Snorkel AB46J - Manual (Page 10)

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Electrocution
The AB46J is an all metal boom, NON-
INSULATED, aerial work platform. DO NOT
operate it near ELECTRICAL conductors. Regard
all conductors as being energized.
DO NOT operate outside during a thunderstorm.
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Tipover and Falling Hazards
DO NOT operate an AB46J from a position on
trucks, trailers, railway cars, floating vessels,
scaffolds, or similar equipment unless the
application is approved in writing by Snorkel.
If the platform or elevating assembly becomes
caught, snagged, or otherwise prevented from
normal motion by an adjacent structure or other
obstacles such that control reversal does not free
the platform, remove all personnel from the
platform before attempts are made to free the
platform using ground controls.
The guardrail system is your primary fall
protection. Never operate without all parts of the
guardrail system in place and the gate closed.
Under normal working conditions it is best not to
transfer from the platform to another structure or
vice versa, unless that is the safest way to do the
job. Each situation must be judged separately
taking the work environment into account. The
following guidelines apply:
1. Where possible, place the work platform over
a roof or walking structure to do the transfer.
2. Transfer your anchorage from one structure
to another before you step across.
3. Remember, you might be departing the work
platform to a structure where fall arrest is
required.
4. DO NOT climb the rails. Use the entrance.
Maintain a firm footing on the platform floor.
Climbing on the guardrails is prohibited.
DO NOT use ladders, planks, or other devices to
extend or increase your work position from the
platform.
All platform occupants MUST use fall restraint.
Attach fall restraints to the platform anchorage
points.
DO NOT exceed the unrestricted platform
capacity as indicated on the capacity placard on
the platform.
DO NOT raise the boom if the AB46J is on soft
ground. Operate the boom only on a firm surface
capable of withstanding all load forces imposed
by the aerial platform in all operating conditions.
Raise the platform only when the AB46J is on
level ground.
DO NOT carry loads from any point outside of the
platform.
Care shall be taken to prevent rope, electric
cords, and hoses, etc., from becoming entangled
in the aerial platform.
DO NOT jerk the controls. Move the controls
slowly and deliberately to avoid jerky and erratic
operation. Always stop the controls in the neutral,
off, position before going in the opposite direction.
DO NOT use the boom for any purpose other than
to position personnel, their tools, and materials.
DO NOT use the AB46J as a crane, hoist, or jack.
DO NOT operate the AB46J in winds, or wind
gusts, of 28 mph (45 km/h) or more.
DO NOT add anything to the AB46J that will
increase the wind loading ( banners, flags, etc.).
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Crushing
Always look in the direction of travel. Avoid
overhead obstructions.
Never cover the floor grating or otherwise
obstruct your view below.
Make sure the area below the platform is free of
personnel before lowering.
■ General Safety Precautions
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Personnel Precautions
If you encounter any suspected malfunction of
the aerial platform, or any hazard or potentially
unsafe condition relating to capacity, intended
use, or safe operation, cease operation and seek
assistance from management.
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Operator General Precautions
Make sure that all protective guards, cowlings,
and doors are in place and secure.
Be sure the guardrail system, including the gate,
is in place and secure.
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Mounting and Dismounting Precautions
Use three points of support when getting on or off
the platform (e.g., two hands and one foot).
Keep the platform clean.
DO NOT jump off the machine.
DO NOT dismount while the machine is in motion.
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