Cattini YAK 221/N Mode D'emploi page 13

EN
FOREWORD
Dear Customer, before using your new jack, please read these instructions carefully and familiarise yourself with the safety
symbols.
- This manual is an integral part of the machine, and as such must be kept safe and to hand so the operator is able to
consult it whenever needed.
- The contents of this manual comply with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and the jack is type approved in conformity
with European Standard EN 1494, as amended.
- The manufacturer reserves the right to make modifications without prior notice, without prejudice to the safety and main
technical characteristics, and shall bear no liability in such an event.
- Failure to observe these instructions may result in personal injury or even death.
- The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage or injuries caused by incorrect or improper use of the product. The
identification plate is placed on the jack.DWG. 1
SAFETY REGULATIONS
- Only authorised personnel are allowed to use the equipment and they must know the contents of this operating and
maintenance handbook.
-The jack is an apparatus for lifting only and not for supporting, it is therefore absoltely forbidden to work in any
way under the vehicle being lifted until it is placed on the relative stands. DWG. 2
- Before starting to lift a vehicle it has to be blocked with the parking brake and/or by putting wedges under the wheels, as
illustrated in figure DWG. 3
- If the vehicle is loaded check load stability when lifting.
- Place the jack so that the load is centred over it and where the gripping points are indicated by the vehicle manufacturer.
DWG. 4
- During lifting and lowering, it is necessary to check there are no persons or animals under the suspended load or in the
vicinity.
- Before lowering the load make certain the handle is in the horizontal position. DWG. 5
- Never lift loads on sloping, uneven or soft ground. DWG. 6
- If extensions are needed use only those supplied by the manufacturer with the jack.
Do not use extensions without the relevant plate. Never use more than two extensions. DWG. 7
- Do not lift the load in a confined space so as not to run the risk of getting trapped.
- It is forbidden to use more than one jack simultaneously on the same load.
- Never tamper with the pressure relief valve that has the guarantee seal. DWG. 8
- Do not leave any pressure in the pistons at end of stroke when there is no load
-While using the jack, the engine of the raised vehicle must always be switched off. Failure to comply with this regulation
can cause damage to the raised vehicle and compromise the function of the jack.
PACKAGING
- The body and other parts of the jack are packed in a three-ply corrugated cardboard box with pallet; the operating and
maintenance manual plus the warranty certificate in a folder are also inside the box.
- The instruction "Keep upright" is clearly visible on the cardboard box containing the jack.
- Depending on the number of jacks shipped, pallets of different sizes are used.
- Either transpallets or forklift-trucks are used for handling.
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