Height Rider/SP SeriesOperating & Safety InstructionsEnglish/USA – 03/10Original instructions133 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 lessee to ensure the Niftylift has not been damaged intransit and a Pre-operational Report has been carried out by a qualified engineer before the aerialplatform is put into service.1) Remove all ropes, straps and or chains used to secure the aerial platform during transit.2) Ensure any ramp, loading dock or forklift used is capable of supporting or lifting the aerial platform.3) 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 operating instructions.***Carry out the Pre-operational Report before placing machine in service.3.2 PREPARATION FOR USEWhilst every effort has been made at the Niftylift factory to ensure your machine arrives in a safe andoperable 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 Pre-operational Report, which must be filled outupon delivery/receipt of the machine.Before the user carries out the Pre-operational Report he must have read and fully understood all thecontents of the Operating, Safety and Maintenance Manual.WARNING - DO NOT OPERATE A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE ORMALFUNCTIONING MACHINE. CORRECT AND REPAIR ANY DEFECTS BEFOREOPERATING YOUR NIFTYLIFT.