Elliott Traffic Safety Service L60, Operator'S Manual

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Platform Jib Safety-Aerial EEC-0178 V1.1
Platform Jib Safety-Aerial
Device
Do not operate the platform jib unless you have thoroughly read and understand the
safety guidelines listed in this section. The proper procedures for jib deployment,
raising, lowering, and stowing can be found in the Platform Jib Operation-Aerial
Device section.
Always follow these guidelines in addition to those
listed throughout the entire Safety & Operation chapter
of this manual. Failure to follow these guidelines could
result in death or serious injury.
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Do not attempt to lift more than the rated capacity of
the platform jib
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Do not exceed the total platform capacities (jib load
plus personnel) listed on the platform jib operating
range diagram
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Do not lift loads with the lift-assist latch engaged or with the post pin removed.
Always install the post pin and disengage the lift-assist latch before operation
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Do not attempt to lift loads with the jib positioned over the side of the platform
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Do not jerk the load. Always accelerate and decelerate the winch smoothly
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Always rotate the boom and platform smoothly to avoid swinging the load.
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Do not drag the load across the ground in any direction
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Do not use the platform jib for lifting or moving personnel
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Do not lift or carry loads over personnel. Do not allow personnel to stand or pass
beneath a suspended load
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Never leave a suspended load unattended
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Do not use platform jib if the loadline is kinked, twisted, or damaged in any way
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Never wrap the loadline around the load. The load shall be attached directly to the
hook or by means of load handling devices such as slings and shackles with
sufficient load capacity