SKYJACK, Page 13
August 2007
Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
SJM & SJII Series
1-16. Operator Safety Reminders
The National Safety Council reminds us that most accidents are caused by the failure of some individuals to follow
simple and fundamental safety rules and precautions. Common sense dictates the use of protective clothing when
working on or near machinery. Use appropriate safety devices to protect your eyes, ears, hands, feet and body.
You, as a careful operator, are the best insurance against an accident. Therefore, proper usage of this aerial platform
is mandatory. The following pages of this manual should be read and understood completely before operating the
aerial platform.
Any modifications from the original design are strictly forbidden without written permission from SKYJACK Inc.
1-17. Electrocution Hazard
This aerial platform is not electrically insulated. Maintain a minimum safe approach distance (MSAD) from
energized power lines and parts as listed below. Operator must allow for platform sway, rock or sag. This aerial
platform does not provide protection from contact with or proximity to an electrically charged conductor.
DO NOT USE THE MACHINE AS A GROUND FOR WELDING.
DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE DURING LIGHTNING OR STORMS.
Failure to comply with your required responsibilities in the use and operation of the aerial platform could
result in death or serious injury!
Warning
DANGER
Avoid Power Lines
Minimum Safe Approach Distance
ANSI/SIA A92.6-1999 &
CSA CAN3-B354.2&.3-M82 Requirements
CE Guidance Note
“Avoidance of danger from Overhead Lines”
Voltage Range Minimum Safe Approach Distance
(Phase to Phase) Feet Meters
0 To 300V Avoid Contact
Over 300V to 50KV 10 3.05
Over 50KV to 200KV 15 4.60
Over 200KV to 350KV 20 6.10
Over 350KV to 500KV 25 7.62
Over 500KV to 750KV 35 10.67
Over 750KV to 1000KV 45 13.72
These machines should not operate within 15M of overhead
lines suspended from steel towers.
These machines should not operate within 9M of overhead
lines suspended from wooden poles.
FAILURE TO AVOID THIS HAZARD WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY!
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