0608ME All Maintenance Manual
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© Jan. 2024
2 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
2.1 GENERAL
This chapter covers safety precautions that must be tak-
en when servicing the mobile elevating work platform.
Before carrying out any repair work, maintenance per-
sonnel must carefully read and understand all warnings
and precautions, and follow the instructions in this man-
ual when performing maintenance on the mobile elevat-
ing work platform.
It is forbidden to alter or modify the machine
without the written permission of Hunan
Sinoboom Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
2.2 INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
MAINTENANCE
Requirements for Maintenance
Personnel
Maintenance personnel is responsible for maintaining
the machine so that it can be operated safely and nor-
mally. Before performing inspection and maintenance
work on this machine, maintenance personnel should
read, understand and comply with all applicable regula-
tions and requirements of employers, local authorities,
and governments related to the operation of this ma-
chine. Maintenance personnel must also read and fully
understand this manual.
Maintenance personnel shall:
• obtain appropriate qualification and authorization
• be experienced professional technicians or
engineers
• be familiar with the machine and its associated risks
• receive appropriate training, including but not limited
to training on the use of special equipment
• be familiar with the safety precautions and related
operating procedures for maintenance work on this
machine.
NOTICE
• Only authorized personnel who have received ap-
propriate training and obtained qualifications may
repair this machine.
• Individuals who have consumed alcohol or medi-
cation, who experience physical or mental fatigue
or are unwell may not carry out any work on the
machine.
Precautions before Maintenance
Before and during inspection and maintenance proce-
dures personnel shall use caution and take measures to
avoid dangerous situations. Those measures include,
but are not limited to, the following:
1. Always park the machine on level, firm ground for
maintenance, and ensure that the maintenance
area is clean and unobstructed.
2. Choose appropriate safety equipment.
• Maintenance personnel must identify risks in
conjunction with inspection and maintenance
work, and select appropriate safety equipment
that is suitable for the type of work and the work
place conditions, such as safety helmets, protec-
tive masks, protective gloves, goggles, protec-
tive clothing, safety belts and safety shoes.
• Before carrying out inspection and maintenance
work, check that the safety equipment is in good
condition and is used correctly.
• Safety equipment must be inspected regularly
and needs to be replaced in case of damage.
3. Choose appropriate repair tools.
• Before conducting any inspection and/or mainte-
nance work, maintenance personnel shall pre-
pare appropriate tools as required for the type of
work, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers,
multimeter, pressure gauge, lubrication device,
jack and lifting equipment.
• Verify that the load capacity of jacks or lifting
equipment is suitable for the planned task. Refer
to the Weight of Major Components section to
select a device with sufficient load capacity.
• Service tools must be kept clean and in good
condition.