Section 3 - Operation Start Operation
3.8-3 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 base/off/platform key switch to “
”
platform position.
WARNING
Ensure that you maintain three points of
contact to mount/dismount platform.
4. Open the gate (if equipped) and access the
platform.
5. Close the gate (if equipped).
6. On platform control console, pull out “ ”
emergency stop button.
3.8-4 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. On platform control console, select lift/off/drive
switch to “ ” lift position.
2. Activate and hold “ ” enable trigger switch.
3. Move controller handle forward or backward until
desired height is reached.
4. 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.
3.8-5 To Drive Forward or Backward
WARNING
Be aware of blind spots when operating
the aerial platform.
WARNING
Ensure that there are no personnel
or obstructions in the path of travel,
including blind spots.
NOTE
An interlock limit switch will cutout drive
functions when the platform is not fully
retracted.
1. On platform control console, select lift/off/drive
switch to drive “ ” position.
2. Activate and hold “ ” enable trigger switch.
3. Move controller handle “ ” forward/up or
“ ” backward/down to desired speed and
direction of aerial platform travel.
4. 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.
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