Presto P4 - Manual (Page 8)

8 PRESTO P4 LEVEL LOADER OWNER’S MANUAL
onto the operator’s toes. If this safety
system is not working correctly, do
not operate the unit. Call a
maintenance worker right away.
Loading the Unit
1. Before operating the unit, please read and
understand all of this section.
2. Be sure that the load weighs no more than
the maximum rated for the unit. The
maximum rated load is listed on the data
plate. Remember that an empty pallet may
weigh 40 Ibs (18 kg) or more.
3. The load should always be balanced in the
side-to-side direction. Whenever possible,
place the load in the center of the pallet, as
shown in Fig. 3. If the load is off-center on
the pallet, place the heaviest part of the load
near the back of the platform - never near
the front!
WARNING!
• Don’t try to lift a load that exceeds
the maximum rating. If you do not
follow these rules, the unit may fail
suddenly. Someone may be hurt, or
the unit and load may be damaged.
• The unit is designed so it can lift
the rated load if the load center is
placed over the center of the
platform. (The load center should be
24" or 61 cm from the rear of the
platform.) If the load is placed
“offcenter,” near the front of the
platform, the unit will not be able to
lift the rated load safely. It is also
important that the load be centered
side-to-side. For these reasons, it is
very important to be sure the load is
centered in the platform area.
4. Sometimes the unit may be used to lift parts
which can roll. Stack the parts on the pallet
so they cannot roll. Be sure that all parts of
the load are secure, and will not move as
the unit is operated.
Raising the Platform
1. Before raising the platform, be sure all
workers are clear of the unit.
Fig. 4 Electrical diagram