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Placard
PRECAUTIONS
NL, TS, MEDLF EDGE-OF-DOCK LEVELERS
NORMAL OPERATION
1. Grasp the captured operating handle and
raise to its full extended length. Then pull
handle toward you, rotating center plate
back past vertical.
2. Actuate the leveler by pushing forward on
handle against the rivet rotating leveler
out onto transport vehicle. The leveler will
lower until lip is resting on the transport
vehicle.
3. Return handle to the stored position.
STORING LEVELER
1. Extend the handle to its full extended
length, then pull handle toward you until
lip just clears the bed of the transport
vehicle.
2. Slowly allow handle to come forward until
leveler is lowered to the stored position.
3. Return handle to the stored position.
NOTE: If transport vehicle departs before
leveler is stored, leveler will automatically
return to stored position.
BELOW DOCK ENDLOADING
• Remove any endloads while leveler is in
the stored position.
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O P E R AT I N G
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
• Read and follow all
instructions, warnings, and
maintenance schedules in
the manual and on placards.
• Operation and servicing of
dock leveler is restricted to
authorized personnel.
• Always chock transport vehicle wheels or engage vehicle restraint
and set parking brakes before operating dock leveler or beginning
to load or unload.
• Before activating dock leveler, check to make sure the transport
vehicle is positioned squarely against dock bumpers. Ensure lip will
avoid contact with transport vehicle frame, sides and cargo during
dock leveler activation. If contact is likely or observed, reposition
transport vehicle.
•
Ensure the transport vehicle floor supports extended lip or the
leveler frame (lip keepers or below dock endload supports) supports
the ramp before driving on ramp.
• Stay clear of hinges and front and sides of moving dock leveler.
• Never use hands or equipment to move the ramp or lip.
• Never use damaged or malfunctioning dock leveler. Report problems
immediately to supervisor.
• Always store dock leveler and remove people, material, and
equipment from ramp before vehicle leaves the dock.
• DO NOT ENTER PIT unless dock leveler is securely supported
and proper lockout/tagout procedures have been completed. See
“Maintenance Precautions” in Owner’s/User’s Manual.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT
IN DEATH OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURY.
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regarding proper use, maintenance, and repair of dock leveler.
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WARNING: CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM
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