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a) Avoid overloads. Check that the load never exceeds
the working load limit indicated on the label.
b) Never work or position yourself under a load
lifted by a jack.
c) Never knock or bang against a load lifted by a jack.
d) Never lift a load with the ram at an inclined position.
e) Ensure that at the base of the jack, the ground
is sufficiently firm to support the load. If not,
strengthening arrangements should be made. Any
arrangement where strengtheners are used should
be checked by a competent person.
f) Never use the jack to lift loads that could give way
or of which the various parts are not firmly locked
together.
g) Never use a rusty or damaged jack.
h) Never leave a load lifted by a jack unattended.
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During any lifting or lowering operation, take great
care to ensure that the user is out of range should
the load fall.
j)
Never carry the jack by its operating lever.
k) It is prohibited to insert shims between the head or
the toe of the jack and the lifting point of the load.
4. Checks before Use
a) Ensure that the load to be lifted or moved does not
exceed the working load limit of the jack.
b) Check that no part of the jack is corroded, damaged
or broken. Replace any jack showing any of these
signs.
c) Without any load on the jack, check that the
operating lever travels freely and does not catch at
any point.
5. Maintenance Instructions
a) At least annually, the mechanical and hydraulic
condition of the jack should be checked by an
approved Tractel
b) Where the jack is subject to a high rate of usage
or used in conditions which are particularly dusty
or subject to the effects of corrosive chemicals, the
jack should be checked more often.
c) In case of doubt about the condition or efficiency of
the jack, contact your dealer or approved Tractel
repairer.
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6. Safety Device
Hydrofor™ hydraulic jacks are fitted with a safety valve
which limits overloads. This device is factory-set and
does not require any special maintenance.
7. Health and Safety at Work
It is the responsibility of every company to ensure
that its employees have been fully and properly
trained in the safe operation of the equipment.
A manufacturer's plate is attached to each unit and
includes the following information:
– No. 1: Type of device
– No. 2: Working Load Limit in t
– No. 3: Serial No.
– No. 4: Year of manufacture
– No. 5: EC marking
– No. 6: Manufacturer's contact details
– No. 7: Read these instructions before using this
device
– No. 8: UKCA marking
– No. 9: European norm
– No. 10: Device type.
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