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Safe Operating Tips
Always follow your company's safety policy during the use of this lifter, including use of proper clothing/
personal protective gear, reflective clothing, etc. Remember, you are operating the lifter on a public
road/alley among moving traffic. Always be aware of your surroundings and watch for cars and
pedestrians.
Do not lift anything with the lifter other than ANSI approved carts which are in good condition. Non-
approved carts may not lock properly, causing them to fall from the lifter, which can cause damage or
injury and will void the warranty.
Do not use the lifter for any purpose other than lifting a cart. Lifters are not meant as steps, they are
not to be used to help lift a commercial container, or used to crush/breakdown an item. Doing so can
cause serious damage or injury and will void the warranty.
Speeding up the lifter beyond the recommended cycle time of 6-8 seconds and/or adjusting the relief
valve to pick up weights heavier than 400 lbs can lead to damage or injury and will void the warranty.
Do not operate the lifter unless the area around it is clear of personnel. This means do not touch the
lifter while it is in operation and do not stand or sit under/near the lifter while it is moving. Lifters have
pinch points which can cause serious injury. Stay clear at all times.
TuckAway lifters can hang very low to the ground at certain points of their lift cycle. It is the operator's
responsibility to move the lifter to a safe position while going down the road, such as putting the lifter
all the way up or fully into the storage position. Lifters left hanging low risk bottoming out on the street,
which will cause serious lifter damage. Damage caused by bottoming out is not covered by warranty.
Lifters of all kinds can be struck by utility poles, walls, other vehicles, backed into earthen hills, etc. It is
the operator's responsibility to position the cart lifter in a safe position prior to coming close to any
other foreign object. If the lifter is damaged by collision, the damage will not be covered by warranty.
If the lifter is installed in such a way that the lifter or cart can make contact with the packer blade, then
it is critical to pay attention and make sure the lifter is not operated when the packer blade is down or
coming down.
If the truck is equipped to dump commercial containers, the lifter must be stored all the way down prior
to engaging the commercial container or the cart lifter may be crushed by the container. This damage is
not covered by warranty.
Perkins Manufacturing Company
Creators of the TuckAway
www.perkinsmfg.com
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800-882-5292 Revised: 5/7/2019
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