Eastman Heavy Machinery
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The lower controls may not be used to operate the platform regardless of the position of the upper controls
emergency stop button.
Only the platform raise and lower functions may be operated from the lower controls. The lower controls
may be used for initial set up of the aerial platform and for positioning the platform while testing or during
inspection.
Use the following procedure to raise or lower the platform using the lower controls.
1.
Pull the emergency stop button outward.
2.
Place the control selector switch in the lower position.
3.
Hold the platform raise/lower toggle switch up to raise the platform and down to lower it.
4.
Release the toggle switch to stop movement.
Upper Controls
The upper controls may be used for driving the aerial platform and positioning the platform while on the job.
Before operating from the upper controls, properly set up the aerial platform as described under Preparing
for Operation. Use the following procedure to operate the aerial platform from the upper controls.
1.
From the lower controls, place the control selector switch in the upper position.
Note
The upper controls will not operate while the control selector is in the lower position.
2.
Enter the platform and lower the gravity gate.
3.
Turn and pull the emergency stop button out.
4. The aerial platform may be driven and the platform may be raised and lowered from the upper controls.
Driving
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 an elevated aerial platform on soft, uneven, or sloping surfaces. Do not
drive a fully stowed machine on grades that exceed 25 percent.
Warning
Death or serious injury can result from improperly driving or steering the aerial platform. Read and
understand the information in this manual and on the placards and decals on the machine before
operating the aerial platform on the job.
Use the following procedure to operate the drive functions.
1.
Place the drive/lift selector switch in the drive position.
2.
Squeeze and hold the interlock switch against the joystick.
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To move forward, slowly push the joystick forward.
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To move backward, slowly pull the joystick back-ward.
Drive Speeds
The drive speed is proportional to the joystick position. The farther the joystick is moved, the faster the
travel speed.
