Skyjack SJ12 Operating Manual

Section 2 - Familiarization Function Tests
It is the responsibility of the operator to read, completely understand and follow all instructions and warnings
contained in this operating manual and on the aerial platform.
FAMILIARIZATIONFAMILIARIZATION
Lift/Drive/Steer Enable
Trigger Switch
Rocker Switch
Horn Pushbutton
Lift/Off/Drive Switch
Emergency Stop Button/
Operation Light
Controller
• Test Driving
1. Ensure path of intended motion is clear.
2. Without activating “ ” enable trigger
switch attempt to drive “ ” forward and
“ ” reverse .
Result: Aerial platform drive functions
should not operate.
3. Activate and hold “ ”enable trigger switch.
4. Slowly move controller handle in “ ”
forward direction until aerial platform begins
to move, and then return handle to center
position.
Result: Aerial platform should move in
forward direction, and then come to a stop.
5. Slowly move controller handle in “ ”
reverse direction until aerial platform begins
to move, and then return handle to center
position.
Result: Aerial platform should move in
reverse direction, and then come to a stop.
• Test Brakes
WARNING
Brakes will engage instantly when you
release the controller handle, causing
aerial platform to stop immediately.
1. Ensure path of intended motion is clear.
2. Activate and hold “ ” enable trigger
switch.
3. Drive aerial platform “ ” forward and then
“ ” backward. Test brake by releasing
controller handle.
Result: Aerial platform should come to a
stop. If aerial platform pulls to one side
while stopping, do not operate aerial
platform until brake adjustments have been
checked.
4. Drive aerial platform “ ” forward and
then “ ” backward. Test brake again by
releasing “ ” enable trigger switch only.
Result: Aerial platform should come to an
instant and abrupt stop. If aerial platform
does not stop immediately, or if aerial
platform pulls to one side while stopping,
do not operate aerial platform until brake
adjustments have been checked.
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Skyjack SJ12 Specifications

General

Gradeability	25%
Drive Motor	24V DC
Machine Width	32 in (0.81 m)
Stowed Height	6.5 ft
Overall Width	32 in (0.81 m)
Stowed Height (Rails Folded)	6.5 ft
Drive Speed (Elevated)	0.5 mph (0.8 km/h)
Power Source	Electric