Skyjack SJ9664 RT - Operate the MEWP from the Ground

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Section 6 – Additional Procedures Use the platform control console from the ground
6.3-2 Operate the MEWP from the ground
WARNING
Make sure the operator and the control console
point in the same direction as the front of the
MEWP.
Do not drive the MEWP toward yourself.
Keep away from crush hazards. Stay clear of the
MEWP and out of the direction of travel.
When you use a ramp to drive the MEWP on to or
remove it from a transport vehicle, make sure all
personnel, which includes the operator:
▪
Stay away from the direction of a possible tip-
over of the MEWP.
▪
Stay out of the path of movement of the
MEWP down the ramp.
If you do not obey these instructions, there is a
risk of death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Make sure the control console cable does not
become entangled with the MEWP or objects that
surround the MEWP. If you do not obey, there is a
risk of MEWP damage.
1. Before you operate the MEWP, do a full worksite
inspection to identify possible hazards in your
work area. Refer to Section 2.4.
2. Cordon-off the pathway you plan to travel.
WARNING
Crush hazard. Make sure that there are no
personnel in the path you will travel. Tell personnel
around the path before you move the MEWP. Use
a second person to monitor the movement of
the MEWP. Make sure that person stays at a safe
distance. If you do not obey, there is a risk of death
or serious injury.
3. Stay behind or to the side of the MEWP.
4. Connect the platform control console cable to
the electrical connector at the rear side of the
MEWP.
5. Move the inclined-drive/level-drive switch to
the inclined-drive position.
6. Use as low a speed as practical to drive the
MEWP forward to the necessary location.
7. Push the emergency-stop button when the
MEWP is at the necessary location.
8. Turn the main power disconnect switch to the
off position.
WARNING
Fall Hazard. Use the three points of contact
principle when you use the MEWP ladder to enter
or exit the platform. If you do not obey, there is a
risk of death or serious injury.
9. Use the MEWP ladder to enter the platform.
CAUTION
Make sure each lock-pin is correctly installed with
the detent ball of each lock-pin fully through the
hole.
10. Install the platform control console onto the
mounting bracket. Install the lock-pin in the
mounting bracket.