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5. Operation
Before operating this machine, read and understand this manual. Inspect the machine, electrical
and hydraulic components, controls and cords for excessive wear and/ or damage. If excessive
wear or damage is found, remove the machine from service and contact maintenance
personnel. Inspect all precautionary labeling. If any label is missing or illegible contact the
manufacturer for replacement labels. Ensure area is free of debris.
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Only trained and/or qualified personnel shall operate this machine.
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Fall Risk. No personnel are to be on the platform unless the handrails and snap cables
are installed and secured.
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Loads that may shift during operating must be secured before operating.
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Keep hands, feet, and loose clothing away from moving parts.
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Do not enter beneath the platform until the load has been removed and the machine has
been secured against lowering with the maintenance device(s).
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Do not load or unload the machine while moving.
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The load's center of mass must be centered on the platform. Uneven or off center
loading may cause excessive wear or permanent damage.
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During operation, operator must be in view of the machine at all times.
To raise the machine, press and
hold the UP button on the controls.
Release the button when the
platform is at the desired height.
To lower the machine, press
and hold the DOWN button on the
controls. Release the button when
the platform is at the desired height.
5.1
Loading
The Center of Gravity (CG) of all loads must be centered on the platform when lift is in motion.
Uneven loading can lead to excessive wear and premature failure. Any regular, uneven loading
must be offset by a counterweight installed on the opposite side of the platform. The combined
load must not exceed the rated capacity.
Presto Lifts
Before raising or lowering, raise throw over plate(s) and bridge plate(s)
to avoid damaging the plate(s).
For use with two wheel dollies, hand carts,and hand pallet trucks only.
To avoid death or serious injury:
When not in use the platform is to be in the fully lowered position.
ALL HANDRAILS MUST BE
INSTALLED AND SECURED
BEFORE PERSONNEL MAY
RIDE ON LIFT
Do not load or unload the lift while moving.
Always secure loads that may roll or shift during operation.
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THROW OVER PLATE
MUST BE IN RAISED
POSITION BEFORE
RAISING OR LOWERING
THE PLATFORM
ALL SNAP CHAINS/CABLES
MUST BE SECURED
BEFORE PERSONNEL MAY
RIDE ON LIFT
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