• Use optional adapters for under body clearance
when required.
• Use adapter extension combination to keep lift as
level as possible.
4.3 To Raise Lift:
• Do Not permit anyone on lift or inside vehicle when
it is being raised or lowered.
• Maintain visual contact with arms, pickup points, &
vehicle throughout the motion of the lift while remai-
ning clear of lift.
• For Lifts: Actuate RAISE Switch on Control
Box to raise lift, Fig. 13/14.
Note: Allow 2 seconds between motor starts. Failure
to comply may cause motor burnout.
• Stop before making contact with vehicle. Check arm
restraint pins for engagement. If required, slightly
move arm to allow restraint gear and pawl to mesh.
DO NOT hammer pin down as this will damage the
restraint gear teeth.
• Raise vehicle until tires clear the oor.
• Stop and check adapters for secure contact at vehi-
cle manufacturer’s recommended lift points.
• Continue to raise to desired height only if vehicle is
stable on lift.
• Lower lift onto safety latches after desired height is
reached. (Lift is to be raised high enough for locking
latches to engage.)
• For M Series Lifts: Actuate LOWERING Switch
to lower lift onto locking latches.
• For E Series Lifts: Actuate control panel to
lower lift onto locking latches.
• DO NOT go under vehicle if all four adapters are
not in stable contact at vehicle manufacturer’s recom-
mended lift points.
• Repeat complete spotting, loading, and raising pro-
cedures if vehicle is unstable.
4.4 While Using Lift:
• Avoid excessive rocking of vehicle while on lift.
• Always use safety stands as needed for stability
when removing or installing heavy components. (i.e..:
engines, transmissions, etc.) Use 4 safety stands.
• Raise safety stands to meet vehicle, do not lower
vehicle onto stands.
• Avoid accidental touching of exposed exhaust
system on raised vehicles. Watch for air hoses and
electrical cords which may be tripped over.
• Wear safety glasses while working under vehicle.
4.5 Before Lowering Lift:
• Remove all tools or other objects from lift area.
• Assure personnel are not in lift area.
4.6 To Lower Lift:
• Remain clear of lift when lowering vehicle. Keep
Feet Clear!
• For M Series Lifts:
• Actuate RAISE switch to raise lift
off locking latches.
• Actuate SAFETY LATCH RELEASE
handle fully and hold.
• Actuate LOWERING Switch to lower
Fig. 14.
LATCH release handle is deadman-type
design. Must be held down to lower lift. Do
not override these self-closing lift controls.
• For E, Series Lifts:
• Push on control panel to raise lift off of loc-
king latches.
• Push on control panel to lower lift.
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