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SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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• When travelling on grades (Refer to Section 4), the plat-
form MUST be fully lowered. It is recommended to drive
up the grade in FORWARD gear and in REVERSE down
the slope.
• Keep the chassis of the machine at least 0,6 m (2 ft.) from
holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstructions, debris, concealed
holes, and other potential hazards on the floor/surface.
• Do not push or pull any object with the extending struc-
ture.
• Never attempt to use the machine as a crane. Do not tie-
off machine to any adjacent structure. Never attach wire,
cable, or any similar items to platform.
• Do not operate the machine when wind conditions exceed
12.5 m/s (28 mph). Refer to Table 1-2, Beaufort Scale (For
Reference Only).
• Do not increase the surface area of the platform or the
load. Increase of the area exposed to the wind will
decrease stability.
• Do not increase the platform size with unauthorized deck
extensions or attachments.
• If extending structure assembly or platform is in a position
that one or more wheels are off the ground, all persons
must be removed before attempting to stabilize the
machine. Use cranes, forklift trucks, or other appropriate
equipment to stabilize machine.
Crushing and Collision Hazards
• Approved head gear must be worn by all operating and
ground personnel.
• Check work area for clearances overhead, on sides, and
bottom of platform when lifting, swinging or lowering plat-
form, and driving.
• During operation, keep all body parts inside platform rail-
ing.
• Always post a lookout when driving in areas where vision
is obstructed.
• Keep non-operating personnel at least 2m (6 ft.) away
from machine during all driving and swinging operations.
• Limit travel speed according to conditions of ground sur-
face, congestion, visibility, slope, location of personnel,