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Huey
23rd Mar 2007, 18:00
Just a reminder that Hi-Lifts used without the full attention of the operator bite. The injury was done last Sunday and looked alot worse around midweek. It was as I was lowering the Series 2 down and took the weight heard the pin go home so all the weight was on the handle and I think my hand slipped off and wack slightly dazed and bleeding alot.
Not looking for sympathy or pointers on my lapse of concentration just hopefuly learned a lesson for us all.
Hugh.
PS the jacks OK
BigJim
23rd Mar 2007, 18:30
Glad your OK, (just!), and specially glad it didn't get your eye.
Stumpy Doofleer
23rd Mar 2007, 19:18
That was a close one Huey:eek:, at least it didn't get your eye.
timbott
23rd Mar 2007, 19:38
Just a reminder that Hi-Lifts used without the full attention of the operator bite.

They can be nasty things, same as angle grinders, but neither require any training to use them. Now, a chain saw requires a license and, although hardly a safe machine, I think they are easier to operate than the afore mentioned lethal weapons:rolleyes:

cheers, Tim
toppa
23rd Mar 2007, 19:43
ouch!!! Glad your ok, close call looking at where the stiches are...


Cheers
JonathonMarshall
23rd Mar 2007, 20:32
hell!! hows your vision, did it affect it at all damn close call that!!!:eek::eek:
jamesetta
24th Mar 2007, 18:11
Glad your ok Huey.......a good reminder as we all get complacent after a while .........
charliedenny
24th Mar 2007, 19:33
that is one reason I will never ever ever lend my highlift to anybody
if I do the damage to myself thats fine.

glad your ok though these things can rally bite!:)
timbott
24th Mar 2007, 19:39
that is one reason I will never ever ever lend my highlift to anybody
if I do the damage to myself thats fine.

I gave mine away to that nutter scotana, as far as I know he is still alive:D

cheers, Tim
Backs4more
26th Mar 2007, 07:59
Unfortuantly I found out the hard way too...wet, muddy hand, sticking pin, and a lapse of concentration. Caught me square on the jaw and gave me 15 minutes of stars and flashing infront of my eyes.

I am looking for a non slip grip for the handle now.
Hubber
26th Mar 2007, 08:31
Unfortuantly I found out the hard way too...wet, muddy hand, sticking pin, and a lapse of concentration. Caught me square on the jaw and gave me 15 minutes of stars and flashing infront of my eyes.

.

hope your ok now bud ;)
rod at aberdeen
26th Mar 2007, 08:38
Glad you ok Huey and recovering well mate.

I hate highlift but the problem is they are a very handy bit of kit. Have got us out of a few sticky situations where we didnt have a winch. It sort of saved the day.

Catch up soon mate give me bell this week.

Rod