nifty 170SD series, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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SD Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
English/USA 09/03
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Table of
Contents
1. INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE
1.1 Foreword 2
1.2 Scope 3
1.3 Introducing the 170SD Self Drive (SD) Series 3
1.4 General Specification 4
1.5 Identification 5-6
2. SAFETY
2.1 Mandatory Precautions 7-10
2.2 Environmental Limitations 10
2.3 Noise & Vibration 10
3. PREPARATION AND INSPECTION
3.1 Unpacking 11
3.2 Preparation for Use 11
3.3 Pre-Operational Safety Check Schedules 12-13
3.4 Placard, Decals and Installation 14-19
3.5 Torque Requirements 20
4. OPERATION
4.1 Control Circuit Components 21-23
4.2 Setting up Procedures 24
4.3 Ground Control Operation 25-26
4.4 Platform Control Operation 27-30
4.5 Driving Controls 31
4.6 Batteries and Charging 32-33
4.7 Transporting, Towing, Storage and Setting to Work 34-36
5. EMERGENCY CONTROLS
5.1 General 37
5.2 Emergency Procedures - Incapacitated Operator 37
5.3 Emergency Procedures - Machine Failure 37
5.4 Incident Notification 37
6. RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1 Changes in Ownership 37
6.2 Inspection/Service/Pre-Hire Check List 38-39