Rotating the turret, Elevating the boom, Extending the boom – Snorkel SB80 User Manual
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Rotating the Turret
While depressing the foot switch, move the boom
rotation joystick to the right to rotate right, left to rotate
left. Release the switch to stop rotation. The turret
rotation will function at a speed proportional to the stroke
of the joystick. Make sure the area around the boom is
clear of all obstructions before rotating the turret.
Elevating the Boom
While depressing the foot switch, move the joystick forward
to elevate the boom, rearward to lower the boom. Release
the control lever to stop elevating / lowering. The boom
elevate will function at a speed proportional to the stroke of
the joystick.
Extending the Boom
While depressing the foot switch, move the boom
extension control joystick rearward to extend the boom,
forward to retract the boom. Release the control lever to
stop extending / retracting. The boom extension will
function at a speed, proportional to the stroke of the
joystick.
Elevating the Jib
While depressing the foot switch, push the jib control
switch forward to elevate the jib, rearward to lower the jib.
Release the control lever to stop elevating / lowering.
Rotating the Platform
While depressing the foot switch, toggle the control
switch left to rotate left, right to rotate right. Release the
switch to stop rotation.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
In the event of an engine failure, the elevating assembly
may be lowered using the following procedure.
NEVER climb down the elevating assembly. If
controls do not respond, follow the emergency
lowering procedure.
Lowering Elevating Assembly
1. Engage the auxiliary power unit switch.
2. Operate any boom function in the normal manner.
Note: Auxiliary battery is capable of one emergency
lowering cycle before requiring recharge. Battery is
recharged while engine is in operation.
EMERGENCY TOWING
Chock wheels before disengaging hubs.
Machine may roll.
DO NOT tow the machine faster than 5 km/h
(3 mph). Faster speeds will damage drive
components and void warranty.
There are no brakes when the center caps are
installed in the inverted position.
Perform the following only when the machine will not
operate under its own power and it is necessary to
move the machine or when winching onto a trailer for
transportation.
DO NOT use a machine that is damaged or
malfunctioning. Tag and remove the unit from
service until it is repaired.