Skyjack SJ12 User Manual

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SJ12, SJ16213721AAA
Section 6 – Additional Procedures Winch and tow the MEWP
6.3 Winch and tow the MEWP
WARNING
Tip-over hazard. Make sure that platform is fully
lowered before you push, winch or tow. Sudden
movement can cause the MEWP to become
unstable. If you do not obey, there is a risk of
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Tip-over hazard. In emergency situations, where
the MEWP functions are unavailable, and an
obstruction prevents the platform lower function,
carefully move the MEWP. Move the MEWP
sufciently far away to clear the obstruction. Do
not move at a speed faster than 50 mm/sec (2 in/
sec). If you do not obey, there is a risk of death,
serious injury, and/or MEWP damage.
WARNING
When you push, winch or tow, do not move the
MEWP at a speed faster than 3.2 km/h (2.0 mph). If
you do not obey, there is a risk of death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Do not push, winch, or tow the MEWP onto a
slope. Only brake the tow vehicle slowly. Do not
pull the MEWP down a slope to a winch. Make sure
that there are no personnel in the path you plan to
travel. If you do not obey, there is a risk of death,
serious injury, and/or MEWP damage.
WARNING
Do not manually disengage the brakes if the
MEWP is on a slope. If you do not obey, there is a
risk of death or serious injury.
WARNING
Tip-over hazard. Disengage the brakes manually
before you push, winch, or tow the MEWP. If you
do not obey, there is a risk of death or serious
injury.
1. Release the brakes manually. Refer to
Section 6.2.
2. Remove the wheel chocks or blocks.
3. Push, winch, or tow the MEWP to the necessary
location.
4. Put the MEWP on a rm, level surface.
5. Use wheel chocks or blocks at the front and rear
of the wheels to prevent MEWP movement.
6. Pull out the plunger of the brake auto-reset
valve to re-engage the brakes.
WARNING
Engage the brakes immediately after the MEWP is
at the necessary location. If you do not obey, there
is a risk of death or serious injury.
6.4 Move the MEWP for
transport
When you drive a MEWP onto or remove it from a
transport vehicle, on a public road, give protection to
the person(s) involved. Protection can include:
▪
Warning cones
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Road signs and signaling devices
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Applicable personal protective equipment, such
as reective clothing
▪
Flag personnel to warn other vehicles of the
MEWP and other related vehicles
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Other applicable control measures.
Obey all the national, state/provincial/territorial, and
local safety rules when you move the MEWP for
transport. Only qualied personnel with authorization
must drive the MEWP on to or remove it from a
transport vehicle.
Be sure the vehicle capacity and load equipment,
hoists, chains, straps, and other related items are
sufcient to withstand the maximum MEWP weight.
Park the transport vehicle on a level surface. Use
wheel chocks or blocks to prevent unintended vehicle
movement during this operation.

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