Ballymore PLD PLUS, Instruction Handbook Manual

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The PLD should always be operated on level surfaces. Keep watching the condition of
load. Stop operating the PLD if load becomes unstable. Brake the PLD and activate the
emergency button (3) by pushing when sliding load on or off the PLD. If the PLD has any
malfunctions, follow chapter 6. Practice maintenance work according to regular
inspection. This PLD is not designed to be water resistant. Use the PLD under dry
conditions. Prolonged continuous operation might cause damage of the power pack.
Stop operation if temperature of hydraulic oil is too high.
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When operating the PLD, the operator must wear safety shoes.
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The operating lighting must be minimum 50 lumens.
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To prevent unintended sudden movements when not operating the PLD (i.e. from
another person, etc.) lower the PLD all the way to the ground and turn off.
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DURING TRANSPORTATION ON A TRUCK ALWAYS FASTEN THE PLD
SECURELY
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Lower the platform and park the PLD securely. Dedicated lashing belts at both sides
each of the PLD deck’s handrail and fasten the other side at the transporting truck.
- Decommissioning
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For storage, remove the load, lower the PLD to the lowest position, grease all in this
handbook mentioned greasing points (regular inspection), eventual protect the PLD
against corrosion and dust. Remove the batteries and jack the PLD safety, so that
there will be no flattening after storage.
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For final decommissioning, send the PLD to a designated recycling company. Oil,
batteries and electric components must be recycled due to legal regulations.
- DAILY INSPECTION
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This chapter describes pre-shift checks before putting the PLD into operation.
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Daily inspection is effective to find the malfunction or fault on this PLD. Check the
PLD on the following points before operation.