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SPECIAL LIMITATIONS

SPEED AND ELEVATION

• Travel with the platform raised is limited to a maximum speed of 0.43 km/h (0.27mph)

• Elevating the platform is limited to hard, level surfaces only.

PLATFORM CAPACITY

The maximum platform capacity for the TM12 is 227kg (500lbs). Two people may occupy the

platform indoors (only one person on the extension deck) while only one may occupy the platform

outdoors.

MANUAL FORCE

Manual force is the force applied by the occupants to objects such as walls or other structures out-

side the work platform. The maximum allowable manual force is limited to 200N (45 lbs) of force

per occupant outdoors, with a maximum of 400N (90 lbs) in total for two occupants indoors.

BEAUFORT SCALE

Never operate the machine when the wind speed exceeds 12.5 m/s (28mph). This falls under the

Beaufort rating of 6 as shown on the Beaufort scale in table 2-1.

D A N G E R

The elevating function shall ONLY be used when the work platform is level and on a hard surface. The work

platform is NOT intended to be driven over uneven, rough or soft terrain.

D A N G E R

DO NOT exceed the maximum platform capacity or the platform occupancy limits for this machine.

D A N G E R

DO NOT exceed the maximum amount of manual force for this machine.

Beaufort

Scale

m/Sec Ground Conditions

3 3.5-5

4 6-8

Raises dust and loose paper; small branches are moved

5 9-10

Small trees in leaf begin to sway; crested wavelets on inland waterways.

6 11-13

7 14-17

Whole trees in motion; inconvenience felt when walking against wind.

8 18-21

Breaks twigs off trees; generally impedes progress.

9 22-24

Slight structural damage occurs (chimney pots and slates removed)

TABLE 2-1: Beaufort scale

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