Airo A16 J Series, User Manual

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User’s Manual – A16 J A18 J Series Page 38
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before using the machine read this chapter thoroughly.
WARNING!
Follow exclusively the instructions given in the next paragraphs and the safety rules described
both hereafter and in the previous paragraphs. Read the next paragraphs carefully in order to
properly understand the starting/stopping procedures as well as all other functionalities of the
machine and their correct use.
5.1. Control panel on the basket
The operator’s control station is in the basket. The control panel is fixed to the front rail and is used to:
 Start/stop the machine
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Handle the machine in all normal operating steps
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Display some of the operating data and modes (alarms, “dead-man”, control etc...)
Fig.5
A) Proportional joystick for travel control
B) Proportional lever to control the arm UP/DOWN
C) Proportional lever to control the boom up/down
D) Proportional lever to control the jib up/down
E) Proportional control lever for telescopic boom extension/retraction
G) Proportional control joystick for turret rotation
I) Basket rotation switch
L) Basket level, recovery switch