Snorkel SL20-sn5800-9299 - Manual (Page 4)

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Operation
Before operating work platform ensure that pre-
operation and safety inspection has been completed,
any deficiencies have been corrected and the operator
has been thoroughly trained on this machine. The
operator must read, fully understand and follow this
Operator Manual.
Travel With Platform Lowered
1. Check that route is clear of people, obstruc-
tions, holes and drop-offs, is level and is
capable of supporting wheel loads.
2. Verify chassis key switch is turned to DECK
and chassis emergency stop switch is ON, pull
button out.
3. After mounting platform latch gate across
entrance.
4. Check clearances above, below and to the sides
of platform.
5. Pull controller emergency stop button out to ON
position. When button is pushed down emer-
gency stop switch will automatically go to OFF
position.
6. Position drive/lift switch to DRIVE.
7. While depressing the interlock lever, slowly
push or pull the control lever to FORWARD or
REVERSE position to travel in the desired
direction. The farther you push or pull the
control lever from centre the faster the machine
will travel.
Steering
1. Position drive/lift switch to DRIVE.
2. While depressing the interlock lever, push the
steering switch to RIGHT or LEFT to turn wheels
in the desired direction. Observe the tyres while
manoeuvering the work platform to ensure
proper direction.
NOTE: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels
must be returned to straight ahead position by
operating steering switch.
Elevating Platform
1. Position drive/lift switch to LIFT.
2. While depressing the interlock lever, push control
lever forward to UP, the farther you push the
control lever the faster the platform will elevate.
3. If the machine is not level the tilt alarm will
sound and the machine will not lift or drive. If
the tilt alarm sounds the platform must be
lowered and the machine moved to a level
location before attempting to re-elevate the
platform.
Travel With Platform Elevated
NOTE: Work platform will travel at reduced
speed when platform is elevated.
1. Check that route is clear of persons, obstruc-
tions, holes and drop-offs, is level and capable
of supporting the wheel loads.
2. Check clearances above, below and to the sides
of platform.
3. Position drive/lift switch to DRIVE position.
4. While depressing the interlock lever, push
control lever to FORWARD or REVERSE for
desired direction of travel.
5. If the machine is not level the tilt alarm will
sound and the machine will not lift or drive. If
the tilt alarm sounds the platform must be
lowered and the machine moved to a level
location before attempting to re-elevate the
platform.
Lowering Platform
1. Position drive/lift switch to LIFT.
2. While depressing the interlock lever, pull back
on the control lever.
Emergency Lowering
If the platform should fail to lower, NEVER
climb down the elevating assembly.
The emergency lowering valve knob is located at
the base of the lift cylinder (Figure 1).
1. Open the emergency lowering valve by pulling
and holding the knob.
2. To close, release the knob.
The platform will not elevate if the emergency
lowering valve is open.
After Use Each Day
1. Ensure that the platform is fully lowered.
2. Park the machine on level ground, preferably
under cover, secure against vandals, children
or unauthorized operation.
3. Turn the key switch to OFF and remove the
key to prevent unauthorized operation.