Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
SKYJACK, Page 6
SJ800 - E Series
Battery Powered
Safety Precautions (Continued)
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
• DO NOT overload the platform, the lift relief
valve does not protect against overloading when
the platform is elevated. (Machines without load
sensing)
• DO NOT attempt to free a snagged platform with
lower controls until personnel are removed from
the platform.
• DO NOT position the aerial platform against an-
other object to steady the platform.
WARNING
Entering and exiting the aerial platform
should only be done using the three
points of contact system.
• Use only equipped access openings
and ladders.
• Enterandexitonlywhentheaerial
platform is in the fully retracted position.
• Douse three points of contact to enter and
exit the platform. Enter and exit the platform
from the ground only. Face the machine when
entering or exiting the platform.
• Three points of contact means that two hands
and one foot OR one hand and two feet are in
contact with the aerial platform or the ground at
all times during entering and exiting.
WARNING
An operator should not use any aerial
platform that:
•doesnotappeartobeworkingproperly.
•hasbeendamagedorappearstohave
worn or missing parts.
•hasalterationsormodificationsnotap
proved by the manufacturer.
•hassafetydeviceswhichhavebeen
altered or disabled.
Failure to avoid these hazards could re-
sult in death or serious injury.
Jobsite Inspection
Do not use in hazardous locations.•
Perform a thorough jobsite inspection prior to •
operating the aerial platform, to identify potential
hazards in your work area.
Be aware of moving equipment in the area. Take •
appropriate actions to avoid collision.