ALMAC Athena 870-BL EVO, Translation Of Original Instructions

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29 ALMAC s.r.l.
2.7 General safety indications on the use of the platform
The instructions given below must be followed.
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It is forbidden to use ladders or other structures in the basket to increase the
height of the machine.
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It is forbidden to place structures inside the basket to increase the surface
area exposed to the wind.
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It is forbidden to work near high voltage overhead electric power lines.
Moreover, the work platform must always be kept at a safety distance of at
least 5 metres from cables. For voltages greater than 132KV, refer to the
table below.
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Do not use the machine during storms. You could be struck by lightning.
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It is forbidden to use the machine if the wind speed exceeds 12.5 m/s.
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Use the MEWP only within the allowed temperature range
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It is forbidden to get on or off the MEWP when the platform is raised
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It is forbidden to load or unload objects from the MEWP when the platform is
raised.
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It is forbidden to exceed the capacity of the MEWP; the capacity is the work
load for which the platform has been designed and includes the weight of the
operators and the tools used for their specific tasks (see relative data plate)
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It is forbidden to use the platform on soft, slippery or unstable ground.