Snorkel SB80 - Manual (Page 5)

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Starting the engine
From the lower controls
1. Turn the chassis key switch to chassis position.
2. Press the start button to crank the engine. Release
when the engine starts.
3. Diesel Engines: When the engine is cold; press and
hold the glow plug switch 6 seconds before starting
engine.
From the platform controls
1. Turn the chassis key switch to platform controls.
2. Turn the platform rotary switch fully clockwise to
crank the engine. Release when engine starts.
3. Diesel Engines: When the engine is cold; press and
hold the glow plug switch 6 seconds before starting
engine.
Driving
With Boom Lowered
1. Turn chassis key switch to platform, and pull out the
chassis emergency stop switch.
2. Mount the platform and close sliding rail.
3. Attach approved fall restraint (If required by National
Legislation) to designated platform anchorage point.
Attach only one fall restraint to each point.
4. Start the engine.
5. Check that the area around and above the work
platform is clear of obstructions, holes, drop-offs,
persons in the route of travel, and the surface is
capable of supporting wheel loads.
6. Engage the interlock switch and move the drive
control handle forward to travel forward and rear-
ward to travel in the reverse direction.
Note: When the boom is rotated to the front of the
chassis (steering wheels aft) directions of travel and
steering will be reversed. Observe the color coded
arrows on the control panel near the drive control
handle, and on the chassis. They will indicate the
direction of travel when the drive control handle is
moved.
Operation
Before operating work platform insure that:
Pre-operation and safety inspection has been
completed, and any discrepancies have been
corrected.
System function inspection has been performed.
Operator has been thoroughly trained on the
operation of the machine.
Work area is clear of all obstructions, holes, drop-
offs, or persons in the route of travel.
Surface is capable of supporting wheel loads.
Refer to figures 1 through 5 for control locations.
Emergency Stop
At any time during operation, press the emergency stop
button to stop all functions in an emergency.
Service Horn
At any time during operation, press the service horn
button to sound an audible warning if necessary.
Always wear an approved fall restraint properly
attached to designated platform anchorage
point when driving or operating the machine
(see Figure 6).
Attach only one fall restraint to each anchorage
point.
Figure 6: Typical Fall Restraint Anchorage Point