Snorkel MB20-sn1000+ - Manual (Page 8)

1. Introduction
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Section 1
1. Introduction
1.1 I
NTRODUCTION
P
URPOSE
& L
IMITATIONS
This Service & Parts Manual is designed to provide instructions and illustrations for the
safe operation and maintenance of the MB20N & MB26 Work Platform manufactured by
Upright Powered Access Ltd. The purpose of this machine is to provide fast and safe
DO NOT use on soft ground or on slopes greater than 2 degrees.
DO NOT use the lifting mechanism to raise or lower goods or persons except within the
cage and subject to the weight limitations.
DO NOT enter the platform from a structure, rack or other platform.
S
COPE
This manual includes the procedures and responsibilities for the inspection,
transportation, safe operation, maintenance, and repair of this product. The
Maintenance Section within the Parts & Service Manual also covers preventative
maintenance and troubleshooting.
S
PECIAL
I
NFORMATION
Throughout this manual the users attention is drawn to these special warning boxes :
1.2 G
ENERAL
D
ESCRIPTION
D A N G E R
! !
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in severe injury or death.
W A R N I N G ! !
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in severe injury or death.
C A U T I O N ! !
Indicates a potentially hazardous sit uation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
The MB20N/26 are self propelled, fast acting aerial work platforms, designed to raise two
operators with hand tools to a platform floor height of 6.00 m and 7.76 m respectively.
The accessible height is approximately 2.00 m above these figures. It is designed to
travel with safe working load and work tools up to an upper limit, See table on page
The unit offers the ability to reach over obstacles but must be used on firm and level
ground at all times.
2-18 / 2-19 .
ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERTURE LIMITATION , The machine is primarily for use in normal
ambient tempertures and conditions ranging between 50c to -20c.