Presto Lifts
PPS2200-62NAS Manual
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Replacement Parts -
When parts or components are replaced, they shall be replaced with parts
or components approved by the original manufacturer.
Maintenance Training
- The user shall ensure only qualified personnel inspect and maintain the
machine in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
Operator Training
- An owner/user, who directs or authorizes an individual to operate the
machine shall ensure that the individual has been:
1. Trained in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating manual.
2. Made aware of the responsibilities of operators as outlined in section 1.4 of this manual.
3. Retrained, if necessary, based on the owners/user’s observation and evaluation of the
operator.
Modifications
and additions shall not be performed without the manufacturer’s prior written
approval. Where such authorization is granted, capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction
plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly.
1.2 Responsibilities of Operators
Basic Principles
- Operators shall apply sound principles of safety and good judgment in
the application and operation of the machine with consideration given to its intended use
and expected operating environment. Since the operator is in direct control of the machine,
conformance with good safety practices is the responsibility of the operator. The operator shall
make decisions on the use and operation with due consideration for the fact that his or her own
safety as well as the safety of other personnel on or near the machine is dependent on those
decisions.
General Training
- Only personnel who have received general instructions regarding the
inspection, application and operation of machine, including recognition and avoidance of hazards
associated with their operation, shall operate the machine. Such topics covered shall include, but
not necessarily be limited to, the following issues and requirements:
1. A pre-start inspection
2. Responsibilities associated with problems or malfunctions affecting the operation of the
machine.
3. Factors affecting stability
4. The purpose of placards and decals
5. Workplace inspection
6. Safety rules and regulations
7. Authorization to operate
8. Operator warnings and instructions
9.
Actual operation of the machine. Under the direction of a qualified person, the trainee shall
operate the machine for a sufficient period of time to demonstrate proficiency in actual
operation of the machine.
Pre-start Inspection -
Before use each day or at the beginning of each shift, the machine shall be
given a visual inspection and functional test including but not limited to the following:
1. Operating and emergency controls
2. Safety devices
3. Hydraulic system leaks
