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MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual
January 2022
Secton 8 - Operatng Instructons
Emergency Procedures
General
This section provides information on the procedures to be followed and on the systems and controls
to be used in the event an emergency situation is encountered during machine operation. Prior to
operation of the machine and periodically thereafter, the entire operating manual, including this
section, should be reviewed by all personnel whose responsibilities include any work or contact with
the machine.
Emergency Towing Procedures
Towing this machine is prohibited, except in emergencies. However, provisions for moving the
machine, in case of a malfunction or power failure, have been incorporated. The following procedures
are to be used ONLY for emergency movement to a suitable maintenance area.
Chock wheels securely.
Release the brake. See page 30 for instructions.
Connect suitable equipment, remove
After moving machine, complete the following procedures
Position machine on a firm and level surface.
Chock wheels securely.
Lock the brake.
Remove chocks from wheels as needed.
Emergency Controls and Their Locations
Power/Emergency Stop Switches
There is a red mushroom shaped switch at both the Ground Controls and Platform Controls.
When it is depressed it will immediately stop the machine.
Installed on the Platform Console, this round red switch is pulled up for normal machine
functions. In an emergency, push the button to the down position with your palm and machine
will immediately stop.
Ground Control Station
The Ground Control Station is located on the left side of the machine frame. The controls on this
panel provide the means for overriding the platform controls and for controlling the platform lift up and
down functions from the ground. Place the power select switch in the ground position and operate the
lift switch to lift up or down.
Emergency Lowering
Push the emergency lowering button located on the ground controls side of the
machine under the Main Power Switch. It has a yellow decal border.
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