Introduction And General Information Page; Foreword; Severity Of Hazards - nifty Heightrider HR21 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

HR Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
1 Introduction and General Information
1.1

FOREWORD

The purpose of this manual is to provide the customer with safety, operating and maintenance
instructions essential for proper machine operation.
This manual should be READ and fully UNDERSTOOD before any attempt is made to operate
the machine!
Niftylift has no direct control over the machine's application and use, therefore conformance with good
safety practices is the responsibility of the user and operating personnel.
These manuals are very important tools - Keep them with the machine at all times.
All information in these manuals is based on the use of the machine under proper operating conditions.
Alteration and/or modification of the machine are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
Remember: Any equipment is only as safe as those who operate it!
1.2

SEVERITY OF HAZARDS

The use of this type of equipment presents certain dangers to the operator which is clearly identified
both in this manual and on the machine. The varying levels of risk are defined as follows:
DANGER
If not correctly followed there is a high probability of serious injury or death to personnel.
WARNING or CAUTION
If not correctly followed there is some possibility of serious injury or death to personnel.
The 'Safety Alert Symbol' is used to call attention to potential hazards
which may lead to serious injury or death, if ignored.
IMPORTANT and INSTRUCTIONS
This denotes procedures essential to safe operation and prevention of damage to, or destruction of the
machine.
NOTICE
This indicates general safety rules and/or procedures relating to the machine.
It is the owner's/user's responsibility to know and comply with all applicable rules,
regulations, laws, codes and any other requirements applicable to the safe use of this
equipment.
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English/USA – 11/09
Original Instructions