Hard Head 015229, Operating Instructions Manual

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•  Wear safety gloves during maintenance, repairs and when 

cleaning the product – risk of hand injury.

•  Wear safety shoes when working with the product – risk of 

pinch injury.

•  Visually check the product before use and then check 

functionality. Never use the product if it is damaged or not 
working properly. Take it to an authorised service centre for 
inspection and possible repair.

•  Always check before lifting that the lowering valve is closed.
•  This product can be used by children from 16 years of age 

and by persons with physical, sensorial or mental disabilities, 
or persons who lack experience or knowledge, if they are 
supervised or receive instructions concerning the safe use of 
the product and understand the risks involved.

•  Only use the product in daylight, or in good artificial lighting.
•  Be very careful on sloping surfaces or in strong wind – risk of 

the load sliding off the fork and causing pinch, graze or cut 
injury.

INTENDED USE

The product must only be used for its intended purpose and in 
accordance with these instructions. All other use is considered 
to be unsuitable. The manufacturer cannot accept liability for 
personal injury and/or material damage resulting from improper 
use. The full responsibility for any such personal injury and/or 
material damage rests on the user.
Read all the instructions and safety instructions carefully before 
assembly and use.
All persons who use or service the product must have read these 
instructions and be aware of the potential risks associated with 
the product. Always follow local regulations for safety at the 
workplace and prevention of accidents.
Only use accessories and spare parts recommended by the 
manufacturer.
Follow all the safety instructions, maintenance instructions and 
other instructions, including the technical data.

     NOTE:   
The product is not intended for commercial or industrial use. 
Commercial or industrial use will invalidate the warranty.
Only objects with good inherent stability, primarily pallet 
goods, must be lifted and transported with the product.

Do not attempt to handle unstable or otherwise risky loads and 
never attempt to lift or transport persons or animals with the 
product.
Do not lift or move vehicles with the product.
Never exceed the rated load of the product.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•  The product must not be used by persons who have not read 

and fully understood these instructions.

•  Read all these instructions before use and carefully follow all 

the safety instructions and other instructions.

•  Failure to follow all the instructions and safety instructions 

can result in a risk of personal injury and/or material 
damage.

•  Always follow local regulations for safety at the workplace 

and prevention of accidents.

•  Do not allow children to use the product.
•  In addition to these instructions, you must always comply 

with the applicable regulations and laws concerning health, 
safety and the environment, as well as good practice for 
work with machines.

•  The manufacturer cannot accept liability for any damage 

resulting from failure to follow these instructions.

•  The instructions are addressed to persons with technical 

knowledge and experience of the type of products described 
in the instructions.

•  If you lack such knowledge and experience you should to 

begin with receive help from persons who have such 
knowledge and experience.

•  Keep the instructions and other product documentation 

readily accessible. Save the receipt of purchase in the event 
of a claim.

•  These instructions should be enclosed with the product if it is 

sold or passed on.

•  Follow all the handling and maintenance instructions in 

these instructions.

•  Keep children under supervision to make sure they do not 

play with the product.

•  Never attempt to modify the product in any way.
•  If the product is damaged it must be repaired and/or 

damaged parts must be replaced before it is used again to 
ensure safe use.

•  The product must only be used in accordance with these 

instructions and in the conditions specified in the 
instructions.

•  Do not modify the product or add extra parts.
•  If any risks not described in these instructions should emerge 

when using the product, the user should notify the 
manufacturer to this effect.

•  Do not exceed the rated load for the product.
•  Only use the product on a firm, horizontal surface.
•  Do not reach under or go under a hanging load unless 

separate and sufficiently safe precautions have been taken.

•  Never adjust the safety valve. Always check before using the 

product that it is working properly, that it has the correct 
level of hydraulic oil, and that there is no leakage.

•  Hydraulic oil and other fluid that leaks during high pressure 

can penetrate the skin and cause serious personal injury. 
Seek medical attention immediately if fluid penetrates  
the skin.