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1-4 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Ensure the following general safety precautions are observed when maintenance is per-
formed on the Cougar Lift.
• ALWAYS perform maintenance procedures according to manufacturer's re-
quirements. NEVER short change maintenance procedures.
• ALWAYS check hydraulic system. Make sure all lines, connectors, and fittings
are tight and in good condition.
• ALWAYS keep all mechanisms properly adjusted and lubricated according to
maintenance schedule and manufacturers specifications.
• ALWAYS perform a function check of operating controls before each use and
after repairs have been made.
• ALWAYS locate and protect against possible pinch points prior to performing
maintenance and repairs.
• ALWAYS use only factory approved parts to repair or maintain this equipment.
If this equipment is rebuilt, retesting is required in accordance with factory in-
structions.
• NEVER add unauthorized fluids to the hydraulic system or battery. Check
manufacturers specifications.
• NEVER exceed the manufacturer's recommended relief valve settings.
• NEVER attempt repairs you do not understand. Consult manufacturer if you
have any questions regarding proper maintenance, specifications, or repair.
1-5 DAMAGED EQUIPMENT POLICY
Safety Statement
At Bil-Jax, we are dedicated to the safety of all users of our products. Therefore, all
Bil-Jax lifts are designed, manufactured and tested to comply with current applicable
Federal OSHA and ANSI codes and regulations.
Damage Policy
There may be occasions when a Bil-Jax lift is involved in an incident that results in struc-
tural damage to the lift. This can seriously compromise the ability of the lift to perform in
a safe manner. Therefore, whenever a Bil-Jax lift is damaged structurally or when there is
the possibility of structural damage (this damage may be internal and is not always visi-
ble to the naked eye), Bil-Jax requires that the lift be returned to our facility at 125 Tay-
lor Parkway, Archbold, Ohio, for reconditioning. If you have any questions concerning
what constitutes structural damage, please call the Bil-Jax Service Department at
800-537-0540.
Damage Repair Notice
There may be occasions when a Bil-Jax lift is involved in an incident resulting in non-
structural damage. When this occurs and repairs are made by the owner or area distribu-
tor, please notify Bil-Jax of these non-maintenance repairs and request a repair form to
be filled out and returned to Bil-Jax.
