Snorkel S2633 - Manual (Page 32)

Chapter 8 – Prestart Inspection
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Press the horn button to ensure that it sounds to warn
personnel in the area.
Placards and Decals
To inspect the placards and decals:
1. Inspect all safety and operational placards and de-
cals. Make certain they are in place, in good condi-
tion, and are legible.
2. Clean the placards and decals with soap and water,
and a soft cloth if the words or pictures cannot be
seen.
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Caution
Solvents may contain hazardous ingredients. Follow
the manufacturer’s label for proper use and disposal.
Wear protective gloves and splash-proof safety
glasses when using solvents.
3. Remove wet paint overspray with a natural biode-
gradable solvent and a soft cloth.
4. Replace any missing, damaged, or illegible placards
or decals before operating the aerial platform.
Placard and decal kits are available from Snorkel.
The safety related placards and decals are illustrated on
the following pages.
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Warning
The potential for an accident increases when operat-
ing an aerial platform that is damaged or malfunction-
ing. Death or serious injury could result from such
accidents. Do not operate the aerial platform if it is
damaged or malfunctioning.
5. Test the interlock switch by moving the joystick with-
out engaging the interlock switch.
If movement occurs the interlock is not functioning
properly. Do not operate the machine until the prob-
lem is corrected.
6. Select the high speed drive button. Test the operation
of the joystick in both directions.
The drive speed should increase as the joystick
is pushed farther forward.
7. Select the low speed drive button. Test the operation
of the joystick in both directions.
The drive speed should increase as the joystick
is pushed farther forward.
8. Squeeze and hold the interlock switch against the
joystick. Test the steer switch in both directions using
the steering switch.
To steer to the right, hold down the right side of
the steer switch.
To steer to the left, hold down the left side of the
steer switch.
9. Select the platform raise/lower button. Squeeze and
hold the interlock switch against the joystick. Test the
joystick in both directions.
To raise the platform, push the joystick forward,
the direction of the red arrow.
To lower the platform, pull the joystick backward,
the direction of the yellow arrow.
Emergency Stop
To test the emergency stop button from the upper con-
trols:
1. At the upper controls, push the emergency stop but-
ton inward to turn off electrical power.
2. Verify that the upper control platform and drive func-
tions do not operate.
Horn Button
The horn is operational when the machine is set up for
operation from the upper control panel (refer to Figure
8.17).
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