Operating procedure – lifting work – GEARENCH P95-525 PETOL POP-IT™ Flange Spreader & Prying Tool - Standard Duty User Manual

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comes free. After removing the chock, flip the direction switch to the right. Turn the
ratchet handle counter clockwise until the flange is back to parallel.

Step 6

Remove the POP-IT Tool from the flange. If necessary, remove the tool by tapping
lightly on the side of the tool with a hammer.

Operating Procedure – Lifting Work

Step 1

Before every use, clean the serrations on the toes with a wire brush. The tool is designed
to have the toes driven into place with a hammer, yet as a lifting tool, you many find it to
be unnecessary. Make sure that all toes are fully engaged under the equipment to be
lifted.

Step 2

Once the toes are in as far as possible, flip the direction switch on the ratchet to the left.
With one hand located on the handle of the tool, take your other hand and begin turning
the ratchet handle clockwise in a slow manner as the equipment begins to lift. DO NOT
USE A CHEATER BAR. The POP-IT

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Tool is designed to be operated with the

ratchet supplied. Do not jerk on the ratchet handle. A steady even pull insures smooth
operation. Approximately 120 lbs of force on the end of the ratchet handle will produce
10,000 lbs of force.

Step 3

ALWAYS CHOCK YOUR WORK. Never allow the tool to support the load while
working on the equipment. After the equipment is lifted to the desired amount, set a
chock under the equipment. NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER
BODY PART UNDER THE EQUIPMENT WHILE THE POP-IT TOOL IS
SUPPORTING THE LOAD. Flip the direction switch on the ratchet handle to the
right. With one hand on the tool handle, turn the ratchet handle to the right. With one
hand on the tool handle, turn the ratchet handle counter clockwise to lower the equipment
onto the chock. Remove the tool.

Step 4

Perform necessary maintenance/task.

Step 5

Insert the POP-IT Tool beside the chock. Flip the direction switch on the ratchet back to
the left. While holding the tool handle, turn the ratchet handle clockwise until the chock