HR Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
English/USA – 11/06
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4.2.2 OPERATION
ALWAYS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO WARM UP BEFORE OPERATING.
ALL MODELS
1)
Ensure all red emergency stops are out.
2) Turn
Base/Platform
selector at ground control station to
Ground
(Clockwise).
DIESEL ENGINE
3)
COLD ENGINE
: - turn the
Diesel Glow/Start
selector to the
Glow
position (anti-clockwise). This
engages the glow plug pre-heat system. Hold for 3-5 seconds then turn the key to the
Start
position (fully clockwise) and the engine will fire.
4)
WARM ENGINE
: - turn the
Diesel Glow/Start
selector to the
Start
position (clockwise) and the
engine will fire.
ALL MODELS
5)
Push and hold green power button on the base control box.
6) Select a function and operate the appropriate hydraulic lever in full accordance with
manufacturers operating and safety manual.
7)
To return control to the platform turn the
Base/Platform
selector to the
Platform
position (anti-
clockwise).
8)
When not in use return machine to stowed position, turn the
Base/Platform
selector to centre
Off
position, remove key and chock wheels.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
9)
Push in red emergency stop to shut down all functions.
10) In the event that the controls fail or the operator becomes incapacitated the booms can be
operated by using the hand pump which is located under the canopy next to the base controls.
To operate:
a) Check the selector under the middle bonnet is turned to booms.
b) Move and hold lever to be operated.
c) Use hand pump lever to move machine.
d) Release control lever to halt machine movement
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