SECTION 4 OPERATION INSTRUCTION
4.1 General
An operator must not operate the machine, only if:
He has learned and practiced the principles of safe machine operation contained in this
operational manual.
a)
Avoid hazardous situations;
b)
Perform a pre-operation inspection at all times;
c)
Implement functional test before operating the machine at all times;
d)
Inspect job site;
e)
Only use the machine as it was intended.
Fundamentals:
The Operating Instructions section provides instructions for each aspect of machine operation. It is the
operator's responsibility to follow all the safety rules and instructions in the operator's,safety and
responsibilities manuals.
Using the machine for anything other than lifting personnel, along with their tools and materials, to an
aerial work site is unsafe and dangerous.
Only trained and authorized personnel should be permitted to operate a machine. If more than one
operator is expected to use a machine at different times in the same work shift, they must all be
qualified operators and are all expected to follow all safety rules and instructions in the operator's,
safety and responsibilities manuals. That means every new operator should perform a pre-operation
inspection, function tests, and a workplace inspection before using the machine.
4.2 Machine Operation
4.2.1 Drive operation
Traveling is limited by two factors:
a)
Gradeability, which is the percent of grade of the incline the machine can climb;
b)
Side slope, which is angle of the slope the machine can be driven across.
Note: Identify the allowable range of slope and side slope rating. All ratings for Gradeability and
side slope are based upon the machine's upper boom being in the stowed position, fully lowered
and retracted.
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