Snorkel TB50 - Manual (Page 6)

Chapter 1 – Introduction
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Safety Alerts
A safety alert symbol is used throughout this manual to
indicate danger, warning and caution instructions. Follow
these instructions to reduce the likelihood of personal
injury and property damage. The terms danger, warning
and caution indicate varying degrees of personal injury
or property damage that can result if the instruction is
not followed.
Danger
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word is to be used in the most extreme
situations.
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Notes
Notes are used to provide special information or helpful
hints to assist in aerial platform operation, but do not
indicate a hazardous situation.
Operation
The aerial platform has built-in safety features and has
been factory tested for compliance with Snorkel specifi-
cations and industry standards. However, any personnel
lifting aerial platform can be potentially dangerous in the
hands of untrained or careless operators.
Warning
The potential for an accident increases when the
aerial platform is operated by personnel who are not
trained and authorized. Death or serious injury can
result from such accidents. Read and understand
the information in this manual and on the placards
and decals on the machine before operating the
aerial platform on the job.
Training is essential and must be performed by a quali-
fied person.
Become proficient in knowledge and actual operation
before using the aerial platform on the job.
The operator must be trained and authorized to
perform any functions of the aerial platform.
Operation of the aerial platform must be within the
scope of the machine specifications.
The operator bears ultimate responsibility for following
all manufacturer’s instructions and warnings, regulations
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and safety rules of their employer and/or any state or
federal law.
Maintenance
Every person who maintains, inspects, tests, or repairs
the aerial platform must be qualified to do so. Following
the daily prestart inspection in this Operator’s Manual will
help keep the aerial platform in optimum working condi-
tion. Other maintenance functions must be performed
by maintenance personnel who are qualified to work on
the aerial platform.
Caution
Welding current can be very intense. Damage to electron-
ic components may result. Connect the ground clamp as
close as possible to the area being welded. Disconnect
battery cables and any microprocessors and engine
control modules before welding on the machine.
If it becomes necessary to weld aerial platform com-
ponents as a method of repair, take all precautions to
prevent damage to electronic circuitry and devices on
the machine. This includes, but may not be limited to,
disconnecting battery cables and electronic devices.
Do not modify this aerial platform without prior written con-
sent of the Snorkel Engineering Department. Modification
may void the warranty, adversely affect stability, or affect
the operational characteristics of the aerial platform.
Manual of Responsibilities
All owners and users of the aerial platform must read,
understand, and comply with all applicable regulations.
Ultimate compliance to OSHA regulations is the respon-
sibility of the user and their employer.
ANSI publications clearly identify the responsibilities
of all personnel who may be involved with the aerial
platform. A reprint of the “Manual of Responsibilities for
Dealers, Owners, Users, Operators, Lessors and Les-
sees of ANSI/SIA A92.5-2006 Boom-Supported Elevat-
ing Work Platforms” is available from Snorkel dealers or
from the factory upon request.
Copies are also available from:
Scaffold Industry Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 20574
Phoenix, AZ 85036-0574 USA
Additional Information
For additional information contact your local dealer or
Snorkel at:
Snorkel International
P.O. Box 1160
St. Joseph, MO 64502-1160 USA
1-800-255-0317
http://www.snorkelusa.com