SD Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
English/USA 09/03
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5. Emergency
Controls
5.1
GENERAL
CHECKING THE OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY CONTROLS EVERY DAY
AND/OR BEFORE EACH SHIFT IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE OPERATOR'S
DUTIES
The operator and all ground personnel must be thoroughly familiar with the location and operation
of the EMERGENCY CONTROLS.
5.2.
IN THE EVENT OF AN INCAPACITATED OPERATOR.
Turn the key switch selector at ground control station to ground (i.e. fully down). Lower on ground
controls as detailed under section 4.3 Ground control operation.
5.3.
IN THE EVENT OF MACHINE FAILURE.
If all machine power is lost, the Emergency Hand pump can be used to provide the hydraulic power
to manoeuvre the machine.
Lower platform using hand lever controls in platform or at ground control station.
FOLLOWING AN EMERGENCY DESCENT RECOVERY OF THE PLATFORM,
FULLY EXTEND AND RETRACT ALL CYLINDERS FROM GROUND CONTROL
STATION BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
5.4
INCIDENT NOTIFICATION
It is a mandatory requirement that any accident or incident involving a Niftylift, regardless of
whether any party received injury or property was damaged, be reported by telephone directly to
Niftylift. Failure to do so may render any warranty on the machine void.
6. Responsibilities
6.1
CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP
When a change of ownership of a Niftylift occurs, it shall be the responsibility of the seller to notify
Niftylift direct of the unit, model and serial number and the name and address of the new owner
within 60 days. This important step is required so that all future Technical Bulletins are able to reach
the registered owner of each machine without delay. Please note warranties are not transferable.
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