TB-43-0156
STAND, VEHICLE SUPPORT: 5 TON AND 7 TON
TECHNICAL BULLETIN; SAFETY INSPECTION AND OPERATION
JULY 2010
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WARNING SUMMARY
This warning summary contains general safety warnings that must be understood and applied during
operation and maintenance of this equipment.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in
serious injury or death to personnel.
FIRST AID
For first aid information, refer to FM 4-25.11, First Aid.
EXPLANATION OF SAFETY WARNING ICONS
HEAVY OBJECT
– Heavy object on human figure shows that heavy parts present a danger to
life or limb.
HEAVY OBJECT
– Foot with heavy object on top shows that heavy parts can crush and
harm.
HEAVY OBJECT
– Hand with heavy object on top shows that heavy parts can crush and
harm.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS DESCRIPTION
WARNING
VEHICLE SUPPORT STAND HAZARDS
The use of locally purchased stands using straight pins inserted through base
and column to hold up load is not recommended. Pin substitution is unsafe and
could result in stand failure, causing severe injury or death to user.
The use of damaged, corroded or otherwise defective stands could result in stand
failure, causing severe injury or death to user. Always inspect stands prior to use.
Study, understand and follow all instructions before operating this device.
Failure to heed these instructions may result in property damage and/or
personnel injury or death:
Under-vehicle work shall use a certified vehicle hoist (preferred) or vehicle
support stands in combination with blocking and shoring.
Do not exceed rated capacity.
Use only on a hard level surface.
Center load on saddle.
Use as a matched pair to support each end of the vehicle.
No alterations shall be made or attachments added to this product.
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