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7. Operating instructions
WARNING
To avoid personal injury and/or property damage,
permit only trained personnel to operate lift. After
reviewing these instructions, get familiar with lift
controls by running the lift through a few cycles
before loading vehicle on lift.
ATTENTION
Always lift the vehicle using all four rubber pads.
Never raise just one end, one corner, or one side.
7.1 Before Loading
Inspect lift to assure it is in good operation
condition.
WARNING:
If lift is not operating properly, do
not use until adjustments or repairs are made by a
qualified lift service technician.
WARNING:
Keep hand and feet clear of linkages
while the lift is being raised or lowered.
WARNING:
Ensure overhead clearance is
provided to raise vehicles to desired height.
7.2 Loading
WARNING Before attempting to lift vehicle be
sure that:
• Assure lift is fully lowered before lifting.
• Vehicle is positione
d over pads as shown in
figure 16.
• Vehicle body is strong enough to support its
weight and has not been weakened by modification
of corrosion.
• Use front ramp for vehicle support as
necessary to reach front lift points.
• If pickup points can still not be reached, use
both front and rear ramps for vehicle support.
• Use front ramp for vehicle support as
necessary to reach front lift points.
• If pickup points can still no
t be reached, use
both front and rear ramps for vehicle support.
• The field of motion of the load and of the load
carrying devices shall be free of obstructions
• Use auxiliary rubber blocks to create clearance
between vehicle chassis and lift pad.
• Auxiliary rubber blocks/pads are in secure
contact with vehicle manufacture's recommended
lift points.
• Vehicle is stable on lift; neither front nor tail
heavy.
7.3
Raise Lift (see figure15)
• Actuate RAISE BUTTON.
• Raise vehicle until tires clear the floor.
• STOP: Check pads for secure contact with
vehicle.
• Shake car moderately at front or rear bumper.
• Continue to raise to desired height ONLY if
vehicle is secure on lift If necessary, lower lift and
reposition using vehicle manufacture's
recommended pick-up points.
7.4 Before Lowering Lift
• Remove all obstacles from under vehicle and
lift.
• Assure person
nel are not in lift area.
WARNING Observe warning decals,
(Figure 14)
7.5 To Lower Lift (see Figure 15)
• Remain clear of lift.
• Actuate the RAISE BUTTON for one second.
• Actuate the LOWER BUTTON to lower lift
while keeping feet clear.
7.6 Unloading
• Assure lift is fully lowered.
• Remove any rubber blocks used when raising
the vehicle.
• Carefully remove vehicle from lift area.
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