MAN. 126 rev.4 Use and maintenance manual S19
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Stabilize the machine using the stabilizers .
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Check that the stabilizers rest on a non-soft, solid ground that bears
the load indicated on each stabilizer.
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In case of soft ground, use supporting plates.
• It is forbidden to base the stabilizers on ground roughness: they
could be damaged.
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Level the machine in order to make the MEWP work on a horizontal
plane, maximum drop of the chassis: 1°
maximum slant of the ground:
3°.
4.6.4
During the entrance in the basket
• It is absolutely forbidden to use the equipment with loads
different from those indicated on the diagram or for forbidden uses;
• Do not overload the MEWP;
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During the different working operations, the use of the safety
belts is compulsory. Do not fasten the safety belts to external
structures but only to the supplied grips placed in the basket;
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Make sure that the bar lifted to enter the basket, has returned in
lock position;
4.6.5
During the use of the MEWP
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In any dangerous or irregular conditions, stop the machine by using
the emergency button. Before starting the machine again, check that
the dangerous conditions are over;
• It is strictly forbidden to level the basket when the machine is in
working position;
• Do not operate when the MEWP is in failure;
• It is forbidden to use the “platform control (emergency) position”
when there are operators inside the basket, unless there is emergency
or for testing operations before starting the work (which shall be carried
out without anyone in the basket): from downstairs, it is difficult to
esteem how far the basket and the MEWP structure components are
from possible obstacles
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Observe the MEWP working diagram;
• It is strictly forbidden to use the platform as a crane, to hang
posters, banners, poles, etc. to the basket or to any other part of the
MEWP;
• It is absolutely forbidden to lift or lower loads by using ropes and
pulleys;
• It is forbidden to lean out;
• It is forbidden to use the MEWP for recreational purposes;
• Do not perform the basket rotation operation together with other
operations;
• No material shall fall from above: fasten the working material
properly;
• Do not throw objects (tools), in any direction.
• In case of particular works (pruning, plants maintenance etc.) it is
forbidden to let trunks, pipes, poles etc. fall inside the basket or on the
MEWP structure: they can severely impair the MEWP stability;
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During particular works (paintings, etc), protect yourselves and the
machine;