User's Manual

SECTION 3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS & USERS
Inspection and Maintenance: The lift shall be inspected and maintained in proper
working order in accordance with this manual and safe operating practices.
Removal from Service: Any lift not in safe operating condition shall be removed from
service until it is repaired to the original manufacturer’s standards.
Repairs: Authorized personnel in conformance with the manufacturer’s instructions
shall make all repairs.
Operators: Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate the lift.
They must understand to be alert to safety hazards during all operations.
Before Operation: Before using the lift, the operator shall have:
1. Read and understood the manufacturer’s operating instructions and safety rules, or
been trained by a qualified person.
2. Inspected the lift for proper operation and condition. Any suspect item shall be
carefully examined and a determination made by a qualified person as to whether it
constitutes a safety hazard. All unsafe items shall be corrected before further use of
the lift.
During Operations: The lift shall be used only in accordance with its intended use and
within the manufacturer’s limitations and safety rules:
1. Do not overload the lift.
2. Insure that all safety devices are operational and in place.
3. Insure that all personnel near the operating lift understand to stand back so that no
body parts can be pinched by the mechanism or platform and any items that may fall
off the lift will not strike them.
Modifications Or Alterations: Modifications or alteration of industrial scissors lifts shall
be made in conformance with all applicable provisions of scissors lift manufacturer’s
proposed ANSI standards and shall be at least as safe as the equipment was before
modification. These changes shall also satisfy recommendations of the original
equipment manufacturer for the particular application of the lift.
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