For Your Safety; Appropriate Use - Vigor V 2480 Betriebsanleitung

For your safety

T his paragraph gives an overview of important safety advice which helps to ensure the optimal pro-
tection of personnel as well as the safe and trouble-free operation of the tool. All stickers and labels on
the tool must be observed and must be kept legible.
1. General information
• This tool was developed and manufactured according to the technical norms and standards valid at
the time and is considered to be operationally reliable. Nevertheless, the tool can present a danger
when it is not used as intended or is used in an inappropriate way by non-qualified personnel. Please
make sure that any person using this tool or carrying out maintenance work carefully reads these oper-
ating instructions and fully understands all information given before using the tool.
• Any modification of the tool is strictly forbidden.
• All safety, warning and operating information present on the device must be kept legible. Replace any
damaged labels or stickers.
• All specifications for configured values and ranges must be observed.
• The jack must only be used on hard, even floors.
Always secure the vehicle with chocks.
• Work under a raised load is only permitted when appropriate supports are in place.
2. Owner's responsibility
• Keep the operating instructions together with the tool at all times.
• The tool may only be used if it is in good working order. If the jack mechanism behaves in a jerky and/or
bumpy way, stop using the tool and inspect it.
• All safety equipment must always be within reach and should be checked regularly.
• In addition to the safety advice given in these operating instructions, the general provisions for accident
prevention, safety and environmental protection relevant for the application range of this tool must be
observed.
• Specialist knowledge and/or suitable training is required to use and repair the tool.

3. Appropriate use

O perational reliability can only be covered by express or implied warranty if the tool is used as intended
and in accordance with the specifications given in the operating instructions. In addition to the safety
advice given in these operating instructions, the general provisions for accident prevention, safety and
environmental protection relevant for the application range of this tool must be observed.
• Always ensure that the use and maintenance of the tool complies with relevant local and national
regulations.
• The jack is used to raise passenger vehicles on one side.
• The maximum permitted load can be found in the table containing technical data.
• The jack must not be moved under load.
• Overload may cause the hydraulic system to fail and lead to personal injury or damage to property.
• Using the ViGOR jack incorrectly or disregarding the safety advice may result in serious injury or death.
• Any deviation from the intended use and/or any misapplication of the tool is not permitted and will be
considered as improper use.
• Any claims against the manufacturer and/or its authorised agents resulting from damage caused by
improper use of the tool are invalid.
• Any personal injury or material losses caused by improper use of the tool are the sole responsibility of the
owner.
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