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Read and understand the Operator’s Manual
before operating this equipment.
Death or serious injury can result if this machine is used improperly.
Safety Guidelines
Eye protection must be worn at all times when this machine is in use. Use only ANSI approved safety glasses
to help prevent eye injury. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
glasses.
Operator must wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get
tangled or caught in moving parts. Steel toe safety shoes must be worn.
• Maintain the machine in safe operating condition with all guards/latches/hooks in place and secure, all me-
chanical fasteners tight, all controls in working order and the machine confi gured for the job application. Be
sure all safety decals can be clearly read and understood. Replace damaged or missing decals immediately.
• The EDCO Engine Hoists are designed to lift up to 1500 points on a fl at, horizontal fi rm surface. They are
designed to be operated by a single informed operator from a safe position near the piece of equipment that is
safe from a dropped load.
• Keep a safe operating distance to other personnel in the area and never leave the machine unattended
when a load is being lifted by the engine hoist.
• Avoid unlevel surfaces and any objects protruding from fi rm surface when manuevering engine hoist and
engine hoist carrier with load or without load.
• Never operate this machine while under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol or when taking medications that im-
pair the senses or reactions, or when excessively tired or under stress.
• Ensure load is completely secure in the hoist hook. Ensure hoist hook latch is always closed when any load
is applied. Replace hook if there is any visible damage (deep knicks, broken latch, bent hook).
• Maintain wheels/casters to ensure smooth movement when manuevering the engine hoist.
• Inspect entire engine hoist prior to every use for any visible cracks, bent components and loose hardware. If
any of the mentioned is present, do not use the engine hoist until the damage has been remedied.
• Properly maintain the hydraulic jack according to the operating instructions listed on the hydraulic jack.
https://www.usjack.com/wp-content/uploads/56064-3-Ton-Bluebird-2021-1.pdf for more info.
• This is a lifting device ONLY, the load shall be supported immediately by appropriate means.
• Do not overload, overloading can cause dever damage and/or failure of the engine hoist and its components.
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