Snorkel PUSH10 - Manual (Page 14)

Transporting the Machine
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Transporting the Machine
Preparing for Transportation
Use the following procedure to prepare the aerial platform
for transportation.
1. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or other
loose objects from the platform.
2. Close and latch the component tray.
Transporting
The equipment used to load, unload, and transport the
aerial platform must have adequate capacity. The empty
vehicle weight is listed in “Specifications” on pages 16 to
18 and is stamped on the serial number placard.
The user assumes all responsibility for:
Choosing the proper method of transportation.
Choosing the proper selection and use of transporta-
tion and tie-down devices.
Making sure the equipment used is capable of sup-
porting the weight of the aerial platform.
Making sure all manufacturer’s instructions and warn-
ings, regulations and safety rules of their employer,
the DOT, and/or any other state or federal law are
followed.
Lifting With a Forklift
Use the following procedure to lift the aerial platform with
a forklift.
1. Properly stow the aerial platform.
2. Engage the brakes on both of the rear wheels.
3. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
4. Insert the forklift forks into the pockets on either side
of the machine.
Caution
Lifting the aerial platform with the forklift forks posi-
tioned improperly can produce enough force to dam-
age machine components. When lifting the machine
with a forklift, only use the designated lift points.
5. Do not raise the aerial platform higher than necessary
to transport it. Drive the forklift slowly and carefully
when transporting the aerial platform.
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Lifting With a Tail Lift
Use the following procedure to lift the aerial platform with
a forklift.
1. Properly stow the aerial platform.
2. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
3. Position the aerial platform on the tail lift.
4. Engage the brakes on both of the rear wheels.
5. Carefully raise the lift and position the aerial platform
in the transport vehicle.
6. Secure the machine to the transport vehicle using
straps through the fork lift pockets.