Page 48 December 2007
Rough Terrain Scissors
Start Operation Section 3 - Operation
3.8-4 To Raise or Lower Platform Using
Platform Control Console
WARNING
Be aware of overhead obstructions or
other possible hazards around the aerial
platform when lifting.
WARNING
Do not lower the platform unless the
area below is clear of personnel and
obstructions.
1. Activate platform control console (refer to
Section 3.8-3).
2. Press and hold lift “ ” enable pushbutton,
then select and hold raise/off/lower switch to
either “
” raise or “ ” lower position. Release
switch to stop.
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.
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 or obstructions are near the scissors, the
lowering function can be reactivated.
NOTE
If the tilt alarm sounds and the platform does
not, or only partially raises, immediately
lower the platform completely and ensure
that the aerial platform is on a firm level
surface.
NOTE
Some models may be equipped with an
8-meter lift height restriction. To raise the
platform higher than 8 meters, the aerial
platform’s outriggers must be properly
deployed before lifting from a fully lowered
position. Refer to Section 3.8-10.
3.8-5 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. Activate platform control console (refer to
Section 3.8-3).
2. On platform control console, select off/lift/drive
key switch to “
” drive position.
3. Activate and hold “ ” enable trigger switch.
4. Push or pull controller handle forward or backward
to desired speed and direction of platform
travel.
5. Return controller to neutral center position to stop.
Release “ ” enable trigger switch.
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.
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