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11. DO NOT go near or under a raised vehicle if all four
adapters are not in secure contact with vehicle at vehicle
manufacturer’s recommended lift points.
12. Repeat entire loading and raising procedures if
required.
13. Lower lift onto safety locks.
• DO NOT enter work area or go under vehicle if safety
locks are not engaged.
• CLEAR AREA if vehicle is in danger of falling.
• DO NOT position yourself between a wall and the lift.
If the vehicle falls in that direction, you may be severely
injured or killed.
• Before attempting to lift pickup trucks or other truck
frame vehicles, be sure that:
t Vehicle frame is strong enough to support its
weight and has not been weakened by
modication or corrosion.
t Vehicle individual axle weight does not exceed
one-half lift capacity.
t Adapters are in secure contact with frame at
vehicle manufacturers recommended lift points.
t Vehicle is stable on lift and the center of gravity is
NOT off balance.
t The overhead switch bar will contact the highest
point on the vehicle.
WHILE USING LIFT
• Avoid excessive rocking of vehicle while on lift.
• Always use safety stands as needed or when
removing or installing heavy components.
TO LOWER THE LIFT
1. Remove all tools or other objects from the lift area.
2. Raise lift off safety locks.
3. Push safety lock release handle fully and hold.
4. Push LOWERING valve handle to lower. Note: Both
SAFETY LOCK release and LOWERING valve handles
must be held down simultaneously to lower lift. Do not
override self-closing lift controls.
5. Remain clear of lift when lowering vehicle. Observe
pinch point warning decals.
6. Remove adapters from under vehicle and swing arms
to full drive-thru position before moving vehicle.
7. If lift is not operating properly, DO NOT use until
adjustment or repairs are made by qualied lift service
personnel.
VISUALLY CONFIRM THAT ALL PRIMARY SAFETY
LOCKS ARE ENGAGED BEFORE ENTERING WORK
AREA. SUSPENSION COMPONENTS USED ON THIS
LIFT ARE INTENDED TO RAISE AND LOWER LIFT
ONLY AND ARE NOT MEANT TO BE LOAD HOLDING
DEVICES. REMAIN CLEAR OF ELEVATED LIFT
UNLESS VISUAL CONFIRMATION
IS MADE THAT ALL PRIMARY SAFETY LOCKS ARE
FULLY ENGAGED AND THE LIFT IS LOWERED ONTO
THE SAFETY LOCKS, REFER TO INSTALLATION /
OPERATION MANUAL FOR PROPER SAFETY.
LIFT OPERATION SAFETY (CONT’D)
WHEN LOWERING THE LIFT PAY CAREFUL
ATTENTION THAT ALL PERSONNEL AND
OBJECTS ARE KEPT CLEAR. ALWAYS KEEP A
VISUAL LINE OF SITE ON THE LIFT AT ALL TIMES.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT ALL LOCKS ARE
DISENGAGED. IF ONE OF THE LOCKS
INADVERTENTLY LOCKS ON DESCENT THE LIFT
AND/OR VEHICLE MAY DISRUPT CAUSING
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY FAMILIAR WITH
AUTOMOTIVE LIFT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES;
STOP AND CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER FOR
INSTRUCTIONS. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY,
PERMIT ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON
THIS EQUIPMENT.