Product Manual

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
If you use and maintain your equipment properly, it will give you many years of service. Follow the
maintenance instructions carefully to keep your equipment in good working condition. Never perform any
maintenance on the equipment while it is under a load.
Inspection
You should inspect the product for damage, wear, broken or missing parts (e.g.: pins) and that all
components function before each use. Follow lubrication and storage instructions for optimum product
performance.
Binding
If the product binds while under a load, use equipment with equal or a larger load capacity to lower the
load safely to the ground. After un-binding; clean, lubricate and test that equipment is working properly.
Rusty components, dirt, or worn parts can be causes of binding Clean and lubricate the equipment as
indicated in the lubrication section. Test the equipment by lifting without a load. If the binding continues
contact Customer Service.
Cleaning
If the moving parts of the equipment are obstructed, use cleaning solvent or another good degreaser to
clean the equipment. Remove any existing rust, with a penetrating lubricant.
Lubrication
This equipment will not operate safely without proper lubrication. Using the equipment without proper
lubrication will result in poor performance and damage to the equipment. Some parts in this equipment
are not self-lubricating inspect the equipment before use and lubricate when necessary. After cleaning,
lubricate the equipment using light penetrating oil, lubricating spray.
-Use a good lubricant on all moving parts.
-For light duty use lubrication once a month.
-For heavy and constant use lubrication recommended every week.
Rust Prevention:
-Check unit assemblies daily for any signs of rust or corrosion.
Without a load raise the equipment as high as it goes and inspect support and working joints. If signs of
rust are visible clean as needed.
Storing the Product
1. Lower saddle to the lowest resting position.
2. Place in the upright position.
3. Store in a dry location, recommended indoors.
Note: If the product is stored outdoors, be sure to lubricate all parts before and after use to ensure the
product stays in good working condition.