Rough Terrain Electric Scissors
December 2007 Page 55
Section 3 - Operation Guardrail Folding Procedure
3.9 Guardrail Folding Procedure
When folded down, the folding guardrail system reduces
the height of the retracted aerial platform for transporting
only.
WARNING
Any lowered guardrail will create a fall
hazard. Remain away from the sides of
the platform while raising or lowering the
guardrails to avoid falling.
Left Side
Extension
Right Side
Extension
Front
Side
Right Side
Entrance
Side
Left Side
1
Figure 3-16a. Folding Guardrail System
1. Guardrail Locking Pin with Lanyard - This pin is
used to lock the guardrail in place.
WARNING
The scissor assembly must be fully
lowered before raising or lowering the
guardrails.
WARNING
Before operating this aerial platform
check the guardrail system for loose
or missing locking pins. The guardrail
system must be upright and all pins must
be locked in place. Death or serious injury
could result if the guardrail system is not
upright or properly locked.
To fold the guardrail system down:
1. Ensure aerial platform is on level ground.
2. Ensure extension platform is fully retracted.
3. Ensure Emergency Stop button is depressed.
4. Turn main power disconnect switch to “ ” off
position.
WARNING
Ensure that you maintain three points of
contact when using the ladder to mount/
dismount platform.
5. Use the ladder of aerial platform to access
platform.
6. Close the gate.
7. Retract the extension platform fully. Refer to
Section 3.8-8.
8. Remove the platform control console and
outrigger controls (if equipped) and lay it down
on the platform.
WARNING
Any lowered guardrail will create a fall
hazard. Use caution when exiting or
entering the platform when the guardrails
are lowered.
9. Fold down guardrails in the following order: front,
right extension, left extension, right-side , left-side
and entrance (refer to Figure 3-16a).
10. Remove the locking pin that secured the front
guardrail to the left extension guardrail then swing
it towards the right extension and tie wrap front
gate to right side guardrail.
11. Remove the locking pin on the right side
extension guardrail and fold it down with the
front guardrail.
12. Remove the locking pin on the left side extension
guardrail and fold it down.
13. Remove the locking pins on the right side
guardrail and fold it down.
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