Southworth Lift-Tool User manual

TM
Owner’s Manual
Serial # ________________________________________
Placed in Service ________________________________
Lift-Tool
November 2017
(Part Number 4429108)

OWNER’S MANUAL
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................3
RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNERS AND USERS ........................................4
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS.................................5
SAFETY ................................................................................................... 6
INSPECTION, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS,
CARE AND MAINTENANCE.................................................................... 7
REPLACEMENT PARTS...........................................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................9

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For your safety, please read, understand and follow the information contained within,
before use. The owner and operator shall have an understanding of this product and
safe operating procedures before attempting to use. Instructions and safety information
shall be conveyed in the operator’s native language, before use is authorized. Make
certain that the operator thoroughly understands the inherent dangers associated with
the use and misuse of the product. If any doubt exists as to the safe and proper use of
this device as outlined in this factory authorized manual, remove the lift from service,
until safe and proper use is clearly understood.
This lift is specically designed to lift and support up to rated capacity, for loads consist-
ing of a frame that is compatible with the lifting member of the Lift-Tool.
Incompatibility is evident when the load wobbles, feels unstable, and/or does not securely
set on the lift’s top or bottom pans. Tying down incompatible loads will not make the
load secure and may cause unexpected loss of load, resulting in personal injury and/
or property damage. These lifts are not suitable for lifting humans, animals, lifting or
leveling and/or positioning houses, construction trailers, automobiles and dwellings in
general. This product does not contain independent lifting devices, but is designed to
be permanently assembled.
In the interest of safety, please read this whole manual
carefully. Be familiar with the contents of this manual
before you set up or use the Lift-Tool. If you are not sure of
the proper procedure to be followed, please call Customer
Service at 1-800-743-1000.
INTRODUCTION

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Responsibility of Owners and Users
Inspection and Maintenance
The device shall be inspected and maintained in proper working order in accordance with
Southworth’s owner’s manual.
Removal from Service
Any device not in safe operating condition such as, but not limited to, excessive leakage, miss-
ing rollers, pins, or fasteners, any bent or cracked structural members, cut or frayed electric or
hydraulic lines, damaged or malfunctioning controls or safety devices, etc. shall be removed
from service until it is repaired to the original manufacturer’s standards.
Repairs
All repairs shall be made by qualied personnel in conformance with Southworth’s instructions.
Before Operation
Before using the device, the operator shall have:
• Read and/or had explained, and understood, the manufacturer’s operating instructions
and safety rules.
• Inspected the device for proper operation and condition. Any suspect item shall be care-
fully examined and a determination made by a qualied person as to whether it con-
stitutes a hazard. All items not in conformance with Southworth’s specication shall be
corrected before further use of the equipment.
During Operation
The device shall only be used in accordance with this owner’s manual.
• Do not overload.
• Ensure that all safety devices are operational and in place.
Modications or Alterations
Modications or alterations to any Southworth industrial positioning equipment shall be made
only with written permission from Southworth.

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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS
The safety of all persons operating, maintaining, repairing, or in the vicinity of this equipment is of para-
mount concern. This is a powerful machine with moving parts, and is capable of causing personal injury
if proper precautions are not taken. Therefore, throughout this manual, certain hazards have been iden-
tied which may occur in the use of the machine, and there are appropriate instructions or precautions
which should be taken to avoid these hazards. In some cases, there are consequences which may occur
if instructions or precautions are not followed. Below are the symbols and signal words along with their
denitions referenced from ANSI Z535.4 - Product Safety Signs and Labels.
Safety Alert Symbols
These are the safety alert symbols. They are used to alert you to potential physical injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
For use with DANGER signal word
(Red Background)
For use with WARNING signal word
(Orange Background)
For use with CAUTION signal word
(Yellow Background)
Signal Words
The meaning of different signal words as dened by ANSI Standard Z535.4 indicates the
relative seriousness of the hazardous situation.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to per-
sonal injury.
(Red Background)
(Orange Background)
(Yellow Background)
(Blue Background)
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (or equivalent) signs indicate
safety-related instructions or procedures.
(Green Background)

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SAFETY
Study, understand and follow all printed materials provided with and on this device. Do not exceed
rated capacity. Ensure load is compatible with Lift-Tool’s platform. Center load on platform. Move
loaded lift only over smooth, level, seamless surfaces. Before moving, ensure load has been low-
ered completely. Slide loaded lift only on hard, level surfaces capable of sustaining rated capacity
loads. Lift only on area of the load as specied by it’s manufacturer. Do not alter this product in
any way. Do not use this product for any purpose other than that for which this device is intended.
Failure to heed these messages may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
Please read, understand and follow this user's manual,
including all safety instructions and precautions.

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INSPECTION
Do not use if cracked, broken, bent or otherwise damaged parts are noted, or if the lift is sus-
pected to have been damage during shipping. Any lift that appears to be damaged in any way,
is worn or operates abnormally shall be removed from service immediately, until such time as
repairs can be made. Do not attempt to weld, rivet or otherwise repair this device. DO NOT
modify or alter this devise. It is recommended that an annual inspection be done to this devise
by qualied persons, and that missing or damaged parts or labels, warning/safety decals be
replaced with new ones, that are factory authorized.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Position lift under appropriate lift points, centering load on lift plate. Be sure to center the load.
2. Install ¼” hex key into drill motor’s chuck and tighten (hex key not supplied).
3. Install hex key into lift’s height adjustment screw and start drill motor. Note direction of lift,
and if lift is moving in opposite direction, reverse drill motor’s rotation, and continue raising load.
4. Only after centering and leveling the load, slowly and carefully raise the lift by the drill motor.
5. To lower lift, reverse rotation of drill motor, and carefully and slowly lower lift to lowest position.
DO NOT move or pry on the lift in the raised position.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Note: When lift is not in use, lifting arms should be stored in the fully retracted position. Keep
lift clean and well lubricated.
MAINTENANCE:
• Keep the area around the unit clean. Do not allow any dirt, debris or spillage to collect. These
materials may damage the lift mechanism or may become entangled in the lifting mechanism.
• Check for broken or cracked components. Remove from service or repair immediately.
EVERY 25 CYCLES:
• Check for loose hardware and signs of excessive wear.
• Wipe any dirt or debris from screw and nut(s) assemblies. Clean areas where leg slider
blocks travel.
• Lubricate screw with white lithium grease only. Do Not Use Oil.
• Leg slider blocks do not require any lubrication.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
WILL NOT LIFT LOAD Battery low on portable drill Recharge battery
Load too heavy for lift Reduce load
Drill rotating in wrong direction Reverse drill rotation
Scissor jack bent or broken Purchase new scissor jack
Scissor jack nuts sieged Purchase new scissor jack
WILL NOT LOWER Battery low on portable drill Recharge battery
LOAD Drill rotating in wrong direction Reverse drill rotation
Scissor jack bent or broken Purchase new scissor jack
Scissor jack nuts sieged Purchase new scissor jack
LOAD RAISES AND Battery low on portable drill Recharge battery
LOWERS, BUT Load too heavy for lift Reduce load weight
PORTABLE DRILL IS Scissors jack or legs bent Purchase new scissors or
LABORING legs
Screw is dry Lubricate with white
lithium grease
TROUBLESHOOTING
Southworth Products Corp
P.O. Box 1380 • Portland, ME 04104-1380
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.SouthworthProducts.com