MAN.241 Rev.5 ENG - Use and maintenance manual S23 page 66 of 127
It is forbidden to use tools not complying with
the laws in force;
➔ When working at low temperatures, it is neces-
sary to perform some in-vain operation so that
the hydraulic circuit oil reaches the operating)
temperature;
It is forbidden to let people walk or stay within
the MEWP working area;
It is forbidden to stay on the counter frame
floor, during MEWP operations.
➔ Firmly cling to the work platform during lift and
descent;
➔ Controls shall be started by slow and grad-
ual movements:
Do not operate controls swiftly and suddenly
It is forbidden to make the platform swing;
➔ Check the MEWP stability during all the opera-
tions phases;
➔ Do not move the MEWP during the working op-
erations;
➔ Keep enough safety distance from the obsta-
cles: avoid contacts with fixed (buildings, etc.)
and moving (vehicles, cranes, etc.) objects, with
the truck cabin, with the outriggers and with
other structure parts;
It is forbidden to use ladders or tables on the
basket in order to increase the MEWP out-
reach or working height;
➔ Be careful when working in close buildings: due
to the “wind tunnel” effect, sudden blasts could
cause swinging, thus impairing the machine sta-
bility;
It is forbidden to lift “full surface” panels
(signs, advertising panels, boards, etc.):
these could cause the “sail” effect;
It is forbidden to leave the MEWP unattended
when it is in working position;
It is forbidden to exceed the max number of
basket operators allowed;