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Section 1 – About this Mobile Elevating
Work Platform (MEWP)
1.1 Read and heed
Skyjack is continuously improving and expanding
product features on its equipment; therefore,
specications and dimensions are subject to change
without notice.
1.1-1 Mobile Elevating Work Platform
(MEWP) denition
A MEWP is a mobile machine intended for moving
persons, tools, and material to working positions. It
consists of a work platform with controls, an extending
structure, and a chassis.
1.1-2 Purpose of equipment
The Skyjack Vertical Mast lifts are designed to move
personnel, tools, and materials to working positions.
1.1-3 Use of equipment
The MEWP is a highly maneuverable, mobile work
station. Only elevate the platform, or drive while
elevated on a rm, level surface.
1.1-4 Operation manual
The operation manual is an essential part of the
MEWP. It is important to always keep a copy of this
manual in the weather-resistant manual storage box of
the MEWP. The manual must be in good condition.
1.1-5 Operator
Before the operator uses the MEWP, they must read
and completely understand this information:
1. The full contents of the operation manual,
including the operating procedures, the MEWP
limitations, the responsibilities of the operator
for the operation, the applicable maintenance,
warnings and safety instructions.
2. The safety panel label on the platform, the labels
on the MEWP and the attachments.
Compare the labels on the MEWP with the labels in
this manual. Immediately replace any labels that are
damaged or missing.
Only trained and authorized personnel are permitted
to operate a MEWP.
The operator must be familiar with the employer’s
work rules and related government regulations.
1.1-6 Service policy and warranty
Skyjack warrants each new product to be free of
defective parts and workmanship for the rst 2 years
or 3000 hours, whichever occurs rst. Your local
Skyjack dealer will replace or repair any defective
part, with no charge for parts or labor. In addition,
all products have a 5 year structural warranty.
Contact the Skyjack Service Department for warranty
statement extensions or exclusions.
1.1-7 Ownership of MEWP
Notify Skyjack of MEWP ownership. If you sell or
transfer the ownership of a MEWP, promptly notify
Skyjack of the new owner’s contact information.
Skyjack needs this information to inform the owner of
any updates or additional activities that are necessary
to keep the machine in proper working condition.
1.1-8 Optional equipment
This MEWP accepts a variety of optional equipment.
Refer to Section 7.1 for a list of the optional
accessories. Section 5 contains operating instructions
for these options.
For components or systems that are not standard,
speak to the Skyjack Service Department. Give the
model and serial number for each applicable MEWP.