BASELINE Lift BL409 - Manual (Page 5)

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Basic common sense safety precautions should always be followed when installing, operating
and maintaining the lift as a risk of fire, electric shock, injury or death may be present.
In addition:
1. Read and follow all safety instructions and decals included with the lift. Read and follow
all safety instructions in this manual. Read and follow the ALI "Lifting It Right" manual
(included with the lift). Always use the "Vehicle Lifting Points" reference guide when lifting a
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2. Only trained and authorized personnel should position a vehicle and operate the lift.
3. Inspect the lift daily. Do not operate if potential problems have been identified or lift
malfunctions. Do not operate if lift has damaged or broken components. Never walk or
work under the lift unless all safety locks are completely engaged.
4. Never overload the lift. The hydraulic system on this lift is not designed to be a load
holding device. Mechanical safety locks must be engaged before proceeding under the lift
for vehicle servicing or lift maintenance. Never override operating controls. This is unsafe
and will void the warranty.
5. Before driving a vehicle onto the lift, insure that the lift and lift area is clear of all debris
and that all oil and grease has been cleaned from runway surfaces.
6. Always chock wheels and set parking brake before lifting vehicle.
7. When using a jack(s) to raise a vehicle, position jack lifting pads to contact vehicle
manufacturers recommended lifting points. Raise jack slowly until all pads contact the
vehicle. Confirm that the vehicle is stable on the jack(s) before raising to desired working
height.
8. Important: Removal or installation of heavier parts can change the vehicle's center of
gravity on the jack(s) resulting in a critical load shift. The vehicle may then be unstable.
Plan ahead for this possibility to insure continued safety and refer to the vehicle
manufacturer’s service manual for recommended procedures.
9. Always keep the lift area free of obstructions and debris. Grease and oil spills should be
cleaned up immediately.
10. Never raise a vehicle on the lift with passengers inside. Before lowering, check the lift
and lift area and remove all obstructions. Before removing vehicle from the lift or lift
area, confirm an unobstructed exit.
11. DO NOT PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE OR INSTALLATION OF ANY COMPONENTS WITH
OUT FIRST ENSURING THAT ELECTRICAL POWER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED AT THE
SOURCE OR PANEL AND CANNOT BE RE-ENERGIZED UNTIL ALL MAINTENANCE AND/OR
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ARE COMPLETED (ANSI 244.1).