April 2006
SKYJACK, Page 28
Section 2 - Operation Start Operation
SJ800 - E Series
Battery Powered
Warning
To protect against unintended movement of the
aerial platform, push in the emergency stop button
after you have arrived at your desired location or
elevation.
2.5-7 To Drive Forward or Backward
Warning
Be aware of blind spots when operating the aerial
platform.
Warning
Ensure that there are no personnel or obstructions
in the path of travel, including blind spots.
1. Ensure the emergency stop button is pulled out.
2. Select “DRIVE” position with the LIFT/OFF/DRIVE
select toggle switch.
3. Activate and hold the enable trigger switch by
squeezing it towards the proportional controller.
Warning
To protect against unintended movement of the
aerial platform, push in the emergency stop button
after you have arrived at your desired location or
elevation.
Note
If the tilt alarm sounds and the platform does not,
or only partially raises, immediately lower the
platform and ensure that the machine is on a firm
LEVEL surface.
2.5-6 To Lower the Platform using the Operator’s
Control Box
Warning
Do not lower the platform unless the area below is
clear of personnel and obstructions.
1. Ensure the emergency stop button is pulled out.
2. Select “LIFT” position with the LIFT/OFF/DRIVE
select toggle switch.
3. Activate and hold the enable trigger switch by
squeezing it towards the proportional controller.
4. Pull the proportional controller handle backward
until desired height is reached.
Lowering Warning System - A lowering warning
system automatically stops the lowering function
before reaching the fully retracted position and
sounds the alarm. After the operator has released
the down controls and taken time to check that
no person is near the scissors, the lowering
function can be reactivated.
Note
Lowering is not proportional.
5. Return the proportional controller to the neutral
center position to stop. Release the enable trigger
switch.
Warning
Be aware of overhead obstructions or other possible
hazards around the machine when lifting.
6. On the operator’s control box, turn BASE/OFF/
PLATFORM select key switch to “PLATFORM”
position.
7. Ensure the emergency stop button is pulled out.
8. Select “LIFT” position with the LIFT/OFF/DRIVE
select toggle switch.
9. Activate and hold the enable trigger switch by
squeezing it towards the proportional controller.
10. Push the proportional controller handle forward
until desired height is reached.
11. Return the proportional controller to the neutral
center position to stop. Release the enable trigger
switch.