Snorkel TB126J User Manual

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7. OPERATION

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MOVING THE PLATFORM

The engine should already be running (as
described earlier in this chapter) before you start
this section.

Before you can raise or extend the main boom
the rear axles must be extended (see "EXTEND
& LOCK REAR AXLES" in this chapter).

D A N G E R

Be certain that the space into which you are
about to move the platform, boom, turntable,
and chassis is free of obstructions. Always
look in the direction of movement.

Do not operate near energized electrical
conductors. See the inside-front cover of this
manual for the minimum safe approach
distance to energized power lines.

D A N G E R

If you operate from the platform-control box,
be sure that the lanyard of your fall restraint
or harness is attached to the anchorage point
on the platform mount. Also, be sure the
gravity gate is closed behind you.

Each of the ways the platform can move is
shown in the following two-page spread. The
photos show the switches to push to move the
platform. The switch call-out numbers (on the
left-hand page) correspond to the illustration
numbers on the right-hand page.

NOTE: At the end of each work day the
TB126J should be returned to the STOWED
POSITION as described under STOWING in
the "STOWING & TRANSPORTING" chapter.

D A N G E R

Death or serious injury can result if a TB126J
tips over. A PRO- 100 might tip over if the
rear axles are retracted while the booms are
up or extended. The TB126J should have its
booms completely retracted and completely
down before retracting the rear axles.

NOTE: The correct procedure for retracting
the rear axles is shown at the end of this
chapter under "RETRACT & LOCK REAR
AXLES."