Snorkel PUSH10 - Manual (Page 13)

Operation
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1. From the lower controls, 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 upper controls position.
Note
The upper controls will not operate while the control
selector is in the lower position.
3. Enter the platform and secure the gate.
4. From the upper controls, turn the emergency stop but-
ton clockwise to the on position (refer to Figure 3).
5. The platform may be raised and lowered from the
upper controls.
Platform
Use care when entering and exiting the platform to avoid
slipping and/or falling. Securely close the safety gate
when the platform is occupied.
Raising and Lowering
Press and hold the interlock button on the left side of the
upper control box.
To raise the platform, press and hold the platform raise
button until the desired height is reached.
To lower the platform, press and hold the platform lower
button until the desired height is reached.
Lowering Interrupt
When the platform is lowered to about 1.5 m (5′) lowering
stops. The platform will not lower for five seconds regard-
less of the joystick position.
Release the platform lower button to reset the lowering
function, then continue to lower the platform.
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Component Tray
Batteries and hydraulic components are enclosed in the
component tray on the left side of the chassis.
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury can result from a tip-over
accident. Do not open the tray when the platform is
elevated.
To open the tray, lift up on the tray latch and pull the tray
open.
Emergency Lowering
Use the following procedure to operate the emergency
lowering system.
Warning
The potential for an accident increases when safety
devices do not function properly. Death or serious
injury can result from such accidents. Immediately
push the emergency stop button inward to disable the
control system before using the emergency lowering
system in the event of an emergency.
1. Immediately push the emergency stop button inward
to disable the control system in the event of an emer-
gency.
2. Make sure there is nothing in the way to obstruct the
platform when it lowers.
Push downward on the lever to lower the plat-
form.
3. Make certain the lever/handle is fully released and
the emergency lowering valve is fully closed before
operating the aerial platform.
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