Full Product Manual

Safe Lift Operation
Automotive and truck lifts are critical to the operation and profitability of your business. The safe use of
this and other lifts in your shop is critical in preventing employee injuries and dama lifts safely you can in-
sure that your shop is profitable, productive and safe. Safe operation of automotive lifts requires that only
trained employees should be allowed to use the lift.
TRAINING SHOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Proper positioning of the vehicle on the lift arms. (See manufacturers minimize wheel base loading
requirements.)
• Use of the operating controls and the lift capacity.
• Proper use of jack stands or other load supporting devices.
• Proper use, understanding and visual identification of safety lock devices and their operation.
• Reviewing the safety rules. Proper housekeeping procedures (lift area should be free of grease, oil,
tools, equipment, trash, and other debris).
• A daily inspection of the lift should be completed prior to its use. Safety devices, operating controls,
lift arms and other critical parts should be inspected prior to using the lift.
• All maintenance and repairs of the lift should be completed by following repair parts should meet or
exceed OEM specifications. Repairs should only be completed by a qualified lift technician.
• The vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations should be used for spotting and lifting the vehicle.
LIFT OPERATION / SAFETY
• It is important that you know the load limit. Be careful that you do not overload the lift . If you are un-
sure what the load limit is, check the data plate found on one of the lift columns or contact the manu-
facturer. The center of gravity should be followed closely to what the manufacturer recommends.
• Always make sure you have proper overhead clearance. Additionally, check that attachments, ( vehicle
signs, campers, antennas, etc.) are not in the way. Be sure that prior to the vehicle being raised, the
doors, trunk, and hood are closed securely.
• Prior to being raised, make sure there is no one standing closer than six feet from the lift. After po-
sitioning the vehicle on the lift runways, set the emergency brake, make sure the ignition is off, the
doors are closed, overhead obstructions are cleared, and the transmission is in neutral.
• Double check that the automatic chock devices are in position and then when the lift is raised, observe
the chocks.
• Put pads or adapters in the right position under the contact points that have been recommended.
• The lift should be raised just until the vehicle’s wheels are about one foot off the ground. If contact
with the vehicle is uneven or it appears that the vehicle is not sitting secure, carefully lower the lift and
readjust.
• Always consider potential problems that might cause a vehicle to slip, i.e., heavy cargo, undercoating,
etc.
• Pay attention when walking under a vehicle that is up on the hydraulic lift.
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