Wood’s Powr-Grip MRTA611LDC2 - Manual (Page 24)

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1 PLUNGER
2 T-HANDLE - ENGAGED
3 T-HANDLE - DISENGAGED
B3
B4
T
O
L
IFT AND
M
OVE THE
L
OAD
Lift bar must be oriented vertically to lift load (see T
O
T
ILT
).
About the Tilt Linkage
The tilt linkage is designed to minimize operator effort and to automatically hold a balanced load
in either the upright or the flat position.
Unbalanced loads may tilt unexpectedly during lifter operation.
However, an unbalanced load may tilt unexpectedly when lifted, resulting in load damage or
injury to anyone in the load's path.
Make sure load is positioned correctly on lifter (see T
O
A
PPLY
).
To minimize these risks, make certain prior to lifting any load that it has appropriate L
OAD
C
HARACTERISTICS
(see INTENDED USE) and is attached correctly to the lifter (see T
O
A
PPLY THE
P
ADS
TO A
L
OAD
preceding).
Engaging or Disengaging Tilt Locks
Although the tilt linkage normally holds a balanced load in
position, the tilt locks can be used to prevent tilt motion due
to wind loads or other unexpected forces. Tilt locks should
only be needed if the operator cannot maintain control of the
load using the control handle or other appropriate means
(such as when using the lifter to install glass in multi-story
buildings). Tilt locks are a secondary safety device and do
not eliminate the need to load the lifter correctly (see T
O
A
PPLY THE
P
ADS TO A
L
OAD
: Positioning the Lifter on the Load
preceding).
Caution: Failure to load lifter correctly may damage
tilt locks or other lifter components.
To engage tilt locks:
1) Make sure the pad frame is oriented in either the
horizontal or the vertical position.
2) Turn both T-handles to the engaged position (see figure
B3).
3) Make sure that the plungers of both tilt locks are fully
inserted in the corresponding holes on the lifter.
To disengage tilt locks:
1) Pull both T-handles outward and turn them to the
disengaged position (see figure B4).
2) Make sure that the plungers of both tilt locks are fully
retracted from the holes before attempting to tilt the
lifter.