Skyjack SJ9233 RT - Move the MEWP for Transport; Hoist the MEWP

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Section 6 – Additional Procedures Move the MEWP for transport
6.6 Move the MEWP for
transport
When you drive a MEWP onto or remove it from a
transport vehicle, on a public road, give protection to
the person(s) involved. Protection can include:
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Warning cones
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Road signs and signaling devices
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Applicable personal protective equipment, such
as reflective clothing
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Flag personnel to warn other vehicles of the
MEWP and other related vehicles
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Other applicable control measures.
Obey all the national, state/provincial/territorial, and
local safety rules when you move the MEWP for
transport. Only qualified personnel with authorization
must drive the MEWP on to or remove it from a
transport vehicle.
Be sure the vehicle capacity and load equipment,
hoists, chains, straps, and other related items are
sufficient to withstand the maximum MEWP weight.
Park the transport vehicle on a level surface. Use
wheel chocks or blocks to prevent unintended vehicle
movement during this operation.
6.6-1 Hoist the MEWP
WARNING
Only qualified riggers must operate the machinery
during a lift.
When you hoist the MEWP, you must:
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Turn the main power disconnect switch to the
off position.
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Close and tightly latch the engine compartment
door.
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Retract the extension platform(s). Correctly
insert the lock-pin(s).
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Attach the platform control console to the
mounting bracket, or remove the platform
control console
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Remove all personnel, tools, and materials from
the platform.
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Attach the rigging to all four lift points
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. Refer
to Figure 09 and Figure 10.
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Figure 09 Lift and tie-down points
Figure 10 Appropriate method to hoist