Snorkel TL34-01-sn000123+ - Manual (Page 12)

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1. DO NOT operate this machine unless you have been fully trained in its safe use.
2. DO NOT operate the machine on soft, slippery or sloping ground unless adequate
precautions have been taken.
The stabilisers are designed to operate on firm level ground with a minimum bearing
strength of 50N/cm 2 .
The maximum load imposed by an outrigger is 10.3kN.
Advice should be obtained from Snorkel as to the type of supports and precautions
required before attempting to operate the machine outside these parameters.
3. DO NOT use any equipment in the basket to increase the reach or working height of the
machine, e.g. ladders.
4. DO NOT fit any additional equipment to the machine that would increase the wind
loading, e.g. notice boards.
5. DO NOT use the machine for any application that may produce special loads or forces:
the manufacturer, Snorkel, must be consulted for approval of special applications prior
to use.
6. DO NOT use the
machine close
to live electrical
conductors. The
minimum safe
working distance for
a machine working
near overhead
power cables is the
maximum extended
length of the booms
plus 15 metres,
measured with the
booms pointing towards the lines, i.e. safe working distance for the TL34 is 20 metres.
It is the operator‘s responsibility to ensure that, when working in the vicinity of live
overhead high-voltage lines, the minimum safe working distance is maintained. Erect a
simple barrier tape at the safe distance.
7. WORKING CLOSE TO POWER CABLES – if work has to be carried out at less than the
safe working distance, the operator must ensure that the electricity supply has been
switched off. Before commencing work, a written permit to work must be obtained from
the owners of the power cables or the responsible authority.
WARNING NOTICES
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