Wood’s Powr-Grip P211047DC - Manual (Page 14)

Rev 12.0/12-12 12 P2-04-DCO: #35114:
T
O
T
ILT THE
L
OAD
WARNING: Never disengage both the rotation latch and the tilt latches at the
same time
This lifter is not designed for rotation and tilt functions to be used at the same time.
Disengaging the rotation and tilt latches simultaneously could cause uncontrolled and
unpredictable load movement, potentially resulting in load damage or injury to the operator.
CAUTION: Tilt function only works when pad channels are latched in center position
of rotation range.
Make sure the pad channels are latched in the center position of the rotation range (see T
O
R
OTATE THE
L
OAD
E
DGEWISE
preceding), as shown in the OPERATING FEATURES illustration,
because the tilt function is not designed to work in any other position.
WARNING: Make sure load is positioned correctly on lifter (see T
O
A
PPLY
);
unbalanced loads may tilt unexpectedly when latches are
disengaged.
Remember that the load requires more vertical space when tilted
to the upright position, as well as more horizontal space when
tilted to the flat position. Make sure there is sufficient clearance
for the load to tilt without contacting the operator or any nearby
objects. Maintain a firm grip on one control handle to keep the
load under control at all times. If the pad channels are latched in
the vertical position, pull the tilt release cable to disengage the tilt
latches, and prepare for a slight surge of motion as the load
begins to tilt. If load size permits, maintain control with the
handle throughout the tilt. For loads with overhang, it may be
necessary to release the control handle as the load approaches the flat position. If so, keep the
load under control using hand cups or other appropriate means. The pad channels
automatically latch in place when they return to the vertical position.
T
O
R
ELEASE THE
P
ADS FROM THE
L
OAD
WARNING: Load must be fully supported before releasing vacuum pads.
When the load is at rest and fully supported, pinch the
valve release levers against the valve handles for both
pad channels, and push the valve handles inward to
the “RELEASE” position (power off) until the vacuum
pads disengage completely from the load.
TO RELEASE