Snorkel SPM20 CE-sn0001+ - Manual (Page 11)

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Read, understand, and obey all applicable employers, local, and governmental regulations •
as they pertain to operation of the machine.
Workplace Inspection
The operator is to take safety measures to avoid all hazards in the work area prior to •
machine operation.
Do not operate or raise the platform while on trucks, trailers, railway cars, floating vessels,
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scaffolds or other equipment unless approved in writing by the manufacturer.
This machine can be operated in temperatures of –20 c to 40 c . Consult the manufacturer
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for operation outside this range.
Machine Inspection
Before machine operation, perform inspections and functional checks. Refer to Section 2 •
of this manual for detailed instructions.
Do not operate this machine until it has been serviced and maintained according to
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requirements specified in the Service and Maintenance Manual.
Ensure all safety devices are operating properly. Modification of these devices is a safety
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violation.
WARNING
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF AN AERIAL WORK PLATFORM SHALL BE MADE
ONLY WITH PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE MANUFACTURER
Do not operate any machine on which the safety or instruction placards or decals are •
missing or illegible.
Avoid any build up of debris on platform floor. Keep mud, oil, grease, and other slippery
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substances from footwear and platform floor.
1.3 OPERATION
General
Do not use the machine for any purpose other than positioning personnel, their tools and •
equipment, or for hand stock picking.
Never operate a machine that is not working properly. If a malfunction occurs, shut down
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the machine.
Never slam a control switch or lever through neutral to an opposite direction. Always
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return switch to neutral and stop before moving the switch to the next function. Operate
controls with slow and even pressure.
Do not allow personnel to tamper with or operate the machine from the ground with
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personnel in the platform, except in an emergency.
Do not carry materials directly on platform railing unless approved by the manufacturer.
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Always ensure that power tools are properly stowed and never left hanging by their cord •
from the platform work area.
Fully lower mast assembly and shut off all power before leaving machine.
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