Snorkel TL39T - Manual (Page 8)

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! WARNING
Denotes a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
! CAUTION
Denotes a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices or action which may result in
damage to the MHP.
! IMPORTANT
Denotes important information pertaining
to settings, capacities, or conditions, which
could, if ignored, lead to machine damage or
future hazardous situations.
It is also used to alert the reader to pay
careful attention to a particular passage of
text in the manual.
Notes
Notes are used to provide special information or
helpful hints to assist in aerial platform operation,
but do not indicate a hazardous situation.
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Operation
The MHP ae rial platform has built-in safety features
and has been factory tested for compliance with
Snorkel specifications and industry standards. How
ever, any personnel lifting device can be potentially
dangerous in the hands of untrained or careless
operators.
Training is vitally important and must be performed
under the direction of a QUALIFIED person. You
must display proficiency in knowledge and actual
operation of the MHP before using it on a job site.
Before operation of the MHP you must read and
understand the operatingin structions in this manual
as well as the decals, warnings, and in structions
on the machine itself.
Before operating the MHP you must be
AUTHORIZED by the person in charge to do so and
the operation of the MHP must be within the scope
of the machine specifications.
! WARNING
The potential for an accident increases when
the aerial platform is operated by personnel
who are not trained and authorised. death or
serious injury can result from such accidents.
Read and understand the information in this
manual and on the placards and decals on the
machine before operating the MHP on the job.
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Maintenance
Every person who maintains, inspects, tests,
or repairs these machines, and every person
supervising any of these functions, must be properly
trained and qualified to do so.
This Operators Manual provides a Pre-operational
Inspection procedure that will help you keep your
MHP in good operating condition.
Do not perform other maintenance unless you are
a trained mechanic, qualified to work on the MHP.
Call qualified maintenance personnel if you find
problems or malfunctions.
Do not modify this machine without written approval
from the Engineering Department of Snorkel New
Zealand. Modification may void the warranty,
adversely affect stability, or affect the operational
characteristics of the MHP.
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Responsibilities of Parties
! IMPORTANT
It is imperative that all owners and users of
the MHP read, understand, and conform to all
applicable regulations.
Ultimate compliance to OSHA regulations is the
responsibility of the user and their employer.
! IMPORTANT
ANSI Standard A92.6 clearly identifies
requirements of all parties who might be
involved with Self-Propelled Elevating Work
Platforms.
AUSTRALIAN / NZ STANDARD 2550-10 Also
identifies the requirements of all parties who
might be involved with Boom-Supported
Elevating Work Platforms.
NOTE - Standards
It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that
the person operating the TL39T is provided with all
the relevant information relating to standards and
codes of practice applicable in their region.
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