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  • #154484
    Anonymous
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    Something I learned when I used to work somewhere and lifted very heavy things. Proper lifting technique will help a lot. DON’T use your back, USE your knees and keep it close when lifting. It is also recommended to stretch before you get up from bed in morning and warm up you body before you go to the work (in our case).

    Adrian

    #154485
    Anonymous
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    I hurt my back a few weeks ago. I am realizing that I can,t continue to pick the buffer up and carry it up stairs or into houses anytime i wish! I purchased a buffer caddy from Mark, and i love it. I was amazed how easily it goes on and off the buffer and what differance itmade!! Thanks Mark

    #154486
    bboom29536
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    I want to say Thank you and your welcome
    I’m glad you like it, because I sure do.

    #154487
    Anonymous
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    Mark,
    We’re interested in ordering another buffer caddie. Could you tell us how we can order it?

    Thanks!
    Bryan Ferris
    Charles City, IA
    641-330-0246 cell

    #154488
    Anonymous
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    #154489
    Anonymous
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    Good morning everyone,

    Happy 2013.

    I know this an old string, but this may help some of the operators. I have the new minute man buffer and the Buffer Caddy will not fit so a have tried out several solutions for easily moving that heavy piece of equipment. I have found that Prolifter moving straps made by the same company who makes the sliders, makes moving the buffer much much easier. The two straps under the buffer and slid over your shoulders takes the majority of the weight and frees up you hands to guide it around doors, corners and stairwells. Lowes sells them for approx $20.00…….the best low cost solution I have found.

    It really helps one man operations.

    Hope this helps

    Stefan and Sherry

    #154490
    Anonymous
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    Could you possibly attach a picture to show us?

    Bryan Ferris

    #154491
    Anonymous
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    I just Googled those Pro Lifter Straps and I’m not sure about that 🙂 .
    I would say the proper lifting technique and maybe back support belt will do the best job but, if you have any pic how you attach those straps to the buffer and carry it that would be great.

    Adrian

    #154492
    Anonymous
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    Brian and Adrian,

    I will post pictures this weekend

    #154493
    Anonymous
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    I have both the Nobles and the Minuteman buffers. While I believe the Minuteman to be a better buffer it is heavier to carry. With the Nobles I could balance it on my right thigh while carrying it reducing the load, especially when going up and down stairs. However, the Minuteman base is longer and balancing the weight load is difficult as the wheels get in the way. I too am not sure how the straps would work. From what you describe I have this vision of the buffer being carried on your back with the straps over your shoulders. 😕

    #154494
    NJ05
    Participant

    ON CARRYING THE BUFFER
    I very seldom carry the buffer. On stairs I lower the handle to one of the lower positions and it will glide somewhat easily up or down stairs on it’s base. I also installed a ramp a couple years ago on the sliding door side of my econoline that works wonderful. It is hinged at the floor, folds up ( it is in two pieces) and latches to the safety screen. It was easy to make and install. Remember “LIFT WITH YOUR LEGS NOT WITH YOUR BACK !

    #154495
    Anonymous
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    Gary,
    can you post a pic? I’m thinking to buy a ramp also but, I don’t know which ramp will work good.
    Thanks
    Adrian

    #154496
    NJ05
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    I will try to post photo this week. It is fairly easy to do , however each van may be diffferent with door configuration. Mine is kinda a prototype, I want to work on it to make it even better……… It works really great though. I tried the portable ones …they just did’t do it for me.

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