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User’s Manual – A16 J A18 J Series Page 49
5.3. Boarding the platform
The “boarding position” is the only position from which loading or unloading of persons and materials is allowed. The
“boarding position” is with the basket completely lowered.
To board the platform:
 Get on the platform holding on to the entry guard rail.
 Raise the bar and get on board.
Once you are on the platform, make sure the bar falls
down closing the access. Fasten the safety harness to
the special hooks provided for this purpose.
To board the platform strictly use
the special facilities installed on the
platform.
When moving up or down, always
keep your eyes on the machine and
hold onto the entry stringers.
DO NOT
lock the closing bar to keep the
platform boarding gate open.
DO NOT
leave or board the work platform if
this is not in the position required
for boarding or leaving.
Fig. 9
With the ground control panel (see paragraph “Ground control panel”), you can operate the boom and drive the basket
down to facilitate boarding.
5.4. Machine start
To start the machine the operator shall:

Release the emergency stop button on the ground control panel by rotating it of 1/4 turn clockwise.

Turn the on-off key on the on-ground control panel to the "Basket" position.

Remove the starting key and hand it over to a person in charge on ground, properly informed of the use of the
emergency controls.

Board the platform.

Release the stop button on the platform control panel (see previous paragraphs).
For ELECTRIC versions (models “ E ” ) , it is now possible to perform various operations in strict compliance with the
above instructions. The machine won't start until the battery charger is disconnected from the power supply. While the
battery is being charged, the machine is off and cannot be operated.
For combination power variants (Electric/Diesel models “ ED ” or “ EB ” ) , you need to select the required power mode
by means of the selector. If the machine is set on electric power, it is now possible to perform various operations in strict
compliance with the above instructions. If the machine is set on diesel power, read the next paragraphs to start the
engine.