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1.0 SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
: Prior to use, the operator should
be instructed by a qualified person in the safe and proper use of the jack for the specific
application.
IMPORTANT
: Simplex makes no claim that the jacks covered by this document are suitable for any general or particular use and the user
assumes all liability arising therefrom. In addition, to comply with the requirements set forth by ANSI B30.1 Chapters 1-1, 1-2 and 1-3, all
jacks should be examined by a qualified person prior to each use for damage, proper lubrication, and wear.
IMPORTANT
: The jack should be operated through one complete travel cycle prior to application of load to verify that all mechanisms
properly function, and the jack is in good working condition.
WARNING
: Never exceed the rated capacity or travel of the jack as shown on the model decal on the jack. Select a jack of greater
capacity than the estimated load allowing a large margin of safety.
CAUTION
: Never use a jack that is damaged, dirty, improperly lubricated, or malfunctioning. Jacks that fail inspection must be removed
from service until repaired by an authorized service center.
WARNING
: Do not lift human cargo. Do not allow personnel on or under the load until lifting is complete and the load is secure with proper
load supports installed in accordance with OSHA safety and health standards. Ensure that supports have been inspected and approved
by a safety engineer or qualified person of authority.
WARNING:
Any jack exceeding 40.7 LBS (18.5 Kg) should be positioned or transported by mechanical means using the lift point
indicated on the jack decal.
IMPORTANT:
Prior to operating the jack to lower the load, read operating instructions. Operator should perform the lowering process and
follow the procedure above, taking precautions that all personnel and parts of the human body are clear of the load before lowering.
WARNING:
Never exceed the rated capacity or travel of the jack. If unable to calculate the load exactly, select a jack of greater capacity
than the estimated load allowing a large margin of safety. Never apply more than the maximum handle effort to the lever bar of the jack.
CAUTION:
Use the simplex lever bar as furnished with the jack. Lever bar extenders are not to be used.
CAUTION:
A load should never be allowed to remain permanently retained by jacks only. After load positioning or tensioning operation is
complete, substantial load supports or fixed retainers should be installed.
CAUTION:
Do not exceed screw extension limit (section 2.0). Do not apply lever force to retract the jack after contact with immovable
objects has occurred. Never kick, jump on, stand on or straddle the lever bar. Do not strike with a hammer or force the lever in a rocking
motion. Such actions could cause damage and failure.
CAUTION:
A sudden load surge to a unit, that is highly stressed in tension, could cause overload and tensile failure, creating a personal
injury hazard.
Loadbinder Jacks
