Rotary SPOA7 Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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CAUTION

 DO NOT go under vehicle if locking latches 

are not engaged.

5.  While Using Lift:

  A.  Avoid excessive rocking of vehicle while on lift.  

  B.  Always use safety stands as needed or when 

removing or installing heavy components.

6.  To Lower Lift:

  A.  Remove all tools or other objects from lift area.

  B.  Raise  lift off locking latches.

 C. Pull 

LATCH release handle fully and hold.

 D. Push 

LOWERING valve handle to lower, Fig. 4. 

Note:  Both LATCH release and LOWERING valve handles 

are deadman-type design.  Each must be held down to 

lower lift.  Do not override self-closing lift controls.

7.  Remain clear of lift when lowering vehicle.  Observe 

pinch point warning decals.

8.  Remove adapters from under vehicle.  Be sure lift is fully 

lowered before removing vehicle.

9.  If lift is not operating properly, Do Not use until 

adjustment or repairs are made by qualified lift service  

personnel.

SPOA7 M-PAD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, permit only trained personnel to operate lift.  

After reviewing these instructions, get familiar with lift controls by running the lift through a 

few cycles before loading vehicle on lift.

Always lift the vehicle using all four adapters.  NEVER raise just one end, one corner, or one side 

of vehicle.

Authorized personnel 

only in lift area.

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CAUTION

Read operating

and safety manuals

before using lift.

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SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

Lift to be used 

by trained operator

only.

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CAUTION

Use height extenders

when necessary 

to ensure 

good contact.

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CAUTION

Use vehicle

manufacturer’s

lift points.

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CAUTION

Auxiliary adapters

may reduce 

load capacity.

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WARNING

Remain clear of lift

when raising or

lowering vehicle.

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CAUTION

Always use 

safety stands when 

removing or installing 

heavy components. ©

WARNING

Do not override

self-closing

lift controls.

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WARNING

Remain clear of lift

when raising or

lowering vehicle.

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Observe and heed SAFETY, CAUTION and WARNING labels 

on the lift.

1.  Lift must be fully lowered and 

service bay clear of all personnel 

before the vehicle is brought on 

lift.  Swing arms out to full drive-thru 

position.

2.  Spot vehicle over lift with left front 

wheel in proper spotting dish position, 

Fig. 5.  Be sure vehicle wheels and/or 

mud flaps clear pad end ramps.

3.  Loading:  DO NOT raise limousines 

or pickup trucks.  DO NOT raise SUV's, 

vans, or other specialty vehicles not of 

a unibody construction.

Before lifting vehicle be sure that:

A.  Pads are in secure contact with 

frame or support structure at outer 

body.

B.  Certain vehicles such as Camaro, 

Firebird, Escort, or Chrysler "K" Cars or 

others may require additional clearance under carriage 

or exhaust system from contacting pad support.  Use 

3" high auxiliary rubber pads.  Locate under frame 

or support structure at outer body using vehicle 

manufacturer's recommended pick up points.

Note:  Allow 2 seconds between motor starts.  Failure to 

comply may cause motor burnout.

4.  To Raise Lift:  

 A. Push 

RAISE switch on power unit, Fig. 4.

  B.  Stop before making contact with vehicle.  Be sure  

wheels and/or mud flaps clear pad end ramps.

  C.  Raise vehicle until tires clear the floor.

  D.  Stop and check pads for secure contact at vehicle  

manufacturer’s recommended lift points.

  E.  Continue to raise to desired height only if vehicle is  

secure on lift.

  F. 

Repeat complete spotting, loading and raising    

procedures if required.

  H.  Lower lift onto locking latches.

IMPORTANT

WARNING  

WARNING

Clear area if vehicle 

is in danger of falling.

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