NIFTYLIFT HR15, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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HR Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
English/USA – 11/06
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE
1.1 Foreword 2
1.2 Severity of Hazards 2
1.3 Scope 3
1.4 Introducing the “Height Rider” Self Propelled (SP) Series 3
1.5 General Specification 4
1.6 Identification 5-6
2 SAFETY
2.1 Mandatory Precautions 7-9
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 14-17
3.5 Torque Requirements 18
4 OPERATION
4.1 Control Circuit Components 19-20
4.2 Ground Control Operation 21-22
4.3 Platform Control Operation 23-24
4.4 Driving Controls 25
4.5 Cage Weigh System 26-29
4.6 Batteries and Charging 30-31
4.7 Transporting, Craneage, Storage and Setting to Work 32-34
5 EMERGENCY CONTROLS
5.1 General 35
5.2 Emergency Procedures - Incapacitated Operator 35
5.3 Emergency Procedures - Machine Failure 35
5.4 Boom Controls 36
5.5 Drive Controls 36
5.6 Towing 37-38
5.7 Incident Notification 38
6 RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1 Changes in Ownership 38
6.2 Manual of Responsibilities (USA only) 38
6.3 Inspection/ Service Check List 39-40