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Section 1 – Scheduled Maintenance Visual and daily maintenance inspections
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1.7-7 Platform assembly
Do the inspection that follows in sequence:
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.
1. Enter the platform and close the gate.
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Platform, B
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Make sure there are no loose or missing parts,
and there is no visible damage.
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Make sure that all railings are correctly installed.
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Make sure that all fasteners are tight.
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Make sure that the gate is in good condition and
operates correctly.
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Make sure that the platform foot pedal is in
good working order and that it has no loose or
missing parts and there is no visible damage.
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Fall-protection anchorages, B
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Make sure that the fall-protection anchorages
are correctly attached.
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Make sure the fall protection anchorages show
no signs of visible damage, deformation, or
cracks.
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AC power socket, B
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Make sure that the socket is free of dirt or
blockages.
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Platform control console, B
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Make sure the control console is locked with
lock-pins.
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Make sure the platform control cable is correctly
locked, and there is no visible damage.
2. Exit the platform, and close the gate.
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Manual storage box, B
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Make sure that the operation manual and other
important documents are in the manual storage
box.
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Make sure that the documents are in good
condition, and you can read them.
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Always put the manuals and other documents
back in the storage box after use.