SP Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
USA ā 11/14
Original instructions
4.3.4 OPERATION
NEVER START THE NIFTYLIFT IF YOU SMELL GASOLINE, LIQUID PROPANE OR
DIESEL. THESE FUELS ARE FLAMMABLE.
BEFORE OPERATING THE NIFTYLIFT ENSURE THAT EACH OPERATOR HAS READ
AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE OPERATING MANUAL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
ALL MODELS
1) Ensure all red emergency stops are out.
2) Turn key switch at ground control station to Basket (fully clockwise).
DIESEL ENGINE
3) COLD ENGINE: - turn the Diesel Glow/Start selector to the Glow position (anti-clockwise). This
engages the glow plug pre-heat system. Hold for 5-10 seconds then turn the key to the Start
position (fully clockwise) and the engine will fire.
4) WARM ENGINE: - turn the Diesel Glow/Start selector to the Start position (clockwise) and the
engine will fire.
ALL MODELS
5) Set the speed selector control as required. Speed I gives minimum function control speed and
Speed III allows maximum function control speed.
6) Depress the footswitch or push and hold green power button on the basket control panel.
7) Select a function or functions and operate the appropriate proportional paddles (levers) in full
accordance with manufacturers operating and safety manual.
8) To return control to the base controls, turn base control key-switch to the Ground position
(Centre).
9) When not in use return booms to the stowed position. Turn base control key-switch on the
ground control station to the fully anti-clockwise OFF position and chock wheels.
ALWAYS ENSURE THE NIFTYLIFT IS ON A FIRM LEVEL SURFACE AND THE AREA
IS FREE OF ANY OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS.
ENGAGING THE RED EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON WILL SHUT DOWN THE
ENGINE, AND THE ELECTRIC CIRCUIT PREVENTING OPERATION OF ANY
FUNCTION.