An “Operator” is a person who is trained and authorized to control a manually propelled high lift industrial
truck. ONLY persons who have successfully completed the suggested training program outlined in B56.10-2006, at
4.17 on p. 4, and 4.18.1-.4 on p. 4-5 should operate the A-Lift.
Operators must:
•
Develop safe working habits and an awareness of hazardous conditions occurring or present during operation of
the lifter;
•
Inspect the area where the lifter will be used
before each use
to identify unusual operating conditions.
Implement additional safety precautions as conditions require. Such conditions might include:
1. Irregularities in the floor/surface;
2. Debris or other obstructions on the floor/surface;
3. Unsound surfaces or surfaces that cannot support the weight of yourself, the lifter and the load either
together or separately;
•
Perform the following
function test before each use
:
1. Test the winch: raise and lower the forks;
2. Test the brakes: press down on the brake actuator to engage the brakes; then attempt to push the lift forward.
3. Test the castors: push the lifter to test the castors.
The end-user bears responsibility for verifying that the lifter complies with all regulations, codes, and standards
that apply in the location where it is
used
.
Inspect the lifter as recommended in the “Maintenance and Inspection” section of this manual (p. 12-13). Use the
lifter ONLY IF the lifter passes the inspection and is deemed safe to use by designated inspection personnel.
Step 1 (for S and CB Models): Adjust the legs to provide the desired wheel base. Set the brake (S models) or lock the
castors (CB models). Remove the forks and lock the carriage using the pivoting carriage latch (photo a). Slowly tilt
the lifter backwards until the loading wheels contact the ground. Pull the leg adjustment peg (photo b) and slide the
leg in the desired direction. Reset the peg in the first or second adjustment setting (photo c) as the job requires.
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Step 2: Always maneuver the A-lift from the “Operator’s Position” using the Normal Maneuvering Stance shown
below.
Step 3: Move the lifter to a position near the intended load and lock both of the locking castors.
Raise the
forks to a
comfortable
height.
a
1
b
c
b.
Walk behind the lifter and keep your
feet clear of the castors.
DO NOT place one
foot on the counterweights and propel
the lifter with the other foot. Doing so
will make the lifter more difficult to
control.
a.
Grasp the
operator handle at
each end. This
will provide the
greatest degree of
steering control.
a
b
Lower the
forks until the
load is a few
inches above
the adjustable
leg (shown by
arrow in
photo above).
Set the
load on the
forks. The
load must
rest against
the back of
the forks.
