Skyjack SJ12 E - 5.5 Drive forward or rearward; 5.6 Steer; 5.7 Platform traversing

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Drive forward or rearward Section 5 – Operation
5.5 Drive forward or rearward
WARNING
Make sure there are no personnel or obstructions
in the path of travel. Acquaint yourself with the
blind spots of the MEWP. If you do not obey, there
is a risk of death or serious injury.
WARNING
Do not drive the MEWP elevated in the areas
where the electrical cables or debris are in the
path of travel. If you do not obey, there is a risk of
death or serious injury.
1. Energize the platform control console (refer to
Section 5.3).
2. Move the lift/off/drive switch to the drive
position.
3. Squeeze and hold the function-enable switch.
4. Move the controller handle forward or rearward
to drive at and in the necessary speed and
direction.
5. Move the controller handle to the neutral
central position to stop. Release the function-
enable switch.
WARNING
Push the emergency-stop button when you are at
the necessary location or elevation. This prevents
unintended MEWP movement. If you do not obey,
there is a risk of death or serious injury.
CAUTION
The pothole protection relies on stable ground
clearance. If the total MEWP weight is ever on the
pothole protection, immediately lower the platform,
and lock and tag the MEWP. A qualied service
technician must do a complete inspection. If you
do not obey, there is a risk of MEWP damage.
5.6 Steer
1. Energize the platform control console (refer to
Section 5.3).
2. Move the lift/off/drive switch to the drive
position.
3. Squeeze and hold the function-enable switch.
4. Push the steering rocker switch on top of the
controller handle in one of the two directions to
steer.
NOTE
The steer function is not proportional. Drive and steer
functions can be active at the same time.
5.7 Platform traversing
1. To traverse the platform, step on the foot pedal
on the platform
1
and grasp the platform
repositioning handle
2
. Then carefully push or
pull the platform until you reach the necessary
position.
1
2. Make sure the foot pedal
1
rests in one of the
locking slots.
NOTE
When the platform is traversed, the drive function is
disabled. Make sure to fully retract the platform to
enable the drive function.
2