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Safety Continued
Basic common sense safety precautions should always be followed when installing, operating
and maintaining the lift as a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury may be present.
In addition:
1. Read and follow all safety instructions and decals included with the lift. Read and follow
all safety instructions in this manual. Read and follow the ALI "Lifting It Right" manual -
included with the lift.
Always use the "Vehicle Lifting Points" reference guide when lifting a
vehicle – CD
is included with the lift.
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2. Only trained and authorized personnel should position a vehicle and operate the lift. Do
not allow customers or bystanders to operate the lift or be in the lift area.
3. Inspect the lift daily. Do not operate if potential problems have been identified or lift
malfunctions.
Do not operate if lift has damaged or broken components. Never walk or
work under the lift unless all safety locks are completely engaged.
4. Never overload the lift. The rated capacity decal is located on the powerpack column. The
hydraulic system on this lift is not designed to be a load holding devise. Mechanical safety
locks must be engaged before proceeding under the lift, with vehicle servicing, or system
maintenance. Never override operating controls. This is unsafe and will void the warranty.
5. Before driving a vehicle between the columns, position all arms to insure unobstructed
entry. Do not hit or run over arms as this could damage the lift and/or vehicle.
6. Use all 4 arms to raise a vehicle. Position all lift pads to contact vehicle manufacturer's
recommended lifting points
(see "Vehicle Lifting Points" reference guide CD included with the lift)
. Raise lift
slowly until all pads contact the vehicle. Check all pads for complete and secure contact
with the vehicle. Check all arm restraints to insure they are engaged properly. Check
that vehicle is stable on the lift. Only after confirming these procedures, raise the lift to
desired working height.
7. Special care must be used when lifting pick-up trucks. Optional truck adapters may be
required to reach manufacturer recommended lifting points. Always use these lifting
points. Running boards and other installed accessories may also require optional adapters
Insure contents of the cargo box will not affect vehicle balance while on the lift.
8.
Important:
Removal or installation of heavier parts can change the vehicle's center of
gravity on the lift resulting in a critical load shift. The vehicle may then be unstable. Plan
ahead for this possibility to insure continued safety and refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s
service manual for recommended procedures.
9. Always keep the lift area free of obstructions and debris. Clean up grease and oil spills
immediately.
10. Never raise a vehicle with passengers inside. Before lowering a vehicle, check the lift and
lift area and remove all obstructions. Before removing vehicle from the lift or lift area,
position arms to the drive through position and confirm an unobstructed exit.
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