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Safe Lift Operation
It is your responsibility to operate your lift safely.
Lift training should include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Proper positioning of the vehicle on the lift arms. (See manufacturers minimize wheel base loading requirements.)
• Use of the operating controls.
• Understanding the lift capacity.
• Proper use of jack stands or other load supporting devices.
• Proper use, understanding and visual identication of safety lock devices and their operation.
• Reviewing the safety rules.
• Proper housekeeping procedures (lift area should be free of grease, oil, tools, equipment, trash, and other debris).
• A daily inspection of the lift should be completed prior to its use. Safety devices, operating controls, lift arms and other
critical parts should be inspected prior to using the lift.
• All maintenance and repairs of the lift should be completed by following the manufacturer’s requirements. Lift repair
parts should meet or exceed OEM specications. Repairs should only be completed by a qualied lift technician.
• The vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations should be used for spotting and lifting the vehicle.
Other important safety rules include:
• It is important that you know the load limit. Never overload the lift. If you are unsure what the load limit is, check the
data plate found on one of the Lift Posts or contact the manufacturer.
• Make sure any vehicle you put onto the lift is balanced. Always use the manufacturer’s recommended lifting points.
• Always make sure you have proper overhead clearance. Additionally, check that attachments (vehicle signs, campers,
antennas, etc.) are not in the way.
• Be sure that prior to the vehicle being raised, the doors, trunk, and hood are closed securely.
• Prior to being raised, make sure there is no one standing closer than six feet from the lift.
• After positioning the vehicle on the lift runways, set the emergency brake, make sure the ignition is off, the doors are
closed, overhead obstructions are cleared, and the transmission is in neutral.
• Double check that the automatic chock devices are in position and then when the lift is raised, observe the chocks.
• Put pads or adapters in the right position under the contact points that have been recommended.
• The lift should be raised just until the vehicle’s wheels are about one foot off the ground. If contact with the vehicle is
uneven or it appears that the vehicle is not sitting secure, carefully lower the lift and readjust.
• Always consider potential problems that might cause a vehicle to slip, i.e., heavy cargo, undercoating, etc.
• Pay attention when walking under a vehicle that is up on the hydraulic lift.
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