Noblelift AWPS23.56, Operation And Safety Manual

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while driving.
• Do not elevate platform or drive with platform elevated
while on or near a sloping, uneven, or soft surface.
Ensure machine is positioned on a firm, level and
smooth surface before elevating platform or driving with
the platform in the elevated position.
• Before driving on floors, bridges, trucks, and other surfaces, check allowable
capacity of the surfaces.
• Never exceed the maximum work load as specified on the platform. Keep all
loads within the confines of the platform, unless authorized by NOBLIFT.
• Keep the chassis of the machine a minimum of 0.6 m (2 ft) from holes, bumps,
drop-offs, obstructions, debris, concealed holes, and other potential hazards at
the ground level.
• Never attempt to use the machine as a crane. Do not tieoff machine to any
adjacent structure. Never attach wire, cable, or any similar items to platform.
• Do not cover the platform sides or carry large surface-area items in the platform
when operating outdoors. The addition of such items increases the exposed wind
area of the machine.
• Do not increase the platform size with unauthorized deck extensions or
attachments.
• If scissor arm assembly or platform is caught so that one or more wheels are off
the ground, all persons must be removed before attempting to free the machine.
Use cranes, forklift trucks, or other appropriate equipment to stabilize machine
and remove personnel.
Crushing and Collision Hazards
• Approved head gear must be worn by all operating and ground personnel.
• Keep hands and limbs out of the scissor arm assembly during operation.
• Watch for obstructions around machine and overhead when driving. Check
clearances above, on sides, and bottom of platform when lifting or lowering
platform.