Snorkel AB46J - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction
The most important chapter in this manual is
"Safety" chapter 1. Take time, now, to study it
closely. The information in chapter 1, might save
your life or prevent serious injury.
■ Signs
The following three conventions are used
throughout this manual.
1. Danger sign
means: Attention! Become alert! Your safety is
involved.
2. Caution sign
means one of two things: (1) an action, about
to be performed, is potentially hazardous and
might result in minor personal injury if not
done correctly, or (2) an action, about to be
performed, can harm the Snorkelift if not done
correctly.
3. Note sign
means: The information following is to assist
you in either the proper steps to take for an
action or as addition information concerning
your present situation, but does not indicate a
dangerous condition to either you or the
Snorkelift unit.
■ Qualified operators
The Snorkelift aerial platform has built-in safety
features and has been factory tested for
compliance with Snorkel specifications and
industry standards. However, any
personnel-lifting device can be potentially
dangerous in the hands of untrained or careless
operators.
Training is vitally important and MUST be done
under the direction of a QUALIFIED person. You
must display proficiency in knowledge and actual
operation of the Snorkelift.
Before operation of the Snorkelift you must read
and understand the operating instructions in this
manual as well as the decals, warnings, and
instructions on the machine itself.
Before operating the Snorkelift you must be
AUTHORIZED by the person in charge to do so.
■ Operation rules
The following rules will help ensure the safety of
personnel and help prevent needless downtime
because of damaged equipment.
1. Only TRAINED and AUTHORIZED operators
shall be permitted to operate the equipment.
2. All manufacturer’s operating instructions and
safety rules and all employers’ safety rules
and all OSHA and other government safety
rules must be strictly adhered to.
3. Repairs and adjustments shall be made only
by QUALIFIED TRAINED maintenance
personnel.
4. No modification shall be made to the
equipment without prior written consent of
the Snorkel Engineering Department.
5. You must make a pre-start inspection of the
Snorkelift at the beginning of each shift. A
malfunctioning machine must not be used.
6. You must make an inspection of the work
place to locate possible hazards before
operating the Snorkelift.
DO NOT operate this equipment unless you
are TRAINED and AUTHORIZED and have
read and thoroughly understand all of the
information given in this Operator’s Manual
and on all DANGER and CAUTION signs on
the machine. Misuse of this machine can
result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
■ Maintenance
Every person who maintains, inspects, tests, or
repairs these machines, and every person
supervising any of these functions, MUST be
properly trained.
This Operator’s Manual provides a daily
inspection procedure that will help you keep your
Snorkelift in good operating condition. DO NOT
perform other maintenance unless you are a
TRAINED mechanic, QUALIFIED to work on the
Snorkelift. Call QUALIFIED maintenance
personnel if you find problems or malfunctions.
DO NOT modify this machine without written
approval from the Engineering Department of
Snorkel.
Information contained in this manual concerns
only current Snorkelift's, and the right is reserved
to make changes at any time without obligation.
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