OPERATING PROCEDURE
SAFETY CHECK BEFORE OPERATION
Before you begin operating the lift each day:
. Inspect the unit carefully for wear or damage. Pay special attention
to the cable.
. Be sure the lift is at working room temperature before operating.
TO LOAD A DRYWALL PANEL
1. Set (lower) the backstop, so the lift won't roll backward.
2. Swing open the panel support hooks on the two crossarms. WARNING
Be sure the cradle is turned so the support hooks are on the To avoid injury:
opposite side from the winch handle. . Use ONLY for lifting a
3. Extend the crossarm outriggers on the cradle as needed to drywall panel.
fully support the length of the drywall panel. . Lift ONLY one panel at a
4. Release the tilt latch to tilt the cradle. time.
5. Hold the drywall panel with its face paper toward the tilted Do not overload the lifter
cradle, and load the panel onto the lift as shown. Set the capacity (max 54KG)
panel onto the support hooks, and carefully lean it against
the crossarms.
6. If installing the panel on a flat ceiling, tilt the cradle back up
to its level position and lock the tilt latch. If installing the panel
on a side wall or a sloped ceiling, leave the cradle tilted.
7. Raise the backstop on the base, and carefully roll the lift
close to the position where the panel will be installed. Brake
TO RAISE THE PANEL (see right picture and the warning on winch)
IMPORTANT: Always lower the backstop before raising the
panel to a sloped ceiling or a side wall.
Crank the winch handle forward until the panel is at the desired
height. The brake will hold the cradle at the desired height when you
stop cranking. But need to release the brake to it's natural place first.
TO LOWER THE PANEL
Slowly rotate the winch with your right hand backward to lower the panel, if you want to lower the panel
to the desired height, press down the brake, then rotate the winch forward (clockwise) a bit to prevent the
panel from lowering suddenly (As the brake piece is out of the gear section when you rotate the winch
backward).
MAINTENANCE
. Inspect the cable before each work day. Replace it at the first sign of wear.
. Occasionally oil the cable pulleys. Crank up the telescoping sections for access to the internal cable pulley.
. Occasionally oil the caster bearings.
. If the telescoping section of the frame don't operate smoothly, apply household paraffin to the sliding
surfaces. Page 5
WARNING
To avoid serious injury,
follow all "Important
Precautions," page 1
WARNING
ALWAYS wear a hard hat
when operating.
IMPORTANT: Read the "Important Precautions" on page 1 before
you operate the lift.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury,
watch for overhead
obstructions when raising
panel.
