Preparation And Inspection; Unpacking; Preparation For Use - nifty 170SD series Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Preparation and Inspection

3.1

UNPACKING

Since the manufacturer has no direct control over the shipping or carriage of any Niftylift it is the
responsibility of the dealer and/or owner and/or leaser to ensure the Niftylift has not been damaged
in transit and a Pre-operational Report has been carried out by a qualified engineer before the aerial
platform is put into service.
A) Remove all ropes, straps and or chains used to secure the aerial platform during transit.
B) Ensure any ramp, loading dock or fork lift used is capable of supporting or lifting the aerial
platform.
C) If the aerial platform is to be driven off, please ensure that the operator has read and fully
understood this entire manual.
instructions.
***Carry out the Inspection/service/pre-hire check list (see pages 38 & 39) before placing machine
in service.
3.2

PREPARATION FOR USE

Whilst every effort has been made at the Niftylift factory to ensure your machine arrives in a safe
and operable condition it is necessary to carry out a systematic inspection prior to putting the aerial
platform into service.
To assist the user in this task you will find enclosed a Inspection/service/pre-hire check list, which
must be filled out upon delivery/receipt of the machine.
Before the user carries out the Pre-operational Report he must have read and fully understood all
the contents of the Operating, Safety and Maintenance Manual.
English/USA 09/03
Refer to the appropriate section for precise operating
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST IT IS MANDATORY
WARNING - FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE INITIAL PRE-OPERATIONAL
REPORT AND RETURN THE TOP COPY TO NIFTYLIFT RENDERS THE
WARRANTY INVALID.
WARNING - DO NOT OPERATE A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE OR
MALFUNCTIONING MACHINE. CORRECT AND REPAIR ANY DEFECTS
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NIFTYLIFT.
Operating & Safety Instructions
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