Eastman Heavy Machinery
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Emergency Stop Button
The emergency stop is a two-position red push
button on the front of the upper control box. Push
the button in to disconnect power to all control
circuits at the upper controls. Pull the button out to
restore power.
Note
The lower controls override the upper controls. If
the upper control emergency stop is engaged the
lower controls can still be used to operate the
aerial platform.
Push the button in when the upper controls are not
in use to help protect against unintentional
platform operation.
Drive/Lift Selector Switch
Place the drive/lift selector switch in the drive
position to drive the aerial platform using the
joystick. The platform will not raise or lower while
driving.
Place the drive/lift selector switch in the lift
position to raise and lower the platform using the
joystick.
Joystick
Use the joystick to operate the following functions.
•
Aerial platform steering
•
Aerial platform drive and speed
•
Platform raise/lower and speed
Movement of the joystick in a given direction
produces a corresponding movement of the aerial
platform. The steering and drive functions may be
operated separately or simultaneously.
Interlock
The joystick has an interlock switch in the handle.
Engage the interlock by grasping the joystick and
pulling the switch toward the handle. Engage the
interlock to activate the steering, drive, or lift
functions.
Steer Switch
The steer switch is a momentary contact, rocker
switch on top of the joystick. This switch controls
the two front wheels to steer the aerial platform.
To steer to the right, engage the interlock on the
joystick and hold down the right side of the steer
switch. To steer to the left, engage the interlock on
the joystick and hold down the left side of the steer
switch.
Note
The steering wheels are not self-centering. Set the
steering wheels straight ahead after completing a
turn.
Horn Button
The horn button is on the left side of the upper
control box. Press the button to sound the horn.
Battery Condition Indicator
The optional battery condition indicator gauge is
on the top of the upper control box. It indicates the
level of available battery power to operate the
aerial platform.
