SA160E User Manual Rev 3 - Aug 2016
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5.0 SAFETY CHECK LIST
The following checks are those recommended and are supplementary to
requirements that may be applicable for current Lifting and Handling and other
health and Safety regulations such as The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment
Regulations 1998 which may have additional requirements to those set out below
5.1 Daily Check List:
The following checks should be carried out daily before using the Stand Aid:
Make sure the Stand Aid moves freely on its castors
Make sure that leg opening and closing pedal is functioning correctly
Examine the sling hooks on the boom for excessive wear
Raise and lower the Stand Aid by operating the handset If the Stand Aid makes
a bleeping sound DO NOT USE as the batteries need to be re- charged.
Ensure the Stand Aid is off charge before use and all leads are fitted correctly
in their sockets
Make sure the mast is fully engaged and the locking nuts are fully tightened
Examine slings for fraying or other damage. DO NOT use any sling with
fraying or damage to the suspension straps or tears in the body of the sling
5.2 Warning Notes
Your Mackworth SA160E Stand Aid
has been manufactured and tested to exceed
BS EN 10535:2006
This does not mean that it can be used without care.
ALL OPERATORS
should
have read the operating instructions and appreciate this warning section.
1.
ALL STAND AIDS
are less stable on sloping surfaces. A 5-degree slope is the
maximum permitted and then only with great care.
2.
ALL STAND AIDS
are less stable when the load is at maximum height.
3.
ALL STAND AIDS
are less stable when the load is swinging.
4.
ALL STAND AIDS
are dangerous to the person being carried when used
recklessly or pushed at speed.