What to check before lifting

Start with identification

Find the model identification and matching manual. Compare installed attachments with the documentation. If equipment history is unknown or parts were replaced without confirmation, arrange inspection before use.

Recognise damage; do not improvise repairs

Wire rope, pulleys, mast sections, forks and locks form the mechanism. GUIL ULK documentation identifies separate safety systems. Report deformation, corrosion or a questionable lock to service; never bypass a protective device.

Organise the work

Assign a responsible person, an area protected from unauthorised access and a plan for a stoppage. The exact setup, levelling and lifting sequence comes from the model manual. This overview does not replace training.

Prepare these details

Manual for the exact modelInspection and service recordResponsible person and working zone

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Two more useful answers

Is an automatic lock enough verification?

No. It is one part of a system that must be sound and correctly used.

Can I modify a damaged part myself?

Do not improvise on structural or safety parts; contact authorised service.

Sources and further reading

Editorial summary · checked 11 September 2026. International guidance provides technical context, not a statement of Croatian regulations. Current instructions for the exact model take precedence.