Operator's Manual
Second Edition • Second Printing
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Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ
Part No. 1258834
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 required clearances from electrical power
lines and apparatus in accordance with applicable
governmental regulations and the following chart.
Line Voltage
Required Clearance
0 to 50KV
3.0 m
50 to 200KV
4.6 m
200 to 350KV
6.1 m
350 to 500KV
7.6 m
500 to 750KV
10.6 m
750 to 1000KV
13.7 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.
Maximum platform capacity
227 kg
Maximum occupants
2
The weight of options and accessories, such as
pipe cradles, panel cradles and welders, will reduce
the rated platform capacity and must be factored
into the total platform load. See the decals with the
options and accessories.
If using accessories, read, understand and obey
the decals and instructions with the accessory.
Do not alter or disable the limit switches.
Do not raise or extend the boom 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.
