Sinoboom AB18J - Work Environment Hazards

© Oct. 2022 3-4 GTZZ18J Operation Manual
SAFETY
TIPPING HAZARD
• Do not use the platform or boom
assembly to push other machines
or objects.
• Do not allow the platform or boom
assembly touch nearby
structures.
• Do not tie off the platform with
ropes or other binding materials
to nearby structures.
• Do not place any load outside the
platform.
• When the platform is caught or
stuck or when other objects in the
vicinity impede its normal
movement, do not use the
platform controller to lower the
platform. If you intend to lower the
platform with the ground
controller, first ensure that all
persons have left the platform.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
HAZARDS
UNSAFE JOBSITE HAZARDS
• Do not operate the machine on
surfaces, edges or potholes that
cannot bear the weight of the
machine. Raise or extend the
boom only when the machine is
on firm, flat ground.
• Never travel on uneven terrain or
unstable surfaces or in other
dangerous conditions when the
platform is raised.
• When the machine is on rough
ground with gravel or other
uneven surfaces, or near holes
and steep slopes, maintain a
minimum distance of 0.6m (2ft)
and reduce the speed.
• Do not use the tilt alarm as a level
indicator. The tilt alarm on the
platform will sound only when the
machine is heavily tilted.
• If the tilt alarm sounds when the
machine drives up a slope, lower
the boom as per the following
procedures and move the
machine to firm and level ground.
Make sure not to rotate the boom
while lowering it.
1. Lower the main boom;
2. Lower the articulated boom;
3. Retract the telescopic boom.
• If the tilt alarm sounds when the
machine drives down a slope,
lower the boom as per the
following procedures and move
the machine to firm and level
ground. Make sure not to rotate
the boom while lowering it.
1. Retract the telescopic boom;
2. Lower the articulated boom;
3. Lower the main boom.
• The drive speed should not
exceed 1.1km/h (0.68mph) when
the platform is raised.
• If the machine can be used
outdoors, never operate it in
strong or gusty wind. Do not raise