SJIII Compacts & Conventionals
December 2007 Page 39
Section 2 - Operation Start Operation
Lowering Warning System - A lowering warning
system automatically stops lowering function
before reaching fully retracted position and
sounds the alarm. After the operator has released
down controls and taken time to check that no
person is near the scissors, the lowering function
can be reactivated.
2.10-3 To Activate Platform Control Console
1. Turn main power disconnect switch to “ ” on
position.
2. On base control console, pull out “
” emergency
stop button.
3. Select off/platform/base key switch to “
”
platform position.
WARNING
Ensure that you maintain three points of
contact when using the ladder to mount/
dismount platform.
4. Use the ladder of aerial platform to access
platform.
5. Close the gate.
6. On platform control console, pull out “
”
emergency stop button.
2.10-4 To Raise or Lower Platform Using
Platform Control Console
WARNING
Be aware of overhead obstructions or
other possible hazards around the aerial
platform when lifting.
WARNING
Do not lower the platform unless the
area below is clear of personnel and
obstructions.
1. Activate platform control console (refer to
Section 2.10-3).
2. For platform control console with toggle switch:
Select lift/off/drive switch to “
” lift position.
For platform control console with rotary switch:
Select lift/inclined drive/level drive switch to “
”
lift position.
3. Activate and hold “
” enable trigger switch.
4. Move controller handle forward or backward until
desired height is reached.
NOTE
Lowering is not proportional.
Lowering Warning System - A lowering warning
system automatically stops the lowering function
before reaching the fully retracted position and
sounds the alarm. After the operator has released
the down controls and taken time to check that no
person is near the scissors, the lowering function
can be reactivated.
5. Return controller to neutral center position to stop.
Release “
” enable trigger switch.
WARNING
To protect against unintended movement of
the aerial platform, push in the emergency
stop button after you have arrived at your
desired location or elevation.
NOTE
If the tilt alarm sounds and the platform does
not, or only partially raises, immediately
lower the platform completely and ensure
that the aerial platform is on a firm level
surface.
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