Snorkel PUSH 10 PRO-sn01-000050+ANSI - Manual (Page 26)

Chapter 8 – Prestart Inspection
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Casters/Tires
Visually inspect the casters / tires (refer to Figure 8.8) to
make sure they are suitable for service.
Figure 8.8 – Casters/Tires
To inspect the Casters/Tires:
1. Visually inspect the tires. They should be smooth
without any cuts, gouges, or missing rubber that
might affect aerial platform stability.
2. Check the casters to see that the fasteners are in
place and are not damaged or loose.
Lower Control Station
With no personnel or materials in the platform, test the
operation of each control from the lower controls (refer
to Figure 8.9).
Figure 8.9 – Lower Controls
Operating Controls
Use the following procedure to operate and test the ma-
chine from the lower controls:
1. Pull the emergency stop button outward (refer to
Figure 8.10).
2. Insert the key into the control selector switch and
turn the switch to the lower controls position.
3. Press and hold the ground operation button
inward.
• To raise the platform, press and hold the
platform raise button.
• To lower the platform, press and hold the
platform lower button.
4. Release the button to stop movement.
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 of the aerial platform while performing the pre-
start inspection.
Warning
The potential for an accident increases when operat-
ing an aerial platform that is damaged or malfunction-
ing. Death or serious injury could result from such
accidents. Do not operate the aerial platform if it is
damaged or malfunctioning.
5. Test the operation of the platform raise/lower switch
in both directions.
6. Place the Control Selector switch in the off position.
The platform should not raise or lower with the switch
in this position.
Emergency Stop
To test the emergency stop button from the lower
controls:
1. Push the emergency stop button inward to turn off
electrical power.
2. Test the lower control functions to make sure they do
not operate with the emergency stop in this position.
Lowering Alarm
To test the lowering alarm from the lower controls:
1. Raise the platform approximately 6′ (1.8 m).
2. Lower the platform and make sure the alarm sounds.
Emergency
Stop Button
Control Selector Switch
Platform Raise/Lower Switch
Ground Operation Switch