Snorkel AB60J CE - Manual (Page 21)

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Danger
Pinch points may exist between moving compo-
nents. Death or serious injury can result from being
trapped between components, buildings, structures,
or other obstacles. Make sure all personnel stand
clear while operating the aerial platform.
Controls to position the platform are located on the lower
control panel on the turntable and on the upper control
panel in the platform. Drive controls are located on the
upper control panel only.
Battery Disconnect Switch
The battery disconnect is located behind the door on
the left side of the turntable above the engine gauge
panel (refer to Figure 6.1).
Figure 6.1 – Battery Disconnect Switch
The battery disconnect removes electrical power from
all electrically controlled functions when in the off posi-
tion. Place the switch in the on position to electrically
connect the battery to the electrical system.
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Caution
Only authorized personnel should operate the aerial
platform. Unqualified personnel may cause injury
to coworkers or property damage. Lock the battery
disconnect switch in the off position before leaving
the aerial platform unattended.
Turn the battery disconnect switch off to prevent unau-
thorized use of the aerial platform.
Lower Controls
The lower controls (refer to Figure 6.2) are located on
the right side of the turntable. Boom and platform func-
tions can be operated from the lower controls. The fol-
lowing are located on the lower control panel.
• Emergency stop button
• Control selector switch
• Start switch
Chapter 6 – Controls
• Ground operation switch
• Rotation switch
• Riser boom elevation switch
• Main boom elevation switch
• Boom extension switch
• Jib articulation switch
• Boom speed knob
• Platform level switch
• Platform rotate switch
• Engine/emergency power switch
• Throttle switch
• Hydraulic warm-up switch (option)
Figure 6.2 – Lower Controls
Emergency Stop Button
The emergency stop is a two-position, red push button.
Push the button in to disconnect power to all control
circuits. Pull the button out to restore power.
Control Selector Switch
Use the control switch to select between off, lower con-
trol, and upper control operation. Insert the key in the
switch and turn the switch to the upper controls position
to operate the aerial platform from the upper controls
and in the lower controls position for lower controls op-
eration.
Start Switch
The start switch works like an automobile ignition switch.
Push the start button until the engine starts, then re-
lease it to on. If the engine dies, the control switch must
be turned to off before the engine can be restarted.
Battery Disconnect Switch