OPERATION
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ML50-20 MAINTENANCE LIFT
TESCO EQUIPMENT LLC
Section 2: Operation
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
“Safety First!” is the motto at Tesco; therefore, the first part of the Operation section begins with safety
features and procedures. Operation of the Tesco ML50-20 Maintenance Lift should not be conducted
until the operator is familiar with all the safety features and procedures associated with the ML50-20
Maintenance Lift. It is strongly advised that this manual be read completely prior to operating the vehicle.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THE HI-LIFT DEVICE UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN THE SAFE
OPERATION OF THE UNIT AND ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY
WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. FAILURE TO HEED WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO OPERATOR AND/OR CREW.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE A HI-LIFT UNIT THAT HAS VISIBLE DAMAGE TO STRUCTURAL OR
HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS INCLUDING HOSES. FAILURE TO HEED WARNINGS MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO OPERATOR AND/OR CREW.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STABILIZE A HI-LIFT UNIT ON SOFT GROUND OR ON INCLINES BY
SHIMMING STABILIZER’S. FAILURE TO HEED WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH TO OPERATOR AND/OR CREW.
WARNING
DO NOT RETRACT OR ADJUST STABILIZERS WHEN HI-LIFT UNIT IS IN RAISED POSITION.
TAMPERING WITH THE STABILIZER CONTROLS OR STABILIZERS MAY CAUSE THE UNIT TO
BE UNSTABLE. FAILURE TO HEED WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
TO OPERATOR AND/OR CREW.
WARNING
DO NOT RAISE THE HI-LIFT UNIT UNLESS THE STABILIZERS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED.
FAILURE TO HEED WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO OPERATOR
AND/OR CREW.
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