Product Manual

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WORK AREA
• Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause
accidents.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a low-profile steel oil drain. Distractions
can cause you to lose control, so visitors should remain at a safe distance from the work area.
• Be alert of your surroundings. Using a low-profile steel oil drain in confined work areas may
put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when using a low-profile steel oil
drain. Do not use a low-profile steel oil drain while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the low-profile steel oil drain may
result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
• Use safety apparel and equipment. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
which comply with current national standards, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask if
working in dusty work conditions. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use non-skid
safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems, and hearing protection when appropriate.
• Make sure the Oil Drain is used only on a dry, oil/grease free, flat, level, ground surface capable of
supporting the weight of the unit and contents.
• Do not work under the vehicle without proper support devices.
• Prior to using the Oil Drain Dolly, make sure to read and understand all warnings, safety
precautions, and instructions as outlined in the vehicle manufacturers and the support device’s
instruction manuals.
• Do not allow anyone in the vehicle while using the Oil Drain. Keep all bystanders a safe distance
away from the vehicle.
• Avoid burns. Allow the engine oil to completely cool before draining the oil into the Oil Drain
• Do not leave the Oil Drain unattended when operating or draining the oil.
• Never use the Oil Drain near open flames or heat sources.
• Make sure to remove the Oil Drain and all other tools and equipment before lowering the
vehicle to the floor surface.
• Follow guidelines for engine oil disposal. Used engine oil should be removed from the
vehicle and properly disposed of or recycled. Many states require recycling. Contact your local
solid/liquid waste authority for information on recycling and/or disposal.
• Oil contains hazardous chemicals which may be harmful to the environment and hazardous to your
health.
• Do not use oil drain in wet or damp conditions. It could result in electrical shock.
• If extension cords are used, use heavy duty extension cord not longer than 25’.