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Rough Terrain Scissors
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Safety Rules Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
Safety Precautions (Continued)
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
• DO NOT operate on surfaces not capable of
holding the weight of the aerial platform including
the rated load, e.g. covers, drains, and trenches.
• DO NOT drive elevated on a
soft or uneven surface.
• DO NOT operate an aerial
platform that has ladders,
scaffolding or other devices
mounted on it to increase
its size or work height. It is
prohibited.
• DO NOT exert side forces on
aerial platform while elevated.
• DO NOT use the aerial platform
as a crane. It is prohibited.
• DO NOT sit, stand or climb on
the guardrails. It is prohibited.
• DO NOT climb on scissor arm
assembly. It is prohibited.
• AVOID overhead
obstructions. Be aware
of overhead obstructions
or other possible hazards
around aerial platform when
lifting or driving.
• DO NOT raise the aerial
platform while the aerial
platform is on a truck, fork lift
or other device or vehicle.
• AVOID crushing hazards. Be
aware of crushing hazards
when lifting or driving. Keep
all body parts inside the aerial
platform.
• DO NOT lower the platform
unless the area below is clear
of personnel and obstructions.
• ENSURE that there are no
personnel or obstructions in
the path of travel, including
blind spots.
• BE AWARE of blind spots
when operating the aerial
platform.
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