Snorkel PUSH10 - Manual (Page 12)

Operation
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Operation
The aerial platform may be operated from either the lower
or upper controls.
Danger
The aerial platform is not electrically insulated. Death
or serious injury will result from contact with, or in-
adequate clearance from, an energized conductor.
Do not go closer than the minimum safe approach
distance as defined by national safety regulations.
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 there is sufficient
clearance around the machine before moving the
chassis or platform. Allow sufficient room and time
to stop movement to avoid contact with structures
or other hazards.
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over ac-
cident. Operate the aerial platform on a firm, flat, level
surface. Engage both of the rear brakes befor enter-
ing the platform. Do not position the aerial platform
for elevated use near any drop-off, hole, slope, soft
or uneven ground, or other tip-over hazard. Do not
raise the platform in wind speeds above 0 m/s.
The platform rated work load is the total weight of the per-
sonnel and equipment that may be lifted in the platform.
The work loads are stated on the platform rating placard
at the entrance to the platform.
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over ac-
cident. Do not exceed the capacity values indicated
on the platform rating placard.
Capacity values indicate the rated lifting capacity and do
not indicate aerial platform stability.
The operator bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring
that the aerial platform is properly set up for the particular
conditions encountered.
Preparing for Operation
Use the following procedure to prepare the aerial platform
for operation:
1. Perform a pre-operation safety and system function
inspection.
2. Close and latch the component tray.
3. Position the machine in the work place and make
certain the area is flat and horizontal. The bubble
level must be inside of the inner circle on the level
before the platform can be safely eleveted. Refer to
Figure 4.
Figure 4 – Rear of Chassis
4. Step down on each of the brake levers to lock the
rear wheels in position. Verify that the brakes are
engaged before entering the platform.
Lower Controls
The platform raise and lower functions may be operated
from the lower controls. The lower controls may be used
for initial set up of the aerial platform, and for testing and
inspection.
Use the following procedure to raise or lower the platform
using the lower controls.
1. Pull the emergency stop button outward (refer to
Figure 2).
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 in-
ward.
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.
Upper Controls
Before operating the upper controls, properly set up the
aerial platform as described under Preparing for Opera-
tion.
Use the following procedure to operate the aerial platform
from the upper controls:
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Bubble Level