SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Crushing and Collision Hazards
• Approved head gear must be worn by all operating and
ground personnel.
• Keep hands and limbs out of the scissor arm assembly during
operation.
• Watch for obstructions around machine and overhead when
driving. Check clearances above, on sides, and bottom of plat-
form when lifting or lowering platform.
• During operation, keep all body parts inside platform railing.
• Always post a lookout when driving in areas where vision is
obstructed.
• Keep non-operating personnel at least 6 ft (1.8 m) away from
machine during all driving operations.
• Under all travel conditions, the operator must limit travel
speed according to conditions of ground surface, congestion,
visibility, slope, location of personnel, and other factors caus-
ing hazards of collision or injury to personnel.
• Be aware of stopping distances in all drive speeds. When driv-
ing in high speed, reduce drive speed before stopping. Travel
grades in low speed only.
• Do not use high speed drive in restricted or close quarters or
when driving in reverse.
• Exercise extreme caution at all times to prevent obstacles from
striking or interfering with operating controls and persons in
the platform.
• Ensure that operators of other overhead and floor level
machines are aware of the MEWP’s presence. Disconnect
power to overhead cranes. Barricade floor area if necessary.
• Do not operate over ground personnel. Warn personnel not to
work, stand, or walk under a raised platform. Position barri-
cades on floor as necessary.
IF DRIVING MACHINE WITH THE PLATFORM CONTROL STATION FROM GROUND, DO
NOT HANG THE CONTROL BOX ON ANY PART OF THE MACHINE WHILE DRIVING. HOLD
THE CONTROL BOX AND KEEP AT LEAST 3 FT (1 M) DISTANCE FROM MACHINE.
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