Eastman Heavy Machinery
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Drive Motion Alarm
When the joystick is moved out of neutral to drive
the aerial platform, the alarm emits a loud beeping
sound to warn
personnel in the work area to stand
clear.
Pothole Protector Skids
The pothole protector skids automatically lower
when the platform is elevated approximately 61 cm
(24″). Ground clearance is reduced from 6.3 cm (2
1
/2 ″) to 1.9 cm (
3
/4″) when the skids lock into
position.
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable. Death or serious injury will result from a
tip-over accident. Do not drive or position the aerial platform for elevated use within 1.2 m (4′) of any
drop-off, hole, or other tip-over hazard.
This protection system limits the tilt angle if a wheel is driven into a drop-off or hole. This greatly reduces
the likelihood of the aerial platform tipping over.
The pothole protection system is for added protection and does not justify operating near drop-offs or holes.
Drive/Lift Pothole Protector Interlock
The aerial platform drive and lift functions are interlocked through a limit switch that senses whether or not
the pothole protection linkage is locked into position. The drive/lift pothole interlock operates when the
platform is elevated approximately 1.8 m (6′).
If an obstruction under the skids, or some other impairment prevents the skids from locking into position, the
drive and lift functions will not operate and an alarm will sound.
