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• All loads must be secured using a secondary safety system such as slings, cables or chains which must be
oversized i.e. have adequate safety margins, to ensure maximum safety.
• Do not subject the TORO lifter to a horizontal force or side load by raising or lowering a fixed or
overhanging load or resting a ladder or scaffold against any part of the machine.
• Do not use the TORO lifter as a personnel lifting platform.
• Do not climb on the mast sections or sit/stand on the forks.
• Do not tamper with the brake winch. For maintenance or repair
consult your dealer or the manufacturer.
• Keep hands away from all moving parts and pinch points when operating the tower.
• Do not grasp the winch cable while the tower is being used.
NOTE: When using this material lift in public places or industrial areas, a series of safety instructions have to be
followed that this manual can only give in part. The user must therefore inform himself/herself on the current
governmental safety instructions and take them into consideration when planning the installation.
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
CAUTION! A pre-operation inspection must be carried out before every use of the tower. Check the tower for
damage, improperly installed or missing parts and unauthorised modifications using the list below.
Do not use the tower if this inspection reveals any adverse conditions that could affect its safety.
WARNING! If damages or malfunctions are found in either the pre-operation inspection or the function test the
tower should be removed from service and repaired by an authorised technician.
Check the following components of the lifter:
- Winch
- Base
- Stabiliser legs, folding stabiliser legs (outriggers) and especially levelling jacks
- Aluminium mast sections
- Cable (kinks, frays or deformations)
- Wheels and castors
- Locking bolts
- Spirit level
- Ensure all labels are in place and legible
Check the whole machine for:
- Dents and damage
- Corrosion or rust
- Cracks in welding
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Always use logic and common sense when using the lifter. This is a complex product designed for
professional use and should not be operated by amateurs. Ensure all personnel are correctly trained and
instructed on the content of the manual and the dangers related with operating the lifter.
SET-UP
The lifter can be used with the stabiliser legs installed in the front of the base (A) or in the back of the base (B).
CAUTION! Check the work area for overhead obstructions or possible hazards before use (signs, cables,
balconies, etc.). ALWAYS follow the set-up and working area and lifter use safety instructions in this manual.
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