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Operating instructions
Operating steps
1.
Ensure the load is within the safe working capacity
of the Skoots as identified by the data plate affixed to
the Skoots, all the floors are suitable for the total load
and that the route is clear of all hazards. A formal risk
assessment should be carried out by a competent
person, if necessary.
IMPORTANT: Consider the floor surface and
structure before attempting to transport a load,
floors should be suitably boarded or plated first if
necessary.
2.
Place Skoots units centrally under each end of the
load, ensuring that the load is located firmly in the heel
of the toe plate. Note that the toe plate will try to push
away from the load whilst the top of the frame will
try to push into the load. Use protective pads, such as
carpet tiles, between the Skoots frame and the load if
considered necessary.
3.
Secure load using both straps, ensuring that they
are hooked into the eyebolts at each end and cross at
the back of the Skoots units. It is important to cross
the straps over at the rear of the Skoots frames to
allow the position of the cam buckle to sit behind the
frame rather than at the side of the load. This also
enables the straps to be fixed at greater tension than
would otherwise be the case.
4.
SK600 to SK3500 models:
Pull the strap tight so
that the Skoots units are hard against the load, and
close the over-cam buckle to lock so that the straps
are held firmly.
SK5000 model:
Pull the strap tight so that the Skoots
units are hard against the load before using the ratchet
lever to tightly lock the strap.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to over-tighten the straps
as this may damage the load if its outer frame casing
is weak.
WARNING: Potential crush injury or damage to
property. Do not attempt to raise the load without
using straps to secure the load.
Pay close attention to the safety notes opposite before attempting to use your Skoots units.
Straps cross over at rear
of load, hooked to the
eyebolts with cam buckles
behind the Skoots frames