EdmoLift Products Manual
Safety Instructions for EdmoLift Lifts
Note! EdmoLift products must only be operated by authorized, trained personnel. Remember that you, as an
operator, are responsible for preventing injury!
•Only utilise EdmoLift products for their intended use.
•EdmoLift products must be operated safely, carefully and with full attention.
•Do not overload EdmoLift products.To avoid instability, aim at placing the load centrally on the platform. Also avoid
extending the load outside the platform area and assure the load is steady - if necessary, secure it.
•EdmoLift products must not be used to handle free swinging loads.
•Wear safety shoes, and if required by the work task, safety gloves and overalls.
•Applicable Safe use Regulations must be complied with.
•Applicable Building Regulations must be complied with.
•Inspections, servicing and repairs shall be performed by qualified personnel.
•Check that the product is in good condition before commencing each work shift.
•When a fault is detected, advise your works management. Do not use the product until the fault has been dealt with.
•Before use, check the rated voltage of the lift conforms with the mains voltage, and that the wiring and fuses are
adequate.
•The operator shall have a clear view of the hazardous parts of the platform and its load at all times throughout its
vertical movement.
•More than one Emergency Stop device may be required for the product in order to assure fully safe working
conditions.
•Do not put hands, arms, feet, or any other part of the body or any object into the product when the platform is raised.
•Do not lower the platform unless the space below is free from persons or obstacles.
•Never move the product with raised load. Beware of the risk of tipping over!
•It is forbidden for persons to enter or travel on the loading area or load, unless it is clearly permitted.
•Never let moving parts come in contact with adjacent objects. EN 294, 349 and 811 give guidelines for
safe clearances.
•Do not use EdmoLift products as a lifting jack for lifting e.g a vehicle.
•Do not install the product so that any noise from it can be amplified.
•Make sure that the lift is used on a fixed, level and horizontal foundation, well anchored with bolts or similar.
•Lifts with tilt must always be anchored to the floor.
•Products equipped with transport wheels are not permitted to be used on a base with gradient of more than 2%.
When they are left without supervision, and when loading and unloading is undertaken, ensure that the brakes are
applied, to avoid unintended movement.
•Always use safe and sufficient lifting devices when transferring the load to and from Edmolift's products.
•If a forklift or stacker is used, the loading area shall be equipped with a roll-stop.
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Consider any trapping risks when working close to machines!
2005-02-01
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