Snorkel TL49J-01-sn008562+ - Manual (Page 12)

8 TL49J 513868-000
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 12.5kN.
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 Powered Access, 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 TL49J is 24 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.
WARNING NOTICES
15m
26m
15m
24m
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.
15m
24m