SD210 Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
English/USA – 07/11
Issue 06
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4.4
PLATFORM CONTROL 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.
***FOR COLD START PROCEDURES SEE SECTION 4.4.1***
ALWAYS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO WARM UP BEFORE OPERATING.
4.4.1
PLATFORM CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
ALL MODELS
1)
NEVER
exceed the maximum platform capacity.
2)
Check below, above and around the platform for any obstruction or hazards before operating
any function.
3)
Ensure all red emergency stops are out.
4)
Turn
Base/Platform
selector at ground control station to
Platform
(Anti-clockwise).
DIESEL ENGINE
5)
For a cold engine start go to step 6) or for a warm engine start go to step 7).
6)
COLD ENGINE
: - push the
Diesel Glow
button to engage the glow plug pre-heat system. Hold
for 3-5 seconds then turn the
On/Off Diesel Start
selector to the
Start
position (fully
clockwise) and the engine will fire. If the engine doesn’t fire, then repeat this step
7)
WARM ENGINE:
- turn the
On/Off Diesel Start
selector to the
Start
position (clockwise) and
the engine will fire.
ALL MODELS
8)
Depress the footswitch.
9)
Select the boom function required and operate hand levers in full accordance with
manufacturer’s Operating and Safety manual.
10)
To change control to the base turn the
Base/Platform
selector to the
base
position
(clockwise).
11)
When not in use return machine to stowed position, fully raise and stow all outriggers, turn the
Base/Platform
selector to the centre “
OFF
” position, remove key and chock wheels.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1)
Push in red emergency stop to shut down all functions.
2)
Use emergency hand pump (located under control canopy) to provide motive power and
manoeuvre the machine as normal using the hand levers (Platform or Base).
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