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SAFETY SYMBOLS USED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Danger / Caution:
Indicates risk of personal injury and/or the possibility of
damage.
IMPORTANT:
Please read the following instructions carefully,
failure to
do so could lead to serious personal injury and / or damage to the
spring compressor.
When using your spring compressor, basic safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed to reduce the risk of personal injury and / or damage to the spring compressor
or load.
Read all of these instructions before operating the spring compressor and save this
user manual for future reference.
The spring compressor should
not
be modified or used for any application other than
that for which it was designed.
The spring compressor is designed to remove the tension from a strut assembly so that
it can be safely disassembled for service and then reassembled afterwards where
necessary.
If you are unsure of its relative applications do not hesitate to contact us and we will
be more than happy to advise you.
Before operating the spring compressor always check no parts are broken and that no
parts are missing.
Always operate the spring compressor safely and correctly.
KNOW YOUR SPRING COMPRESSOR:
Read and understand the owner's manual and
labels affixed to the spring compressor. Learn its applications and limitations, as well
as the potential hazards specific to it.
KEEP CHILDREN AND UNTRAINED PERSONNEL AWAY FROM THE WORK AREA:
All visitors
should be kept at a safe distance from the work area; never allow untrained persons
to operate the spring compressor.
STAY ALERT:
Always watch what you are doing and use common sense.
NEVER LEAVE THE SPRING COMPRESSOR UNATTENDED:
When in use / under load.
HAVE YOUR SPRING COMPRESSOR REPAIRED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON:
The spring com-
pressor is in accordance with the relevant safety requirements. Repairs should only be
carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts, otherwise this may result in
considerable danger to the user and void the warranty.
Note:
Supplementary Information.
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Fit the safety cable and close and lock the safety cage.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS….cont
Fit and straighten the spring assembly over the lower clamps as previously de-
scribed (in the main manual).
Note:
Turn the screws until the bottom of the thread is in line with the bot-
tom of the plate.
Note:
Fit the spring assembly with the spring compressor set at the resting
position rather than the starting position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Press the ‘up’ pedal to raise the spring until it makes contact with the universal
plate.
Note:
You may need to raise the spring assembly to allow the safety cable
to be fitted; Use the lower clamp adjusters to raise the spring.
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