BASELINE Lift BL409 - Manual (Page 17)

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LIFT OPERATION with a TYPICAL VEHICLE
Lift Operation
 Perform pre-operation check list item by item
 Ensure lift is completely lowered
 Position vehicle on the lift
Caution
 Avoid sudden "starts and stops" during loading and unloading of vehicle
To Load a Typical Vehicle
 Position vehicle on the lift runways by using the approaching ramp. Make sure the center of
gravity is located evenly between the columns. The individual axle weight should not exceed
50% of the lift capacity.
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Set vehicle parking brake and chock tires.
 Make sure vehicle is neither front nor rear heavy.
To Raise the Lift
 Insert runway stops before raising the lift.
 Push up button to raise the lift by about 10’’.
 Check for the vehicle movement and weight distribution. Raise to desired height if secure.
 Press "DOWN" handle to lower lift on to the mechanical safeties.
 DO NOT WORK UNDER A LIFT THAT IS NOT IN THE LOCK POSITION.
To Lower the Lift
 Inspect the lifting area to insure all personnel and debris have been cleared away.
 Raise the lift slightly and disengage all safety locks by pulling the safety release handle.
 Press the lowering lever on the power unit to begin lowering. Safety locks must be all
disengaged during the lowering.
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Lower lift completely to the floor. Remove runway stops, carefully drive off the
vehicle from the lift runways.