SECTION 2, Page 1SJKB-40-D, SJKB-40-D/F
JUN. 1999
SECTION 2
OPERATOR CONTROLS/INSPECTIONS
2
OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE
Death or injury can result if the work platform is not kept in good working order. Inspection and maintenance should be
performed by competent personnel who are familiar with mechanical procedures.
The operator should be assured that the work platform has been properly maintained and inspected before using it.
Even if the operator is not directly responsible for the maintenance of this work platform, the operator should perform
ALL the daily inspections found in Table 2-1. Maintenance and Inspection Schedule.
NOTE
Replace all worn or damaged parts or labels discovered during this inspection.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE
The actual operating environment of the work platform governs the use of the maintenance schedule. The inspection
points covered in Table 2-1. Maintenance and Inspection Schedule indicates the areas of the work platform to be
maintained or inspected and at what intervals the maintenance and inspections are to be performed.
OWNER’S ANNUAL INSPECTION RECORD
It is the responsibility of the owner to arrange daily, weekly, monthly and annual inspections of the work platform.
(Refer to Table 2-2. in this manual.)
GENERAL MAINTENANCE HINTS
• Before attempting any repair work, disconnect the battery by turning the Battery Disconnect Switch to the
“OFF” position.
• Preventative maintenance is the easiest and least expensive type of maintenance.
OPERATING CONTROL IDENTIFICATION
The following descriptions are for identification, explanation and locating purposes only. A qualified operator MUST
read and completely understand these descriptions before operating this work platform. Procedures for operating this
work platform are detailed in the “OPERATING PROCEDURES’‘ section on Pages 7 through 9 in this manual.
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Only trained and authorized persons should use this work platform. Safe use of this work platform requires the
operator to understand the limitations and warnings, operating procedures and operator’s responsibility for maintenance.
Accordingly, the operator MUST understand and be familiar with this operating manual, its warnings and instructions
and ALL warnings and instructions on the work platform. Operator also MUST be familiar with employer’s work rules
and related government regulations and be able to demonstrate his/her ability to understand and operate THIS make
and model work platform in the presence of a qualified person.