Vehicle Lifts And Basic Safety

Car lifts save time when you need to do repair jobs

, by making the underside of the car accessible.They are an essential item of garage equipment supply.

When draining oil, you can easily remove the drain plug, which is located on the bottom of the vehicle. Without a car lift, you would need to use a hydraulic jack to boost up the front end of the car and place two jack stands under it. These would need to be in place before you could drain the oil.

Before you use a lifting system, you should know the basic safety precautions. That way you'll avoid accidents. Failure to follow safety rules could result in injury or even death. Below are some do's and don'ts for using car lifts.

Vehicle Lift Do's

- Be sure to have proper guidance on the basic operations of the lift. Improper use can result in someone getting hurt.

- Make a thorough inspection of the car lift before using it every day. Each component must be in working order and properly lubricated.

- The locking devices must attach tightly. If one is loose, fix it.

- Always wear safety goggles when working under the car. This will thwart dirt from getting in your eyes.

- The vehicle should be balanced on the car lift before you raise it up. You don't want it to topple over.

- If you're using a drive-on car lift, make sure that you install the safety wedge behind the tire. Without it, the car might slide off.

- Before lifting, check to see if you have suitable ceiling clearance. This is especially important for tall vehicles like RV's and trucks.

- Stop lifting at knee height and gently check the stability of the car on the lift. That way, you can fix the position of the car before raising it higher.

- Before you lower the car, clear the area below of tools and people.

Vehicle Lift Don'ts

- The vehicle must be empty before raising it up. Never lift it if it still has occupants.

- Each car lift model has a specified maximum weight capacity. You must not go over the limit at any time.

- Some situations require the use of support stands, such as when you extract the transmission or engine of a car. Don't lower the vehicle onto the support stand, but rather raise the support to the vehicle's level.

- Don't repair a car lift by yourself when you come across a problem with. Get in touch with the manufacturer.

These are some of the things you need to take into account to use car lifts safely.

by:Anna Barlow

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