Skyjack SJM Series User Manual

August 2007
SKYJACK, Page 18
Section 2 - Operation
SJM & SJII Series
2-6. Folding Guardrail System
Fold-Down Guardrail System - This system, when
folded down, reduces the retracted height of the aerial
platform for transporting and traveling through door-
ways only.
Figure 2-1. Fold-Down Guardrail System
1. Guardrail Locking Pin With Lanyard - To fold
the guardrail system down, remove the locking
pin at each pivot point and lower each guardrail.
To raise the guardrail system, swing up each
guardrail and lock in place with the locking pins
ensuring that the detent ball of each pin is all the
way through and clear of the side of the pivot
brackets. (Refer to “Figure 2-1”)
Warning
Before operating this aerial platform
check the guardrail system for loose or missing
locking pins. The guardrail system must be upright
and all pins must be locked in place. Death or serious
injury could result if the guardrail system is not
upright or properly locked.
DETENT BALL
CLEAR OF SIDE
OF PIVOT BRACKET
Correct Position Of Locking Pin
2-7. Maintenance Support/Safety Bar
Maintenance Support - The maintenance support
is designed to support the scissors assembly. When
properly positioned it can support the scissors and
empty platform. The Maintenance Support MUST be
used when inspection and maintenance or repairs
are to be performed within the lifting mechanism.
Figure 2-2. Maintenance Support/Safety Bar
Warning
The maintenance support must be used when inspec-
tion and maintenance or repairs are to be performed
within the lifting mechanism.
Failure to use this safety mechanism could result
in death or serious injury.
Proper Use Of Maintenance Support/Safety Bar
• Remove all material from platform.
• Raise platform until there is adequate clearance
to swing down the maintenance support.
• Swing maintenance support down from storage
bracket into a vertical position.
• Remove hands and arms from scissors area.
• Lower platform until bottom end of maintenance
support contacts the labeled cross bar and
scissors are supported by maintenance
support.
• Turn off Emergency Main Power Disconnect
Switch.
To Return The Maintenance Support/Safety Bar
• Turn on Emergency Main Power Disconnect
Switch.
• Raise platform until there is adequate clearance
to swing up the maintenance support.
• Swing bar up into storage bracket.
• Lower platform.
The scissors must be fully lowered before raising
or lowering the guardrails.
Warning
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Skyjack SJM Series Specifications

General

Brand	Skyjack
Model	SJM Series
Category	Scissor Lifts
Language	English