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• Shall display the lift manufacturer’s operating
instructions; ALI/SM 93-1, ALI Lifting It Right safety
manual; ALI/ST-90 ALI Safety Tips card; ANSI/ALI AL-
OIM-2000, American National Standard for Automotive
Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and
Maintenance; and in the case of frame engaging lifts, ALI/
LP-GUIDE, Vehicle Lifting Points/Quick Reference Guide
for Frame Engaging Lifts; in a conspicuous location in the
lift area convenient to the operator.
• Shall provide necessary lockout/tagout means for energy
sources per ANSI Z244.1-1982 (R1993), Safety Require-
ments for the Lockout/Tagout of Energy Sources, before
beginning any lift repairs.
• Shall not modify the lift in any manner without the prior
written consent of the manufacturer.
LIFT OPERATION SAFETY
• DAILY inspect your lift. Never operate if it malfunctions
or if it has broken or damaged parts. Use only qualied lift
service personnel and genuine BendPak parts to make
repairs.
• THOROUGHLY train all employees in use and care of
lift, using manufacturer’s instructions and “Lifting It Right”
and “Safety Tips” supplied with the lift.
• NEVER allow unauthorized or untrained persons to
position vehicle or operate lift.
• PROHIBIT unauthorized persons from being in shop
area while lift is in use.
• DO NOT permit anyone on lift or inside vehicle when it is
either being raised or lowered.
• ALWAYS keep area around lift free of tools, debris,
grease and oil.
• NEVER overload lift. Capacity of lift is shown on
nameplate affixed to the lift.
• DO NOT stand in front of the vehicle while it is being
positioned in lift bay.
• DO NOT hit or run over lift arms or adapters. This could
damage lift or vehicle. Before driving vehicle into lift bay,
position arms and adapters to provide unobstructed
entrance onto lift.
• ALWAYS load vehicle on lift carefully. Position the lift
adapters to contact at the vehicle manufacturer’s recom-
mended lift points. Raise lift until adapters contact vehicle.
Check adapters for secure contact with vehicle. Raise lift
to desired working height. (See Fig.19.1)
• DO NOT block open or override self-closing lift controls;
they are designed to return to the “Off” or Neutral position
when released.
VISUALLY CONFIRM THAT ALL PRIMARY SAFETY
LOCKS ARE ENGAGED BEFORE ENTERING
WORK AREA. SUSPENSION COMPONENTS USED
ON THIS LIFT ARE INTENDED TO RAISE AND
LOWER LIFT ONLY AND ARE NOT MEANT TO BE
LOAD HOLDING DEVICES. REMAIN CLEAR OF
ELEVATED LIFT UNLESS VISUAL CONFIRMATION
IS MADE THAT ALL PRIMARY SAFETY LOCKS ARE
FULLY ENGAGED AND THE LIFT IS LOWERED
ONTO THE SAFETY LOCKS, REFER TO
INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL
FOR PROPER SAFETY LOCK PROCEDURES
AND/OR FURTHER INSTRUCTION.
Fig. 19.1