Airo XP Series - 4 Installation and Preliminary Checks; Becoming Acquainted with the Machine; Preliminary Operation Checks

Use and Maintenance Manual - XP - XLP Series
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4. INSTALLATION AND PRELIMINARY CHECKS
The machine is supplied completely assembled, therefore it can perform all functions in safety as provided for by the manufacturer.
No preliminary operation is required. To unload the machine, follow the instructions in chapter “Handling and carrying”.
Place the machine on a sturdy enough surface (see paragraph 3.3.5) and with a gradient below max. allowed gradient (see
technical features “Stability limits”).
4.1 Becoming acquainted with the machine
Anyone wishing to use a machine with weight, height, width and length characteristics or which generally differs significantly from
the training received must be updated in order to cover the differences.
The employer shall be responsible for ensuring all the operators who use work equipment are adequately trained and in order with
applicable health and safety legislation.
4.2 Preliminary operation checks
Before using the machine read the instructions given in this manual and the concise instructions indicated on the platform plate.
Check the perfect integrity of the machine (by sight check) and read the plates showing machine operating limits.
Before using the machine the operator must always check visually that:
 The battery is completely charged.
 The oil level lies between the min. and max. value (with lowered platform).
 The ground is sufficiently horizontal and solid.
 The machine carries out all operations in safety.
 The wheels are correctly secured
 The wheels are in good condition.
 Make sure the guard rails are fastened to the platform and the gate/s are in automatic reclosing mode. For DUAL models also
check out the operation of the safety pins of the telescopic rails.
 The structure does not show clear faults (visually check welding of lifting structure).
 The instructions plates are perfectly readable.
 The controls (including the emergency stops) are perfectly efficient.
 The braking system to the pedal is efficient.
 The anchoring points for the harness are in perfect state of conservation.
Do not use the machine for purposes different from those it was intended for.