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Rough Terrain Electric Scissors
Start Operation Section 3 - Operation
3.8 Start Operation
Carefully read and completely understand the operating
manual and all warnings and instruction labels (refer to
Section 5 - Labels) on the aerial platform.
WARNING
Do not operate this aerial platform without
proper authorization and training. Failure
to avoid this hazard could result in death
or serious injury.
Before operating this aerial platform, perform the
following steps:
1. Visual and daily maintenance inspections (see
Section 2.3)
2. Function tests (see Section 2.4)
3. Jobsite inspection
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform
a jobsite inspection and avoid the following
hazardous situations:
• holes or drop-offs
• ditches or soft fills
• floor obstructions, bumps or debris
• overhead obstructions
• electrical cords, hoses and high voltage
conductors
• hazardous locations
• inadequate surface support to withstand all
load forces imposed by the aerial platform
• wind and weather conditions
• the presence of unauthorized personnel
• other possible unsafe conditions
WARNING
An operator should not use any aerial
platform that:
• does not appear to be working properly.
• has been damaged or appears to have worn
or missing parts.
• has alterations or modifications not
approved by the manufacturer.
• has safety devices which have been altered
or disabled.
Failure to avoid these hazards could
result in death or serious injury.