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Fourth Edition • First Printing
Operator's Manual
Work Area Safety
Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J 15
Work Area Safety
Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not
electrically insulated and
will not provide protection
from contact with or
proximity to electrical
current.
Maintain safe distances
from electrical power lines
and apparatus in
accordance with applicable
governmental regulations
and the following chart.
Line Voltage Required Clearance
0 to 50KV 10 ft 3.05 m
50 to 200KV 15 ft 4.60 m
200 to 350KV 20 ft 6.10 m
350 to 500KV 25 ft 7.62 m
500 to 750KV 35 ft 10.67 m
750 to 1000KV 45 ft 13.72 m
Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway
or sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts
energized power lines. Personnel on the ground or
in the platform must not touch or operate the
machine until energized power lines are shut off.
Do not operate the machine during lightning or
storms.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Tip-over Hazards
Occupants, equipment and materials shall not
exceed the maximum platform capacity.
Indoor use
Maximum platform capacity 440 lbs 200 kg
Maximum occupants 2
Outdoor use
Maximum platform capacity 440 lbs 200 kg
Maximum occupants 1
If using accessories, read, understand and obey
the decals, instructions and manuals with the
accessory.
Do not alter or disable the limit switches.
Do not raise the platform
unless the machine is on a
firm, level surface.
Do not depend on the tilt
alarm as a level indicator.
The tilt alarm sounds in the
platform only when the
machine is on a severe
slope.
If the tilt alarm sounds: Lower
the mast, then lower the jib
boom. Move the machine to a
firm, level surface. Use
extreme caution to lower the
mast.