nifty 170SD series Operating/safety Instructions Manual

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SD SeriesOperating & Safety InstructionsEnglish/USA 09/03 113. Preparation and Inspection3.1 UNPACKINGSince the manufacturer has no direct control over the shipping or carriage of any Niftylift it is theresponsibility of the dealer and/or owner and/or leaser to ensure the Niftylift has not been damagedin transit and a Pre-operational Report has been carried out by a qualified engineer before the aerialplatform is put into service.A) Remove all ropes, straps and or chains used to secure the aerial platform during transit.B) Ensure any ramp, loading dock or fork lift used is capable of supporting or lifting the aerialplatform.C) If the aerial platform is to be driven off, please ensure that the operator has read and fullyunderstood this entire manual. Refer to the appropriate section for precise operatinginstructions.***Carry out the Inspection/service/pre-hire check list (see pages 38 & 39) before placing machinein service.3.2 PREPARATION FOR USEWhilst every effort has been made at the Niftylift factory to ensure your machine arrives in a safeand operable condition it is necessary to carry out a systematic inspection prior to putting the aerialplatform into service.THIS IS NOT A REQUEST IT IS MANDATORYTo assist the user in this task you will find enclosed a Inspection/service/pre-hire check list, whichmust be filled out upon delivery/receipt of the machine.Before the user carries out the Pre-operational Report he must have read and fully understood allthe contents of the Operating, Safety and Maintenance Manual.WARNING - FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE INITIAL PRE-OPERATIONALREPORT AND RETURN THE TOP COPY TO NIFTYLIFT RENDERS THEWARRANTY INVALID.WARNING - DO NOT OPERATE A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE ORMALFUNCTIONING MACHINE. CORRECT AND REPAIR ANY DEFECTSBEFORE OPERATING YOUR NIFTYLIFT.