Oct-18-700
Operation
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Danger
This aerial device is not insulating and carries no dielectric rating. Death or
serious injury can result from the use of such equipment in contact with or
with inadequate clearance from an energized conductor.
Maintain safe clearance from electrical power lines and apparatus. The operator
must allow for platform sway, rock or sag.
Never allow ground personnel to come in contact with the aerial device, vehicle or
vehicle attachments while in operation near energized power lines.
Pinch points exist on an aerial device between the lower boom and the turntable.
Stand clear while raising and lowering the lower boom.
This unit has been designed to be operated as a mobile aerial device. The driver
must never exceed 3 km/h (2 mph) when the operator is inside the platform. It should
only be operated on firm surfaces up to 5 degrees of inclination. For a maximum
stability, the truck chassis must be on a level and firm surface only.
Danger
Do not attempt to operate the aerial device if the communication system is
malfunctioning. Death or serious injury may result if the operator in the
platform is unable to communicate with the driver of the truck.
Danger
The operator must make sure that the door is closed, the latch of the platform is
engaged properly on the platform door retainer, and the safety chain routed
through the platform door. The door must be secured at all times.
Avoid contact of the booms or platform with fixed objects such as tree limbs, poles,
buildings, etc.
Do not sit or stand on the lip edge of the platform.
All operators must operate the aerial device only when their view is unobstructed or a
second person who has an unobstructed view instructs the operator of the position of
the booms at all times.
