1 — SAFETY
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Battery Maintenance
Ensure the following general safety precautions are followed whenever performing
battery maintenance on the XLB-4232 DC Boom Lift.
• ALWAYS check battery acid level daily. Check battery test indicator for proper
state of charge on maintenance free batteries before using lift.
• ALWAYS wear safety glasses when working near battery.
• ALWAYS avoid contact with battery acid. Battery acid causes serious burns.
Avoid contact with skin or eyes. If accidental contact occurs, flush with water
and consult a physician immediately.
• ALWAYS disconnect ground cable first when removing battery.
• ALWAYS connect ground cable last when installing battery.
• ALWAYS charge batteries in open, well-ventilated areas.
• NEVER smoke when servicing battery.
• NEVER allow batteries to overcharge and boil.
• NEVER short across battery posts to check for current. NEVER break a live
circuit at battery.
• NEVER jump start other vehicles using boom lift battery.
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
structural 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 visible to the naked eye), Bil-Jax requires that the lift be returned to our facility at
125 Taylor Parkway, Archbold, Ohio, for reconditioning. If you have any questions
concerning what constitutes structural damage, please call the Bil-Jax Service Department
at 419.445.9675.
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
distributor, please notify Bil-Jax of these non-maintenance repairs and request a repair
form to be filled out and returned to Bil-Jax.
