TM Eco Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
USA – 07/11
Issue 01
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4.4
BASKET CONTROL OPERATION
NEVER START THE NIFTYLIFT IF YOU SMELL GASOLINE, LIQUID PROPANE OR
DIESEL. THESE FUELS ARE FLAMMABLE.
BEFORE OPERATING THE NIFTYLIFT ENSURE THAT EACH OPERATOR HAS
READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE OPERATING MANUAL. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
***FOR COLD START PROCEDURES SEE SECTION 4.3.1***
ALWAYS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO WARM UP BEFORE OPERATING.
4.4.1
BASKET CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
ALL MODELS
1)
NEVER
exceed the maximum basket capacity.
2)
Check below, above and around the Niftylift for any obstruction or hazards before operating any
function.
3)
Ensure all red emergency stops are out.
4)
For
hydraulic outrigger
models (
TM34H
), remove the key from the ground control station
(turn key anti-clockwise) and put the key in the basket control station and switch to “ON”
(clockwise). For
manual outrigger
models (
TM34M
) turn the key switch at the ground control
station to “Basket” (anti-clockwise) then depending on key switch type, either remove and use
the key from the ground control station or use the spare (Second) key to turn the key switch
selector in the basket control station to ‘ON’ (clockwise).
5)
Battery electric models go to step 11).
DIESEL ENGINE OR Bl ENERGY MODELS ONLY
6)
Ensure that the main engine ignition switch is “ON”. Turn the “Engine Start” switch on the
basket control box clockwise and the engine will fire.
7)
Go to step 11). Note – Unless the diesel engine is running, the 120 will automatically default to
the primary power source (usually battery).
GASOLINE ENGINE OR GASOLINE/ELECTRIC MODELS ONLY
8)
Ensure that the fuel tap is turned to the “ON” position and that the main engine ignition switch is
“ON”. Turn the “Engine Start” switch on the basket control box clockwise and the engine will
fire.
9)
Go to step 11). Note – Unless the gasoline engine is running, the TM34 will automatically
default to the primary power source (usually battery).
10)
If the engine is too cold to start from the basket, try starting from the ground controls as
described in step 8) of the ground control operation section (4.3.1).
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