SKYJACK, Page 38 SJIII Compacts & Conventionals
February 2008
Section 2 - Operation Start Operation
2.10 Start Operation
Carefully read and completely understand the operating
manual and all warnings and instruction labels (refer to
labels section) on the aerial platform.
Do not operate this aerial platform without
proper authorization and training. Failure
to avoid this hazard could result in death
or serious injury.
Before operating this aerial platform, perform the
following steps:
1. Visual and daily maintenance inspections (see
Section 2.8)
2. Function tests (see Section 2.9)
3. Jobsite inspection
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform
a jobsite inspection and avoid the following
hazardous situations:
holes or drop-offs•
ditches or soft fills•
floor obstructions, bumps or debris•
overhead obstructions•
electrical cords, hoses and high voltage •
conductors
hazardous locations•
inadequate surface support to withstand all •
load forces imposed by the aerial platform
wind and weather conditions•
the presence of unauthorized personnel•
other possible unsafe conditions•
An operator should not use any aerial
platform that:
does not appear to be working properly.•
has been damaged or appears to have worn or •
missing parts.
has alterations or modifications not approved by •
the manufacturer.
has safety devices which have been altered or •
disabled.
Failure to avoid these hazards could
result in death or serious injury.
2.10-1 To Activate Base Control Console
Ensure that you maintain three points of
contact when using the ladder to mount/
dismount platform.
1. Use the ladder of aerial platform to access
platform.
2. Close the gate.
3. On platform control console, pull out “
”
emergency stop button.
4. Select base/off/platform key switch to “
” base
position.
5. Use the ladder to dismount from platform.
6. Turn main power disconnect switch to on
position.
7. On base control console, pull out “
” emergency
stop button.
2.10-2 To Raise or Lower Platform Using Base
Control Console
Be aware of overhead obstructions or
other possible hazards around the aerial
platform when lifting.
Do not lower the platform unless the area
is clear of personnel and obstructions.
1. Activate ba se control co nsole (refe r to
Section 2.10-1).
2. On base control console, press and hold “ ”
base enable button (if equipped).
3. Select and hold platform raise/lower switch to
either “
” raise or “ ” lower position. Release
switch to stop.
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