SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
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4.6
PARKING AND STOWING
Park and stow the machine as follows:
1.
Drive the machine to a reasonably well-protected
and well-ventilated area.
2.
Ensure the platform is fully lowered.
3.
Position the emergency stop switch to the off posi-
tion.
4.
If necessary, cover the instruction placards, caution
and warning decals so that they will be protected
from hostile environment.
5.
Chock at least two wheels when parking the
machine for an extended period of time.
6.
Turn the power selector switch to off and remove the
key to disable the machine and prevent unautho-
rized use.
4.7
BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE: Be sure that machine is parked in a well ventilated
area before charging begins.
The battery charger receptacle is located at the right rear
of the machine near the ground control panel.
1.
Connect the charger receptacle to 115 volt power
outlet.
2.
The batteries are fully charged when green light on
the battery charger status panel is illuminated.
4.8
PLATFORM LOADING
The platform maximum rated load capacity is shown on a
placard located on the platform and is based upon the fol-
lowing criteria:
1.
The machine is positioned on a smooth, firm and
level surface.
2.
All braking devices are engaged.
3.
Refer to Table 4-1, Capacities for the maximum plat-
form capacity.
NOTE: It is important to remember that the load should be
evenly distributed on the platform. The load should
be placed near the center of the platform when pos-
sible.
4.9
SAFETY PROP
THE SAFETY PROP MUST BE USED WHENEVER MAINTENANCE
PERFORMED ON THE MACHINE REQUIRES THE SCISSOR ARMS
TO BE RAISED.
To engage the safety prop, raise the platform, swing the
safety prop from it’s stowed position located on the right
side of the machine. Lower the platform until the safety
prop rests on the designated safety prop rest.
To store the safety prop, raise the platform, swing the
safety prop around and restore it back to its stowed posi-
tion.
