate the control switch on
the power unit.
7. Stop before making contact with vehicle. Check arm
restraint pins for engagement. If required, slightly move
arm to allow restraint gear and pawl to mesh.
DO NOT
hammer arm restraint pin down as this will damage the
restraint gear teeth.
8. Raise vehicle until tires clear the floor.
9. Stop and check adapters for secure contact at vehicle
manufacturer’s recommended lift points.
10. Continue to raise to desired height only if vehicle is
secure on lift.
11.
DO NOT
go near or under a raised vehicle if all four
adapters are not in secure contact with vehicle at vehicle
manufacturer’s recommended lift points.
12. Repeat entire loading and raising procedures if
required.
13. Lower lift onto safety locks.
•
DO NOT
enter work area or go under vehicle if safety
locks are not engaged.
•
CLEAR AREA
if vehicle is in danger of falling.
•
DO NOT
position yourself between a wall and the lift.
If the vehicle falls in that direction, you may be severely
injured or killed.
• Before attempting to lift pickup trucks or other truck
frame vehicles, be sure that:
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Vehicle frame is strong enough to support its
weight and has not been weakened by
modification or corrosion.
TYPICAL LIFTING POINTS
NOTE:
ALLOW (2) SECONDS BETWEEN MOTOR STARTS.
FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY CAUSE MOTOR BURNOUT.
VISUALLY CONFIRM THAT ALL PRIMARY SAFETY
LOCKS ARE ENGAGED BEFORE ENTERING WORK
AREA. SUSPENSION COMPONENTS USED ON
THIS LIFT ARE INTENDED TO RAISE AND LOWER LIFT
ONLY AND ARE NOT MEANT TO BE LOAD HOLDING
DEVICES. REMAIN CLEAR OF ELEVATED LIFT
UNLESS VISUAL CONFIRMATION IS MADE THAT
ALL PRIMARY SAFETY LOCKS ARE FULLY ENGAGED
AND THE LIFT IS LOWERED ONTO THE SAFETY
LOCKS, REFER TO INSTALLATION /OPERATION
MANUAL FOR PROPER SAFETY
