CONTENTS
Specifications
General warnings
1. Description of equipment
2. Operating instructions
3. Warning against hazardous operations
4. Checks before use
5. Maintenance instructions
6. Safety device
7. Health and safety at work
GENERAL WARNINGS
1- Before using the machine
, it is essential for safe and correct operation of the equipment
that this manual be read and fully understood and that all the instructions be followed.
This manual should be made available to every operator. Extra copies of this manual will
be supplied on request.
2-
The Hydrofor™ jack allows the operator to carry out work with complete safety. Ensure that
the machine is only handed over for use or rigging to an operator who is trained to operate
it in a responsible manner
3-
Never use a jack which is not in good working condition. Replace any jack which is visibly
damaged. A continous monitoring of the condition of the machine.
4-
Tractel
®
declines any responsibility for the consequences of dismantling or altering
the machine by any unauthorised person. Specially excluded is the replacement of original
parts by parts of another manufacturer..
5-
The models covered by this manual must not be used under any circumstances for lifting
people.
6-
Moreover, these models are designed for manual operation and must not be motorised.
7-
Never apply or attempt to apply to the head or to the toe of the jack a load or effort greater than
the working load limit.
8-
Ensure that the load is always correctly aligned with the jack.
9- IMPORTANT :
If the equipment described in this manual is supplied to an employed person,
check and ensure that you meet your obligations with respect to the safety at work
regulations, particularly relating to inspection and tests before operation (See section 7).
10-
The load being lifted must be guided laterally so that the toe of the jack, when it is used,
cannot turn on its axle when lifting..
11-
When using the toe of the jack ensure that at least 3 teeth of the toe are in contact
with the load.
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