GUIL TORO A Series User manual

USER
MANUAL
TORO RANGE A
MATERIAL LIFTERS
GUIL - ENGINEERING FOR LIFTING LOADS
TORO A-102/C
TORO A-101/C
ENGLISH

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INDEX
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
OWNER AND USER’S OBLIGATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 18
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 18
SET-UP AND WORKING AREA SAFETY ............................................................................................................ 19
LIFTER USE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................ 19
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION ..................................................................................................................................... 20
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 21
SET-UP ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
REVERSING T E FORKS .................................................................................................................................. 23
FUNCTION TEST ............................................................................................................................................. 24
MOVING T E LIFTER TO T E WORK AREA .................................................................................................... 24
RAISING T E LOAD ......................................................................................................................................... 24
LOWERING T E LOAD .................................................................................................................................... 25
BLOCKING T E LOAD/SAFETY SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................ 25
AFTER EAC USE ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
TRANSPORT ................................................................................................................................................................ 27
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................................... 27
RISK ASSESMENT ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
GUARANTEE ................................................................................................................................................................ 31
WARNING!
Failure to comply with the safety or operating instructions in this manual may result in damage to the tower,
the lifted load, personal injury or even death! The instructions laid out in this manual must be followed at all
times.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for having chosen a GUIL
®
material lifter. Your TORO machine has been examined and checked
before leaving our premises to ensure it is in absolutely perfect condition. To maintain this condition and to
ensure a safe use, it is absolutely necessary for the user to read, understand and obey the safety and operating
instructions in this manual as it contains information that will give you a thorough knowledge of the workings of
your TORO lifter and guarantee maximum safety whilst operating it.
TORO lifters are manufactured using high quality components to guarantee maximum durability and safety
during its use.
Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty; neither the dealer nor the
manufacturer accepts liability for any resulting damages to property or personal injury.
Before putting the lifter into service please make sure that there is no damage caused during transportation.
Should there be any, consult your distributor or the manufacturer (GUIL
®
) and do not use the TORO lifter until
it is in prefect working condition.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without previous notification and presents no
obligations or liability for GUIL
®
. Under no circumstances will GUIL
®
be responsible for technical or editorial
errors made here, nor for accidental or intentional, direct or indirect damages caused by following this manual
or by incomplete information in this manual. GUIL
®
will not be held responsible for any errors found in this
manual.
The information in this document is not intended to cover all possible eventualities. The user must use caution
and common sense at all times whilst using the TORO lifter. If any doubt or problem should arise do not hesitate
to contact the manufacturer GUIL
®
.
OWNER AND USER’S OBLIGATIONS
veryone involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this lifting tower must:
-Be sufficiently qualified, trained or experienced.
-Read and understand both the winch and the lifter manual and follow the instructions given to use them
correctly.
-Keep this manual and the winch manual for the entire service life of the product.
-Pass both manuals on to every future owner or user of the tower. This manual should be regarded as a
permanent part of your lift and should remain with the lifting tower at all times.
-If either of the manuals are misplaced please contact your dealer or the manufacturer (GUIL
®
).
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Prior to set-up, be aware of and avoid the following hazardous situations:
• Drop-offs or holes which impede the lifter being levelled using only the levelling jacks.
• Pot holes, obstacles on the floor or debris.
• Slopes that exceed the adjustment capabilities of the lifter.
• Unstable or slippery surfaces.
• Hazardous locations. Aerial obstacles or overhead electric cables.
• Inadequate surface support to withstand all load forces imposed by the lifter.
• Weather conditions and strong winds.
• The presence of unauthorised personnel.

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S T-UP AND WORKING AR A SAF TY
• Do not stand under or allow personnel under the TORO lifter when the load is raised, making
sure a safety area is blocked around the tower, which should have a diameter of 1.5 times the
height of the tower.
• Do not lower the load unless the area below is clear of personnel and obstructions.
• Do not use this lifter outdoors if it is thundering and lightning or in adverse weather conditions.
Never use the TORO lifter in the event of extreme weather conditions. NOTE: Increasing the load
surface area will decrease machine stability in windy conditions.
• Never use the TORO lifter in strong or gusty wind.
• Avoid transporting the TORO lifter over uneven surfaces or ground with debris when in the folded
position.
• Never use the lifter on moving surfaces or vehicles.
• The TORO lifter must always be set up on firm and even surfaces.
• This material lift is not electrically insulated and does not protect you if it gets close to or comes
into contact with electricity.
• If the TORO lifter comes into contact with electric cable, keep well away. The tower should not
be touched or used until the electricity has been switch off.
• Maintain safe distances away from electrical power lines and apparatus, allowing for mast
movement and electrical line sway or sag, in accordance with applicable local governmental regulations.
• Do not use the lifter as a ground for welding.
• The noise made while using this machine should not exceed 80 dB. If it were to make more noise contact your
supplier.
• Before installing the lifter, make sure the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 5 times the load
to be raised.
LIFT R US SAF TY INSTRUCTIONS
• The installer is responsible for adhering to the load capacity specified by the manufacturer, the safety
requirements in the place of installation and the abilities and experience of co-workers.
• Do not remove the manufacturer’s labels; if removed the guarantee will be null and void.
• Always carry out a thorough inspection of your TORO lifter before each use by following the pre-operation
inspection instructions. Do not use a tower that is damaged or doesn’t work properly.
• Never use the TORO lifter with a worn, frayed, kinked or damaged winch cable.
• Do not replace parts of the TORO lifter that are critical to stability or structure with items of
different strength or specification. If it were necessary to replace components, it is important that it is replaced
with an original spare part.
• Do not exceed the rated load capacity recommended by the manufacturer GUIL
®
.
• Do not lift the load unless: the blocking hook is unhooked, the legs are correctly installed and
the brakes on the wheels are activated.
• Do not adjust or remove the legs while the load is raised.

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• Do not raise the TORO lifter unless the load is correctly positioned, centred and secured on the forks. The centre
of gravity should always be along a vertical line.
• Never raise objects that make a large surface for the wind. If it is absolutely necessary please contact your
dealer or the manufacturer (GUIL
®
) for safety advice.
• If you are going to leave the TORO lifter unattended with a raised load make sure it can’t be
used by unauthorised personnel. Unauthorised personnel could try to use the tower without
adequate training, causing dangerous situations.
• All loads must be secured using a secondary safety system such as slings, cables or chains which must be
oversized i.e. have adequate safety margins, to ensure maximum safety.
• Do not subject the TORO lifter to a horizontal force or side load by raising or lowering a fixed or
overhanging load or resting a ladder or scaffold against any part of the machine.
• Do not use the TORO lifter as a personnel lifting platform.
• Do not climb on the mast sections or sit/stand on the forks.
• Do not tamper with the brake winch. For maintenance or repair consult your dealer or the
manufacturer.
• Keep hands away from all moving parts and pinch points when operating the tower.
• Do not grasp the winch cable while the tower is being used.
NOTE: When using this material lift in public places or industrial areas, a series of safety instructions have to be
followed that this manual can only give in part. The user must therefore inform himself/herself on the current
governmental safety instructions and take them into consideration when planning the installation.
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
CAUTION! A pre-operation inspection must be carried out before every use of the tower. Check the tower for
damage, improperly installed or missing parts and unauthorised modifications using the list below.
Do not use the tower if this inspection reveals any adverse conditions that could affect its safety.
WARNING! If damages or malfunctions are found in either the pre-operation inspection or the function test the
tower should be removed from service and repaired by an authorised technician.
Check the following components of the lifter:
-Winch
-Base
-Legs
-Aluminium mast sections
-Cable (kinks, frays or deformations)
-Wheels and castors
-Locking bolts
-Level
-nsure all labels are in place and legible
Check the whole machine for:
-Dents and damage
-Corrosion or rust
-Cracks in welding

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Always use logic and common sense when using the lifter. This is a complex product designed for
professional use and should not be operated by amateurs. nsure all personnel are correctly trained and
instructed on the content of the manual and the dangers related with operating the lifter.
S T-UP
Follow the instructions below for the correct installation of the TORO A lifter:
1.- Position the TORO lifter at the desired work site.
2.- Put the lifter in the horizontal position.
3.- Remove the legs and reinsert them into the same sockets in the vertical position.
To remove the leg, pull the safety bolt to
unblock it, place the leg in the desired position
and release the bolt to block them again and
secure the position.
NOTE: The legs have 2 width positions to
offer greater stability when raising a wide
load or to be used in reduced work areas.

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4.- Stand the lifter up again and put the brakes on the leg wheels.
5.- Remove the profile blocking hook by twisting the central part to lengthen it and unhook it from the eye nut.
6.- Hook it on the back part of the mast sections so that it isn’t left loose.

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7.- Lastly, put the forks into the horizontal position and secure using the magnetic locking bolts.
8.- Place the load on the forks.
R V RSING TH FORKS
1.- Pull out the magnetic locking bolts.
2.- Remove the forks.
3.- Remove the nut and bolt that holds the fork bracket to the
carriage.
4.- Turn the fork bracket 180º, insert back it onto the carriage and
secure the nut and bolt again.
5.- Install the forks in the working position.
When the forks are in the working position they should
slope slightly upwards.
6.- Secure using the magnetic locking bolts.
FORK
FORK BRACKET
CARRIAGE
MAGNETIC
LOCKING BOLT

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FUNCTION T ST
1.- Place a load on the forks of the lifter.
2.- Raise and lower the lifter to check the following functions.
2.1.- Check that the winch is working correctly:
2.1.1.- It must operate smoothly and free of hesitation, binding or strange noises.
2.1.2.- All components must be present.
2.1.3.- And above all it, must brake perfectly.
2.2.- nsure that the cable is not worn, has no kinks, frays or serious deformations.
2.3.- And make sure the telescopic profiles raise and lower smoothly. They shouldn’t be either tight
together nor too loose (with a big gap between them). They should be close-fitting.
MOVING TH LIFT R TO TH WORK AR A
1.- Without the load:
1.1.- In vertical position, using the four wheels on the base steering with the help of the manoeuvring
handle.
1.2.- In horizontal position, using the upper and large lower transportation wheels found on the
manoeuvring handle. It is very important that you ensure the profiles are locked with the blocking hook before
the TORO lifter is put into the horizontal position. If this is not done, the telescopic profiles may slide and unfold
and could cause serious injury.
2.- With the load:
Your TORO lifter is designed to be able to be moved with a load. To do this is imperative that you follow this
recommendations:
-Always place the load in the lowest possible position before moving the lifter.
-Make sure the area is levelled and clear of obstructions.
-nsure the load is secure and properly balanced.
-Keep personnel away from the lifter with the load and always behind the operator’s position.
-Move the lifter slowly, avoiding sudden movements.
-The legs must be always fully unfolded. For better stability, legs must be placed in the position that leaves
the most separation between them.
WARNING! Moving the lifter with elevated loads should be contained to short distances.
RAISING TH LOAD
Place the working load on the forks as close to the lifter as possible, making sure that the load is totally centred
on the forks. Secure the load using slings, cables, chains, etc. Note: The maximum load of the lifter depends on
the distance from the mast that the load is placed on the forks.
WARNING!
* If the load isn’t correctly placed on the forks this could cause a serious accident, or even death.
* nsure that the load you wish to raise does not exceed the rated load capacity recommended by the
manufacturer.
* nsure the profile blocking hook is not engaged.

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1.- To start to raise the load, turn the winch handle in clockwise direction and the profiles will be lifted, making
sure the cable is wound onto the drum in an even a tidy fashion. The profiles can unfold in any order.
2.- When you reach the desired height stop turning the winch handle and the winch will hold the profiles in place.
IMPORTANT: Stop turning the winch handle when you notice that the movement becomes stiff. This indicates
that the lifter has reached its maximum height. VERY DANGEROUS: Forcing the winch at this point could cause
serious internal damage to the lifter.
LOW RING TH LOAD
1.- To start to lower the load, turn the winch handle in anti-clockwise direction and the profiles will be lowered.
2.- When you have completely lowered the profiles stop turning the winch handles.
BLOCKING TH LOAD/SAF TY SYST MS
• AUTO-BRAK HAND WINCH
This system automatically blocks the load in place as soon as you stop turning the handles. The resulting
braking of the load is directly proportional to the amount of load being lifted.
• IPB SYST M (Internal Pendulum Brake)
ach mast profile has an incorporated safety brake (called IPB) that works
automatically by inertia if there were to be a sudden drop in the mast profiles (uncommon
in its usual functioning). This system was designed for unlikely situations where the cable
becomes loose or breaks.
HOW TO UNBLOCK TH MAST PROFIL S IF TH IPB SYST M HAS B N ACTIVAT D
1.- If it is activated due to a kink in the cable or sagging, the profiles must be raised by
turning the winch handle clockwise, this way the cable will become tensed again and the
safety brake will deactivate automatically, so you can continue to use the tower.
2.- In case of cable breakage:
2.1.- Firstly the load must be removed from the tower.
2.2.- Unblock each mast section, starting with the lowest one, by lifting them slightly,
either manually or with the help of a forklift or another sort of lifter. Unblock the IPB system
using the releasing.
AFTER EACH USE
1.- Completely lower the forks and remove any adaptor being used that is fixed to them.
2.- Put the forks into the storage position.