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Chapter 7 – controls, Danger, Caution – Snorkel AB46JE User Manual

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Start switch

Emergency stop button

Controls selector switch

Ground operation switch

Rotation switch

Riser switch

Boom elevation switch

Boom extension switch

Jib articulation switch

Platform level switch

Platform rotation switch

Emergency power switch

Start Switch

The start switch (refer to Figure 7.2) connects power to

all control circuits with a key switch.

Turn the switch to the on position to connect the electri-

cal power to the lower and upper controls.

When the machine is not in use, turn the switch to the

off position to preserve the battery charge.

Emergency Stop Button

The emergency stop (refer to Figure 7.2) is a two-posi-

tion, red push button.

Push the button inward to disconnect power to all

control circuits.

Pull the button outward to restore power.

Controls Selector Switch

Use the controls switch (refer to Figure 7.2) to select

between lower control and upper control operation.

Place the switch in the upward position to operate

the aerial platform from the upper controls.

Place the switch in the downward position for lower

control operation.

Ground Operation Switch

Hold the ground operation switch (refer to Figure 7.2)

upward continually to operate the machine from the

lower controls. This switch is spring returned to the off

position.

Rotation Switch

The rotation switch (refer to Figure 7.2) is used to rotate

the turntable in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

The switch is spring returned to the center off position.

Hold the switch to the right to rotate the turntable

counterclockwise.

Hold the switch to the left to rotate the turntable

clockwise.

Chapter 7 – Controls

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Danger

Pinch points may exist between moving components.
Death or serious injury will result from becoming
trapped between components, buildings, structures,
or other obstacles. Make sure all personnel stand
clear while operating the aerial platform.

Controls to position the platform are located on the

lower control panel on the turntable and on the upper

control panel in the platform.

Controls to drive the aerial platform are located on the

upper control panel only.

Battery Disconnect Switch

The battery disconnect switch is located at the rear of the

chassis (refer to Figure 7.1).

Figure 7.1 – Battery Disconnect Panel

The battery disconnect removes electrical power from all

electrically controlled functions when in the off position.

Place the switch in the on position to electrically con-

nect the battery to the electrical system.

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Caution

Only authorized personnel should operate the aerial
platform. Unqualified personnel may cause injury
to coworkers or property damage. Lock the battery
disconnect switch in the off position before leaving
the aerial platform unattended.

Lock the battery disconnect switch in the off position

to prevent unauthorized use of the aerial platform.

Lower Controls

The lower controls (refer to Figure 7.2) are located on the

left side of the turntable. Boom and platform functions

can be operated from the lower controls. The following

are located on the lower control panel:

Battery Disconnect Switch

Battery Disconnect Switch