Snorkel SL30N Bi-Energy-sn11200+ - Manual (Page 5)

5
O PERATION
Before operating work platform ensure that the pre-
operation and safety inspection has been completed,
and any discrepancies have been corrected and the
operator has been thoroughly trained on the opera-
tion of the machine.
Travel With Platform Lowered
1. Verify Chassis Emergency Stop Switch is in the
ON position, button pulled out.
2. After mounting platform, close and latch gate.
Check that gaurdrails are in position and properly
assembled with fasteners properly torqued.
3. Check that route is clear of persons, obstructions,
holes and drop-offs and is capable of supporting
the wheel loads.
4. Check clearances above, below and to the sides
of the work platform.
5. Pull Controller Emergency Stop Button out to ON
position.
6. Set the Drive/Lift Switch to the DRIVE position
and turn the Key Switch to ON to operate under
Electric power, to operate under Diesel power,
start the engine by turning the Key Switch fully
clockwise.
NOTE: If the engine is cold, press and hold the
Glow Plug Button on the right hand side of the
Controller for 6 seconds prior to starting.
NOTE: If the engine does not start on the first try,
the Key Switch must be returned to the OFF
position before it can be engaged to start the
engine again.
7. Set the Drive/Lift Speed Range Switch to HIGH
TORQUE.
8. Grasp the Control Handle so the Interlock Lever
is depressed (releasing the Interlock Lever cuts
power to the Controller). Slowly push or pull the
Control Handle to FORWARD or REVERSE to
travel in the desired direction. The farther you
push or pull the Control Handle from center, the
faster the machine will travel.
9. While moving, push the Drive/Lift Speed Range
Switch to HIGH SPEED for travel on level sur-
faces or to HIGH TORQUE for climbing grades or
traveling in confined areas.
Steering
Push the steering Switch RIGHT or LEFT to turn the
wheels. Observe the tyres while maneuvering to
ensure proper direction.
NOTE: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels
must be returned to the straight ahead position
by operating the Steering Switch.
R AISING & L OWERING T HE P LATFORM
1. Position the Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT.
2. While holding the Control Handle so the Interlock
Lever is depressed, push the Control Handle
slowly to UP to raise the platform. Pushing the
Control Handle farther increases the lift speed.
3. When the work task is completed, position the
Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT and lower the platform
by pulling back on the Control Handle until the
platform is fully lowered.
Travel With Work Platform
Elevated
Travel with platform elevated ONLY on firm, level sur-
faces.
NOTE: The work platform will travel at reduced
speed when in the elevated position. SL30
models will only drive while elevated when the
platform is below 8 meters (26 feet) in height.
1. Check that the route is clear of persons, obstruc-
tions, holes and drop-offs and is capable of sup-
porting the wheels loads.
2. Check clearances above, below and to the sides
of the work platform.
3. Position the Drive/Lift Switch to the DRIVE posi-
tion.
4. Push the Control Handle to FORWARD or
REVERSE for the desired direction of travel.
NOTE: If the machine stops driving and the Tilt
Alarm sounds, immediately lower the platform
and move the machine to a level location
before re-elevating the platform.
Emergency Lowering
NOTE: The Emergency Lowering Switch is
located the left side of the chassis through the
opening in the Control
Module cover.
Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by pushing
down on the Emergency Lowering Switch.
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.