SKYJACK, Page 15
August 2007
Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
SJM & SJII Series
1-18. Safety Precautions (Continued)
Know And Understand The Safety Precautions Before Going On To Next Section.
• DO NOT raise the aerial platform
while the machine is on a truck,
fork lift or other device or vehicle.
• BE AWARE of crushing hazards.
Keep all body parts inside plat-
form guardrail.
• DO NOT lower the platform un-
less the area below is clear of
personnel and obstructions.
• ENSURE that there are no personnel or obstruc-
tions in the path of travel, including blind spots.
• BE AWARE of blind spots when operating the aerial
platform.
• STUNT driving and horseplay are prohibited.
• ENSURE ALL tires are in good condition and lug
nuts are properly tightened.
• DO NOT alter or disable limit switches or other
safety devices.
• DO NOT use the aerial platform without guard-
rails, lock pins and the entry gate/chain/bar in
place.
• DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the aerial
platform. Do make sure the load is evenly distrib-
uted on the platform.
• DO NOT operate on surfaces not capable of hold-
ing the weight of the aerial platform including the
rated load, e.g. covers, drains, and trenches.
• DO NOT operate an aerial plat-
form that has ladders, scaffold-
ing or other devices mounted on
it to increase its size or work
height.
• DO NOT exert side forces on
aerial platform while elevated.
• DO NOT use the aerial platform
as a crane.
• DO NOT sit, stand or climb on
the guardrails.
• DO NOT climb on scissor arm
assembly.
• BE AWARE of overhead obstruc-
tions or other possible hazards
around the aerial platform when
driving or lifting.