USER’S MANUAL
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Chapter 3 SAFETY
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
The operator and the maintenance fitter are required to observe the
prescriptions of safety regulation in force in the country of installation of the lift.
Furthermore, the operator and maintenance fitter must:
-Always work in the stations specified and illustrated in this manual;
-Never remove or deactivate the guards and mechanical, electrical, or other types of
safety devices;
-Read the safety notices placed on the machine and the safety information in this
manual.
In the manual all safety notices are shown as follows:
WARNING:
indicates following operations that are unsafe and can cause
minor injury to persons and damage the lift, the vehicle or other property.
CAUTION:
indicates possible danger that can result in serious injury to
people and damage property.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
a specific safety notice placed on the lift in
areas where the risk of electric shock is particularly high.
RISK AND PROTECTION DEVICES
We shall now examine the risks that operators or maintenance fitters may be exposed
to when the vehicle is standing on the platforms in the raised position, together with
the various safety and protection devices adopted by the manufacturer to reduce all
such hazards to the minimum:
For optimal personal safety and safety of vehicles, observe the following regulations:
-Do not enter the danger areas when vehicles are being lifted. (Picture 6)
-Make sure the vehicle is positioned correctly. (Picture 7)
-Be sure to lift only approved vehicles, never exceed the specified carrying capacity,
maximum height, and projection (vehicle length and width);
-Make sure that there is no person on the platforms during up and down movements
and during standing.
GENERAL RISKS FOR LIFTING OR DESCENT:
The following safety equipments are used to protect over loading or the possibility of
Picture 7
