SCISSOR LIFT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SERVICING OF SCISSOR LIFTS IN YARD

1. Inspect lift thoroughly for:
   • cracked welds,
     
   • missing pins,
     
   • bent arms,
     
   • damaged or incomplete outriggers,
     
   • damaged battery charger,
     
   • damaged, loose or missing cord caps or pigtails,
     
   • missing or loose guard rails, guard rail chains or bolts,
     
   • missing or illegible decals,
     
   • control box,
     
   • emergency lowering valve,
     
   • lifting weight.
   
   
2. DO NOT USE lift if any of the above conditions exist.
   
3. List any of above problems in red on the lift control board, if your organization has one. Correct any of the problems within your capabilities.
   Report any other problems to the appropriate officials.
   
4. Sweep off work platform if neccesary, disposing of trash in proper container. If lift needs washed, do so only after getting supervisor's permission and covering battery charger to protect it from getting wet.
   
5. BATTERIES:
   
   • Wear face shield or safety goggles when servicing batteries.
     NOTE: BATTERY SULFURIC ACID CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. FLUSH AWAY ACID WITH WATER FROM SKIN AND CLOTHES. HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GASES ARE PRODUCED DURING CHARGING AND NORMAL OPERATION. THIS GAS MIXTURE CAN EXPLODE IF FLAMES OR SPARKS ARE NEAR THE BATTERY VENTS.
     
   • Inspect batteries for cracks, swelling or other damage.
     
   • Clean battery posts and cables making sure they are re-tightened properly.
     
   • Check batteries with a hydrometer and determine the necessary charging time required.
     
   • Charge as necessary, but don't remove battery caps.
     • Monitor batteries during charge.
       
     • Do not allow batteries to overcharge and boil.
     
     
   • Check lift for complete safety and operations.
     
   • If all of the above procedures have been done and indeed lift is ready to rent, place a properly documented "READY TO RENT TAG" on the lift.
   
   DOCUMENT ALL OF THE ABOVE PROCEDURES IN THE WAY YOU HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED AS YOU COMPLETE THEM.

1. Hang control box on guard rail or in position before connecting cannon plug.
   
2. Do not ever lay control box on lift as controls could be accidentally activated.
   
3. Turn off main power switch before connecting cannon plug.
   
4. Ride on lift when moving it if at all possible. If this is not possible, stand to the side - never walk in front of or behind the lift.
   
5. Winch lift onto truck - do not attempt to load lift under its own power.
   
6. Open emergency lowering valve and brake valve, if applicable, before loading lift. Close again after unloading.
   
7. Disconnect master switch and control box when transporting lift, and place box in cab of truck.
   
8. Check outriggers and pigtail when servicing, loading, delivering and picking up a lift.

1. Read all decals and stencils placed on the machine. If they become illegible, see that they are replaced.
   
2. Examine the machine carefully before each use for physical damage to the structral members, tires, electrical cables, etc. This examination should be complete and all potential deficiencies corrected before further use.
   
3. Do not use machine if physical damage occurs or if controls are not functioning properly.
   
4. Uniformly distribute loads placed on platform; don't overload rated lifting capacity.
   
5. Hang control box on guard rail or in position before connecting cannon plug.
   
6. Do not ever lay control box on lift as controls could be accidently activated.
   
7. Turn off main power switch before connecting cannon plug.
   
8. Ride on lift when it's moving. If this is not possible, stand to the side - never walk in front of or behind the lift.
   
9. Connect control panel cannon plug (with power switch off) to cannon connector located under platform.
   
10. Secure loads to prevent their movements when machine is started and stopped.
    
11. When elevating platform, care should be exercised to prevent machine contacting obstructions, as severe damage could result; use outriggers as a saftey measure.
    
12. Adjust travel speed to suit operating conditions. Always clear area before any movement of machine vertically or horizontally.
    
13. Do not allow overhanging loads outside the work platform, or alter the maximum working height by use of scaffolding or ladders on the platform.
    
14. Do not tow the work platform. For longer distance moves the lift should be transported by truck or trailer, instead of driven, to avoid battery failure.
    
15. Do not work under or perform any maintenance on the lift while the machine is in a raised position unless a safety bar is in position.

1. Check battery water daily and fill as necessary.
   
2. Charge batteries approximately 50% of the time the electrical functions were used.
   
3. Monitor batteries during charging. Do not allow batteries to over-charge and boil; don't remove caps.
   
4. Battery sulfuric acid can cause serious burn. Flush away acid with water from skin and clothes.
   
5. Hydrogen and oxygen gases are produced during normal battery operation. This gas mixture can explode if flames or sparks are near the battery vents.