MERLO PANORAMIC, User And Maintenance Manual

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5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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• TRANSPORTATION OF THE MACHINE
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Load and unload the machine on a firm and level surface.
- Ensure that the brakes of the truck and trailer are engaged.
- Use a ramp or loading platform. The ramp must be strong, shallow angle and correct height.
- Drive the machine onto the ramp.
- Park the machine in the centre of the trailer bed.
- Place chock blocks in front and behind the wheels of the machine.
- Place the gear and forward/reverse selector in the neutral position.
- Engage the parking brake.
- Lower the boom until the forks lay on the trailer.
- Stop the engine, and remove the key.
- Lock the cab door.
- Fasten the machine to the trailer with chains or cables
WARNING ! Do not use just the parking brake but secure the machine to the trailer by external means also.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CORRECT USE OF THE MACHINE IN THE VICINITY OF ELECTRICITY POWER SUPPLY
LINES
Before setting to work, check that there are no overhead utility lines in that area.
Should there be overhead utility lines, keep at a safe distance from them (at least 5 metres, as provided for by applicable laws).
However, you are advised to inquire the minimum safety distance from such lines from the operator of the said lines, as well as
from the authorities in charge of safety and health in the workplace.
Please note that the higher the voltage, the greater the safety distance should be.
USE OF THE MACHINE DEPENDING ON WIND STRENGTHS
Before using the machine, check whether wind strengths allow its safe operation at altitude.
Read the following table - showing the Beaufort scale - to estimate wind strengths.
WARNING!!
The maximum permissible wind strength for the operation of the access platform is 12.5 mps
This table is also available as a leaflet, to be found in its holder in the cab.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE TABLE CORRECTLY
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working conditions are good up to class 4 (green symbol)
- class 6 indicates that the machine is operating under hazardous
conditions. The yellow-red symbol indicates to work with extreme
caution, especially if working at a significant height
- from class 7 onwards (Beaufort scale has 12 classes) the machine
should not be used
WARNING!!
Never install or use on the machine, on its parts and attachments
subject to the action of the wind, components or materials (such as
panels, sheets or the like) which might have a “sail effect” and
decrease machine stability on windy days.
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