SKYJACK, Page 27
Section 2 - Operation
August 2007
SJM & SJII Series
Start And Operation:
Warning
An operator should not use any aerial platform
That:
• Does not appear to be working properly.
• Has been damaged or appears to have worn or
missing parts.
• Has alterations or modifications not approved by
the manufacturer.
• Has safety devices which have been altered or
disabled.
Failure to avoid these hazards could result in
death or serious injury.
2-23. Setting the Base Controls:
1. Turn the Emergency Main Power Disconnect Switch
to “ON” position.
2. At the base control box, pull out Emergency Stop
Button (If Equipped).
Using the controls on the platform:
• Use the ladder of the aerial platform to access the
aerial platform deck. Close and latch the chain/
gate.
Warning
To protect against unintended movement of the
aerial platform, push in the emergency stop button
after you have arrived at your desired location or
elevation.
3. To Raise the Platform:
Warning
Be aware of overhead obstructions or other possible
hazards around the machine when lifting.
• At the main control box, pull out the Emergency
Stop Button.
3a. 2 or 3 Speed Control:
• Select “LIFT” position with Lift/Off/Drive Select Key
Switch.
• Depress and hold the Lift Enable Push-button.
• Then rotate selector switch to “
××
××
ד (up) position.
• Release switch to stop.
3b. Proportional Control:
• Select “ON” position with On/Off Select Key Switch
or select “PLATFORM” position with Platform/Off/
Base Select Key Switch (If Equipped).
• Select “LIFT” position with the Lift/Off/Drive Toggle
Switch.
• Earlier Controller: Lift the controller lock ring
and push handle forward until desired height is
reached. Release handle to stop.
• Later Controller: Activate and hold the Enable
trigger switch (by squeezing it towards the
joystick). Push the controller handle forward until
desired height is reached. Return the joystick to
the neutral center position to stop.
Warning
If the tilt alarm sounds and the platform does not, or
only partially raises, immediately lower the platform
and ensure that the machine is on a firm LEVEL
surface.
Important Note
Machines equipped with stabilizers have a 20 foot
cutout lift function. Refer to “section 2-28” for
procedures on “Stabilizers”.