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with a coiled electrical cable that must be connect-
ed to the outlet on the front of the innermost boom
section near the carriage. The switch must be
accessible by the platform personnel any time the
platform is to be moved.
To de-activate the system, apply and hold the service
brakes on for three or more seconds, and press the bot-
tom of the PWP System rocker switch. The system is
de-activated when the lamp in the PWP System rocker
switch is off.
NOTE: If the lamp in the PWP system rocker
switch is flashing, apply the service brakes until
the lamp goes off.
Stabilizer System
This is an additional safety function while elevating
loads for placement. At a pre-determined angle, the
stabilizer cylinder on the rear axle will lock up. When
this happens, the parking brake is activated. The
machine will not be able to move until the boom is
lowered below the pre-determined angle.
SUSPENDED LOADS
The handling of suspended loads by means of the truss
boom or other similar device can introduce dynamic
forces affecting the stability of the machine that are not
considered in the stability criteria of industry test stan-
dards. Grades, sudden starts, stops and turns can cause
the load to swing and create a hazard.
DO NOT exceed the Telescopic Handler capacity for
handling suspended loads. Only lift the load vertically;
NEVER drag it horizontally. Use tag lines to restrain
load swing whenever possible.
Guidelines for “Free
Rigging/Suspended Loads”
1. The rigging equipment must be in good condition
and comply with the applicable U.S. OSHA regu-
lation, 1910.184, “Slings,” or 1926.251, “Rigging
equipment for material handling.”
2. The rigging equipment must be secured to the
forks such that it cannot slip or slide either side-
ways or fore and aft.
3. The capacity of the fork(s) and the machine
(whichever is less) must not be exceeded.
4. The load center must remain at 24” (610 mm) or
less.
5. No lifting of material may be done when anyone is
on the load, rigging or forks.
6. Multiple pickup points on the load are preferred to
prevent the load from rotating, but a single pickup
point may be used if one or more tag lines are uti-
lized. And, of course, the load must never be posi-
tioned over personnel at any time.
WARNING
NEVER use frame leveling to position an ele-
vated load. Always lower the load to the
ground and reposition the machine.
If a hydraulic boom circuit hose bursts with
the boom up, shut down the machine. DO NOT
attempt to lower the boom or make repairs.
Call your Gehl dealer.
WARNING
In an emergency, if the platform worker has
activated the remote shut-off switch and then
is not able to re-activate the switch, such as if
the worker fainted, then the Telescopic
Handler operator is permitted to turn off the
PWP System to regain control of the boom
functions, in order to lower the work platform
and come to the aid of the worker. But, under-
stand this is only
permitted in case of an
emergency. Otherwise, the PWP System must
be used at all times when there are workers on
the platform. This is the only exception!
As lift height increases, depth perception
decreases. High elevation placements may
require a signal person to guide the operator.
The machine becomes less stable as the load
is raised higher.
DO NOT ram the lift cylinders to the end of the
stroke. The resulting jolt could spill the load.
The truss boom attachment tool should ONLY
be used to lift and place loads when the
machine is in a stationary position. DO NOT
use to transport loads around the jobsite. This
can cause the load to swing, resulting in either
the load dropping or the machine tipping over.
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