Snorkel XT24AL-sn10000+ - Manual (Page 43)

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IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO DETERMINE THE HAZARD
CLASSIFICATION OF ANY PARTICULAR ATMOSPHERE OR LOCATION.
The user shall direct his operating personnel and supervise the work to ensure operation in
compliance with the requirements the following statements of warning and instruction.
Personnel Footing - Personnel shall maintain a firm footing on the platform floor while
working thereon. Use of planks, ladders, or any other device on the aerial platform for achieving
additional height or reach shall be prohibited.
Other Moving Equipment - When other moving equipment or vehicles are present, special
precaution shall be taken to comply with local ordinances or safety standards established for the
workplace. Warnings such as, but not limited to, flags, roped-off areas, flashing lights, and
barricades shall be used.
Reporting Problems or Malfunctions - The operator shall immediately report to the
supervisor any problems or malfunctions that become evident during operation. Any problems or
malfunctions that affect the safety or operations shall be repaired prior to continued use of the
aerial platform.
Altering Safety Devices - Altering or disabling of interlocks or other safety devices shall
be prohibited.
Entanglement - Care shall be taken to prevent rope, electric cords, hoses, etc., from
becoming entangled in the aerial platform.
Capacity Limitation - Aerial platform rated capacities shall not be exceeded when loads are
transferred to the platform at any height.
Work Area - The operator shall ensure that the area surrounding the aerial platform is
clear of personnel and equipment before lowering the platform.
Battery Charging - Batteries shall be charged in a well-ventilated area free of flame,
sparks, or other hazards that may cause fire or explosion.
Platform Positioning - The aerial platform shall not be positioned against another object to
steady the platform.
Misuse as a Crane - The aerial platform shall not be used as a crane.
Operating Areas - The aerial platform shall not be operated from a position on trucks,
trailers, railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds, or similar equipment, unless the application is
approved in writing by the manufacturer.
Travel Conditions - Under all travel conditions, the operator shall limit travel speed
according to conditions of ground surface, congestion, visibility, slope, location of personnel, and
other factors causing hazards of collision or injury to personnel.
Unauthorized Use - Means shall be used to protect against use by unauthorized person(s).