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Safety Precautions
Installation Safety Precautions
1. Do not work underneath the liftgate without properly
supporting the raised platform and liftframe in accor-
dance with workplace safety requirements.
2. Never strike any part of the liftgate with a steel
hammer.
3.
Safety protection should always be worn as protection
from pressurized fluid spray, flying debris, and other
airborne matter when working with tools, power tools,
NOTE : Never operate the liftgate with the vehicle
running unless instructed to by this manual for
specific service items.
Failure to turn off vehicle motor before
commencing work could allow vehicle to
move which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
4. While servicing or repairing equipment, always
disconnect the electrical power to the pump motor and
ensure that the platform and liftframe is supported on
the ground or secured in the travel lugs.
5. When welding is required, ensure that the battery
ground cable is disconnected and that all electrical
equipment is completely electrically isolated before
welding is initiated (Figure 1).
6. Before starting any welding, ensure that the area to be
repaired is cleaned of debris and combustible
material. Have a charged fire extinguisher available
and know how to use it.
7. When searching for an oil leak, wear work gloves and
use a piece of cardboard or wood as a detector. Wear a
safety face shield or goggles for eye protection. Never
use your bare hands to check for fluid leaks
(Figure 2).
Failure to properly protect yourself when
searching for hydraulic leaks could result
in fluid injection into the skin which, if
not avoided, may result in death or seri-
ous injury.
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Figure 1
Figure 2
XL-TG10149IM-en-US Rev A 12-10 Amendments and Errors Reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
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