Safety, Maintenance safety precautions – Poweramp POWERHOOK SERIES User Manual
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ALWAYS disconnect electrical power source and 
ground wire before welding on dock leveler.
DO NOT ground welding equipment to any hydraulic 
or electrical components of the dock leveler. Always 
ground to the dock leveler frame.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in 
damage to dock leveler and/or serious personal 
injury or death.
ALWAYS stand clear of dock leveler lip when 
working in front of the dock leveler. Failure to do this 
may result in serious personal injury or death.
DO NOT grind or weld if hydraulic fluid or other 
flammable liquid is present on the surface to be 
ground or welded
DO NOT grind or weld if un contained hydraulic fluid 
or other flammable liquid is present. Stray sparks 
can ignite spills or leaks near the work area. Always 
clean up the oil leaks and spills before proceeding 
with grinding or welding. 
Always keep a fire extinguisher of the proper type 
nearby when grinding or welding. 
Failure to follow these instructions may result in 
serious personal injury or death.
Always post safety warnings and barricade 
the work area at dock level and ground level 
to prevent unauthorized use of the unit before 
maintenance is complete.
Hydraulic and electrical power must be OFF when 
servicing the equipment. For maximum protection, 
use an OSHA approved locking device to lock 
out all power sources. Only the person servicing 
the equipment should have the key to unlock the 
device.
The maintenance prop must be in the upright 
“service” position when working under the dock 
leveler. For maximum protection, use an OSHA 
approved locking device to lock the maintenance 
prop in the service position. Only the person 
servicing the equipment should have the key to 
unlock the device.
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4111-0010 — February 2011
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SAFETY
4111-0010 — Nov 2010
Maintenance Safety Precautions
