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BoSS X-Series Instructions for Use
The following checklist has been provided
to enable daily pre-operation checks to be
undertaken prior to use of this BoSS X-Series
machine. These checks should be carried out
each working day or at the beginning of each
shift. The purpose of the checks is to identify
any wear and tear or malfunctions of the
machine’s components and systems.
WARNING
Failure to undertake these checks may result in
defects on or deterioration of this BoSS X-Series
machine going undetected and possibly
resulting in an unsafe machine.
Note that Regulation 8 of the Lifting Equipment
Regulations 1998 (LOLER) require that persons
using lifting equipment have appropriate training
and instruction to enable them to identify
whether the lifting equipment is safe to use.
Prior to operating the platform, the following
items must be checked -
Machine Number
Check OK?
Hydraulic oil leaks by visual
inspection of the floor around
the base unit and by feeling
underneath the base unit tray
Loose electrical fittings and
sensors by visual inspection
Chafed hydraulic hose or
electrical cables by visual
inspection
Condition of castors, tyres and
brakes by visual inspection
Structure – guardrails, platform,
scissors and chassis (eg
damage, cracks, corrosion,
abrasions, welds, connections)
Visual inspection of the
castellated scissor nuts and the
split pin retainers
Obscured, dirty or damaged
instruction labelling and plates
Emergency stop function
activated on the handset
Emergency stop function
activated on the base unit.
Emergency lowering of platform
(see page 19)
Raise and lower functions
including descent delay (the
raise and lower functions can be
tested by removing the handset
controller from its holder on the
work platform and using the
controls whilst at ground level)
Without the swivel castor brakes
applied and on a level surface
raise the platform until, the
auto fixed castor brakes are
engaged. Try to push the
machine from the left and right
hand side of the gate end of the
machine to ensure the brakes
are functioning.
Switch on power and:
ensure that the tilt sensor alarm
sounds to confirm operation
check that the battery is fully
charged
WARNING
Should any defects be identied in any of the
above areas, these should be reported to your
employer. It may be necessary to seek further
assistance from the supplier of the machine, this
may be the hire company or the manufacturer.
You should only rectify any defects if you are
authorised and competent to do so.
Do not use this machine unless each of the
items above is checked and stated as OK
6.5 DAILY CHECKS - OPERATOR CHECKLIST 6.5 DAILY CHECKS - OPERATOR CHECKLIST
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