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10. Continue to raise to desired height only if vehicle is
secure on lift.
11. DO NOT go near or under a raised vehicle if all four
adapters are not in secure contact with vehicle at vehicle
manufacturer’s recommended lift points.
12. Repeat entire loading and raising procedures if
required.
13. Lower lift onto safety locks.
• DO NOT enter work area or go under vehicle if safety
locks are not engaged.
• CLEAR AREA if vehicle is in danger of falling.
• DO NOT position yourself between a wall and the lift.
If the vehicle falls in that direction, you may be severely
injured or killed.
• Before attempting to lift pickup trucks or other truck
frame vehicles, be sure that:
t Vehicle frame is strong enough to support its
weight and has not been weakened by
modication or corrosion.
t Vehicle individual axle weight does not exceed
one-half lift capacity.
t Adapters are in secure contact with frame at
vehicle manufacturers recommended lift points.
t Vehicle is stable on lift and the center of gravity is
NOT off balance.
t The overhead switch bar will contact the highest
point on the vehicle.
WHILE USING LIFT
• Avoid excessive rocking of vehicle while on lift.
• Always use safety stands as needed or when
removing or installing heavy components.
TO LOWER THE LIFT
1. Remove all tools or other objects from the lift area.
2. Raise lift off safety locks. Ensure lift is raised by at
least two inches to allow adequate clearance for the locks
to clear.
3. Push safety lock release handle fully and hold.
4. Push LOWERING valve handle to lower. Note: Both
SAFETY LOCK release and LOWERING valve handles
must be held down simultaneously to lower lift. Do not
override self-closing lift controls.
5. Remain clear of lift when lowering vehicle. Observe
pinch point warning decal instructions.
6. Remove adapters from under vehicle and swing arms
to full drive-thru position before moving vehicle.
7. If lift is not operating properly, DO NOT use until
adjustment or repairs are made.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
• Always keep bolts tight. Check periodically.
• Always keep lift components clean.
• Always if oil leakage is observed, call local service
representative.
LIFT OPERATION SAFETY (CONT’D)
VISUALLY CONFIRM THAT ALL PRIMARY SAFETY
LOCKS ARE ENGAGED BEFORE ENTERING
WORK AREA.SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
USED ON THIS LIFT ARE INTENDED TO RAISE
AND LOWER LIFT ONLY AND ARE NOT MEANT
TO BE LOAD HOLDING DEVICES. REMAIN CLEAR
OF ELEVATED LIFT UNLESS VISUAL
CONFIRMATION IS MADE THAT ALL PRIMARY
SAFETY LOCKS ARE FULLY ENGAGED AND
THE LIFT IS LOWERED ONTO THE SAFETY
LOCKS, REFER TO INSTALLATION /OPERATION
MANUAL FOR PROPER SAFETY
WHEN LOWERING THE LIFT PAY CAREFUL
ATTENTION THAT ALL PERSONNEL AND
OBJECTS ARE KEPT CLEAR. ALWAYS KEEP A
VISUAL LINE OF SITE ON THE LIFT AT ALL TIMES.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT ALL LOCKS ARE
DISENGAGED. IF ONE OF THE LOCKS
INADVERTENTLY LOCKS ON DESCENT THE LIFT
AND/OR VEHICLE MAY DISRUPT
CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY FAMILIAR WITH
AUTOMOTIVE LIFT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES;
STOP AND CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER FOR
INSTRUCTIONS. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY,
PERMIT ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO
PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON THIS EQUIPMENT.