AB16EJ Plus Operation Manual
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© March 2023
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
2.1 GENERAL
This chapter briefly describes the precautions that must
be followed for safe and proper operation and mainte-
nance of this machine. To ensure safe use and proper
operation of the machine, the operator must perform
routine maintenance on the machine in accordance with
the Operation Manual and Maintenance Manual. In ad-
dition, the machine must be regularly maintained and
serviced by a qualified service technician according to
the instructions provided in the Maintenance Manual.
Familiarize yourself with the local regulations concern-
ing Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) and re-
lated operations. The rules for equipment operation
from different countries, regions, or governments may
conflict with this manual, so the stricter safety operation
rules should be followed. If you have any questions
about safety, training, inspection, maintenance, pur-
poses and operation of the machine, please contact
Hunan Sinoboom Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
Sinoboom cannot foresee all the potential hazards re-
lated to this machine, so all parties involved should
place high importance on safety issues.
Failure to follow the operating instructions and
safety rules in this manual may result in machine
damage, property loss, and personal injury.
2.2 PREPARING FOR OPERATION
Operator’s Training and Knowledge
Requirements
Before operating this machine, read, understand, and
comply with all applicable regulations and requirements
of employers, local authorities, and the government re-
lated to equipment use.
Before operating this machine, you should read and fully
understand this manual, undergo professional training
based on this operating manual, and only operate this
machine independently after acquiring the qualification
for proficient operation. The training content shall in-
clude, but not be limited to, the following topics:
• Different warnings, operating instructions, and the
operation manual on the machine.
• Pre-start inspection
• Factors affecting the stability of the machine
• Common hazards and how to avoid them
• Workplace inspection
• Functions and related knowledge of all controls, in-
cluding emergency control
• Use of personal protective equipment appropriate to
the work task, workplace, and environment
• Safe operation
• Transport
• How to prevent unauthorized use
Workplace inspection
Before and during the operation of the machine, users
must pay attention to the hazards and take preventive
measures to avoid hazards in the work area. Without
the written permission of Hunan Sinoboom Intelligent
Equipment Co., Ltd., this machine shall not be used in
the following areas or conditions:
• Steep slopes or caves
• Ground with protrusions, obstacles, or debris
• Insecure or slippery surfaces
• Surfaces not sufficient to support the machine (ma-
chine weight + platform load)
• Trucks, trailers, rail cars, ships, or other equipment
• Dangerous locations
• Places with overhead electric wires, cranes, or other
potential obstacles
• In gusty and/or strong wind conditions, or lightning
• Unauthorized persons
• Other areas where unsafe conditions may occur
Machine Inspection
Make sure to complete all checks in strict accordance
with the steps in the Pre-operation Inspection section
of this manual before operating the machine:
• Pre-start inspection : Ensure that no components
are loose/loosening, missing or altered. Components
must be securely fixed, without visible damage, leak-
age, or excessive wear, etc., all parts must be in their
original positions and working normally; make sure
that all fluid levels, battery level, etc. are appropriate;
ensure that maintenance work has been completed