nifty SD64 4x4x4, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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SD64 Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
USA – 04/16
Issue 04
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With the booms in the stowed position, the operator is allowed to drive the machine and negotiate
slopes up to 10

without activating the tilt alarm (Refer to 4.1.3).
Because of the restricted visibility over the engine canopy, an electric luffing switch has been provided.
Using this switch on the basket console permits the operator to elevate the luffing boom to a restricted
safe height for driving the machine thus providing better visibility.
Before elevating the booms, the operator must first deploy and set up each of the outriggers using the
switches on the basket console until the base is level. The level of the machine can be checked using
the spirit level located on top of the base. To ensure that all of the stabiliser feet are correctly deployed,
check that the light on each of the stabiliser switches has turned off.
Once the outriggers are correctly set up, the operator can use all boom functions. Should an outrigger
foot come clear of the ground, an audible siren will sound as well as a flashing warning light on the
basket console. Also the light on the switch that controls that particular outrigger will light up again
indicating which one has gone light. If this happens, return all booms to their stowed position. This will
return control to the outriggers allowing them to be reset.
4.1.10
BATTERY MANAGEMENT : - Under no circumstances should a machine be left fully discharged or
severe battery damage can occur in a relatively short time.
4.1.11
BATTERY ISOLATOR : - A battery disconnect plug is located beneath the base control canopy, which
allows the machine control and power circuits to be isolated from the batteries themselves. Under
normal operation, the machine Key Switch should be used to isolate the machine, with the Battery
Isolator plug only being required for emergencies to disconnect the batteries in the event of a short
circuit, or during servicing of the machine to ensure that the power is disconnected. The battery is
grounded to the chassis.
4.1.12
DIESEL ENGINE : -
1) 125A fuse near the diesel engine battery (starter motor and alternator).
2) 10A circuit breaker - (main control system).
3) 35A circuit breaker - (heavy-duty circuit for diesel throttle/Glow plug).
4) 15A circuit breaker – (all solenoid functions).
4.1.13
LOAD SENSING CONSOLE (SiOPS TM ) : - This machine incorporates a load sensing cage console that
senses if the operator has been pushed or has fallen against the console. If the load applied to the front
of the console is greater than the pre-determined amount, the footswitch will be disabled to increase
operator safety and reduce the possibility of sustained involuntary operation of the cage controls. For
further information refer to Section 4.4.2.