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Use the maintenance support Section 6 – Additional Procedures
6.8 Use the maintenance
support
The maintenance support
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is a mechanism on the
scissor assembly. When it is in the correct position, it
holds the scissor assembly and an empty platform.
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WARNING
Use the maintenance supports when you do an
inspection and/or maintenance or repairs in the
confines of the lift mechanism. If you do not use
the support, there is a risk of death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Look for overhead obstructions or other possible
hazards around the MEWP when you raise the
platform. Do not lower the platform unless the area
below is clear of personnel and obstructions. If
you do not obey, there is a risk of death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Crush hazard. Do not put parts of your body
through the scissor assembly unless the
maintenance support is correctly deployed. If you
do not obey, there is a risk of death or serious
injury.
6.8-1 Deploy the maintenance support
1. Remove all personnel and material from the
platform.
2. Raise the platform until there is adequate
clearance to deploy the maintenance support.
3. Deploy the maintenance support from the
storage bracket into a vertical position.
4. Make sure that the scissors assembly area has
no obstructions.
5. Lower the platform until the bottom end of the
maintenance support touches the crossbar and
the platform stops.
6. Turn the main power disconnect switch to the off
position.
WARNING
Look for overhead obstructions or other possible
hazards around the MEWP when you raise the
platform. Do not lower the platform unless the area
below is clear of personnel and obstructions. If
you do not obey, there is a risk of death or serious
injury.
6.8-2 Store the maintenance support
1. Turn the main power disconnect switch to the on
position.
2. Retract the platform until there is adequate
clearance to raise the maintenance support.
3. Retract the maintenance support into the
storage bracket.
4. Fully lower the platform.