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Function tests Section 4 – Inspections Before Operation
4. Turn and hold the off/platform/base key
3
switch to the base position.
5. Turn and hold the lower/neutral/raise switch
4
to the raise position.
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Result: The platform rises.
4.3-4 Do a test of the lower/neutral/raise
switch
1. Turn and hold the off/platform/base key
3
switch to the base position.
2. Turn and hold the lower/neutral/raise switch
4
to the raise position.
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Result: The platform rises.
3. Turn and hold the lower/neutral/raise
4
switch
to the lower position.
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Result: The platform lowers.
4.3-5 Do a test of the emergency-
lowering function
WARNING
Look for overhead obstructions or other possible
hazards around the MEWP when you raise the
platform. Do not lower the platform unless the area
below is clear of personnel and obstructions. If
you do not obey, there is a risk of death or serious
injury.
1. Raise the platform.
2. Push the emergency-stop button
2
.
3. On the rear of the base, pull out and hold the
emergency-lowering valve
5
to fully lower the
platform.
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Result: The platform fully lowers.
4.3-6 Do a test of the emergency-stop
button on the platform
1. Make sure the main power disconnect
1
switch is in the on position.
2. Pull the emergency-stop button
2
on the base
control console.
3. Turn the off/platform/base key switch
3
to the
platform position.
WARNING
Fall Hazard. Use the three points of contact
principle when you use the MEWP to enter or exit
the platform. If you do not obey, there is a risk of
death or serious injury
4. Enter the platform and close the gate.
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