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Section 2 - Operation
August 2007
SJM & SJII Series
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2-1. General
This section provides the necessary information needed
to operate the aerial platform. The following descrip-
tions are for identification, explanation and locating
purposes only. It is important that the user reads and
understands the proper procedures before operating
the aerial platform.
2-2. Operator Qualifications
• ONLY trained and authorized personnel MUST
be permitted to operate an aerial platform.
• Safe use of this aerial 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, Manual of Responsibilities and ALL
warnings and instructions on the aerial
platform.
• The operator MUST be familiar with employer’s
work rules and related government regulations
and be able to demonstrate their ability to
understand and operate THIS make and model
of aerial platform in the presence of a qualified
person.
2-3. Operator’s Responsibility for
Maintenance
Warning
Competent personnel who are familiar with
mechanical procedures must perform inspection
and maintenance.
Death or serious injury could result from the use of
an aerial platform that is not properly maintained
or kept in good working order.
• The operator must be sure that the aerial platform
has been properly maintained and inspected
before using it.
• The operator must perform ALL the daily
inspections found in “Table 2-5”, even if the
operator is not directly responsible for the
maintenance of this aerial platform.
2-4. Maintenance And Inspection Schedule
• The inspection points covered in “Table 2-5”
indicate the areas of the aerial platform to be
maintained or inspected and at what intervals
the maintenance and inspections are to be
performed.
•
The actual operating environment of the aerial
platform may affect the maintenance schedule.
Warning
Use original or equivalent to the original parts and
components for the aerial platform.
2-5. Owner’s Inspections
It is the responsibility of the owner to arrange daily,
weekly, monthly and annual inspections of the aerial
platform. Refer to “Table 2-5” for recommended main-
tenance and inspection areas and intervals. A record of
annual inspection is kept on a label located on the scis-
sors assembly. Refer to “Table 2-3” in this manual.