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you may overwork the lift. This can cause the lift to
fail suddenly, and you may be hurt.
20. As a final step, clean up all spilled hydraulic fluid. Spilled
hydraulic oil is slippery, and may present a fire hazard.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Before operating the lift, read and understand this entire
section.
The lift may use a power supply of up to 575 Volts AC.
This voltage can kill. Do not work with the electrical
parts unless you are a qualified electrician!
2. Locate the lift on a firm, flat surface as shown in Figure
2. Stationary lifts should be lagged to the floor.
WARNING!
If you place the lift on a soft surface, it may tip over,
especially when it is loaded or raised. Someone may
be hurt, and the lift and load may be damaged.
3. Load the lift correctly.
• Be sure that the load weighs no more than the maximum
rated for the lift. The maximum rated load is shown on
the platform skirt.
WARNING!
Do not try to lift a load that exceeds the maximum
rating. If you try this, the lift may fail suddenly.
Someone may be hurt, and the lift and load may be
damaged.
• Place the load in the center of the lift table, as shown in
Figure 4.
• Do not try to load the lift while the lift table is moving.
Figure 4 – Center the Load
Always place the
load in the center of
the lift table. Do not
allow a load to be off
centered or hanging
off the side.
DANGER!
• If you are lifting pipes or other objects which may be
able to roll or move, fasten them down, or chock them
as shown in Figure 5.
4. Be sure all workers are clear of the lift. Remove any
lumber or other material which may fall onto the lift.
WARNING!
As the lift table moves up and down, "pinch points"
are created as shown in Figure 6. Stay away from
these pinch points! Part of your body or clothing
may become caught, and you may be hurt.
5. To operate the lift., press and hold the "up" button to raise
the lift, and "down" to lower it. If the lift does not operate right
away, turn off the lift and call a qualified maintenance worker.
If you hear a squealing noise from the pump, the pressure
relief valve is operating. Do not continue to use the lift! The
pump will overheat very quickly, and may be permanently
damaged. The relief valve is included to protect the machine
operators – do not change the relief pressure setting.
6. Wait until the lift table has stopped. Unload the lift.
WARNING!
The warning labels on the lift are there for
your safety. If you find that the labels are worn
or missing, or have been painted over, ask
Maintenance to replace the labels before you use
the lift. The labels are shown in Figures 7 and 8.
If your machine is equipped with a flush mount turntable:
WARNING!
Do not drop the load on the turntable. If you do this
while the turntable is moving, the load may shift. You
may be injured, or the mechanism may be damaged.
Stay clear of the turntable while it is rotating. As
the pallet turns, a part of the load may rotate around
and hit you.
Figure 5 – Secure the Load
Note: If load can
roll or move insert
chocks or fasten
the load.
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