Height Rider/SP Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
English/USA – 07/17
Original instructions
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4.3.5
OPERATION
NEVER START THE NIFTYLIFT IF YOU SMELL PETROL (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.
ALL MODELS
1)
Ensure all red emergency stops are out and engine battery disconnect knob is turned fully
clockwise.
2)
Turn key switch at ground control station to
Platform
(fully clockwise).
3)
For
Battery
powered operation, go to step 7).
4)
For
Diesel
powered operation, go to step 5).
DIESEL ENGINE
Note
: On the HR21D (Diesel only) the engine will not start if the footswitch or Green button are
pressed.
5)
COLD ENGINE
: - turn the
Diesel Glow/Start
selector to the
Glow
position (anti-clockwise). This
engages the glow plug pre-heat system. Hold for 5-10 seconds then turn the key to the
Start
position (fully clockwise) and the engine will fire.
6)
WARM ENGINE
: - turn the
Diesel Glow/Start
selector to the
Start
position (clockwise) and the
engine will fire.
Note
: Unless the diesel engine is running, the HR21 Hybrid will automatically default to the electrical
power source (battery).
ALL MODELS
7)
Set the
speed
selector
control as required. Speed
I
gives
minimum
function control speed and
Speed
III
allows
maximum
function control speed.
8)
Depress the footswitch or push and hold green power button on the platform control panel.
9)
Select one or more functions and operate the appropriate proportional paddles (levers) in full
accordance with manufacturers operating and safety manual.
10)
To return control to the base, turn the base control key-switch to the
Base
position (centre).
11)
When not in use return booms to the stowed position.
Note
: Fully lower the Link booms first
(Lever 4) followed by the Upper boom (Lever 5) for smooth operation. Turn key switch on the
ground control station to the fully anti-clockwise
OFF
position, remove key and chock wheels.
ALWAYS ENSURE THE AERIAL PLATFORM IS ON A FIRM LEVEL SURFACE AND
THE AREA IS FREE OF ANY OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS.
ENGAGING THE RED EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON WILL SHUT DOWN THE
ENGINE AND THE ELECTRIC CIRCUIT, PREVENTING OPERATION OF ANY
FUNCTION.
Summary of Contents for HR21 4x4
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