Skyjack SJ68RT Series User Manual

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Section 2 – General Safety Precautions
WARNING
Failure to obey the instructions and precautions
in this manual could result in MEWP damage,
property damage, personal injury, or death.
It is mandatory that you use this MEWP correctly.
Read this manual and make sure you fully understand
it before you operate the MEWP.
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when you
do work on or near machinery to protect your eyes,
ears, hands, feet, and body.
Any modifications to the MEWP must have written
permission from Skyjack.
WARNING
Do not operate the MEWP if:
▪
It does not operate correctly
▪
It is damaged or shows worn or missing parts
▪
The safety devices are tampered with or
disabled
▪
It is locked and tagged for servicing or repair
▪
It was modified without permission from
Skyjack and the MEWP owner.
If you do not obey, there is a risk of death or
serious injury.
2.1 Electrocution hazards
The MEWP is not electrically insulated and does not
provide protection from contact with or proximity to
energized electrical conductors. Follow section 2.1-1
for the minimum distance to keep between all parts
of the MEWP, occupants, or tools, and the electrical
conductors. Consider MEWP movement and electrical
line sway in minimum distance calculation.
If you need to work nearer than 3 m (10ft), stop and
apply control measures as determined by a qualified
person with respect to electrical transmission and
distribution.
Obey all the national, state/provincial/territorial and
local safety rules.
2.1-1 Minimum distance from electrical
conductors
Voltage Range
Minimum Distance
from Electrical
Conductors
≤ 50 KVA 3 m (10 ft)
> 50 KVA, or if not known
STOP and apply control
measures as determined by a
qualified person with respect
to electrical transmission and
distribution.
DANGER
Electrocution hazard. Keep all parts of the
MEWP, occupants, or tools a safe distance away
from power lines, electrical power sources, or
energized sources. If you do not obey, there is a
risk of death or serious injury.
Keep a minimum safe distance
from sources of high-voltage
power.
DO NOT operate the MEWP
during lightning or storms.
CAUTION
DO NOT use the MEWP as a ground for welding.
If you do not obey, there is a risk of minor or
moderate injury, or malfunction or damage to the
MEWP.

Skyjack SJ68RT Series Specifications

General

Brand	Skyjack
Model	SJ68RT Series
Category	Scissor Lifts
Language	English