USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL R68090150
ORIGINALE
RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B
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47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA
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2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
The machine described in this use and maintenance manual is an aerial platform intended for lifting
persons and materials (equipment and building materials) in order to carry out maintenance, installation,
cleaning, painting, removing paint, sandblasting, welding operations, etc.
Do not use the machine for different operations from those for which it has been designed.
At least 2 operators are necessary to use the MEWP:
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an operator at ground
, who checks the work and can intervene in case of emergency,
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an operator in basket
to manoeuvre the platform.
In case 2 operators are in basket, only one of them must do the manoeuvres.
One of the operators must have a driving licence to drive the vehicle on which the MEWP is mounted.
The max, capacity allowed (differs in accordance with models), is as follows:
- 80 Kg for each person on board
- 40 Kg for equipment;
- the remaining load is represented by the material being used.
- it is not permitted to transport animals.
In any event,
NEVER
exceed the cap
acity indicated in the manual and found on the Manufacturer’s data
plate, as well as on the labels on the machine (always replace unreadable labels with new original ones).
All loads must be positioned inside the basket. Do not lift loads (even if complying with the maximum
capacity allowed) hanging from the platform or lifting structure.
Do not carry large-sized panels since they increase the resistance to wind force thus causing the machine
to overturn.
On this model, there is a Moment limiting device that inhibits the movement of lifting of main boom,
telescopic boom, and jib in order to the weight in basket. It is made up of an electronic system, which
automatically senses the load in basket (max 250kg) and keeps the horizontal outreach within the
permitted measures, as to the angle of the main boom. Once reached the max permitted measure, both
the main boom lowering, the extraction of the extractable elements and the jib boom lifting are stopped.
To reset operations, you have to retract the extractable elements and/or lift the main boom.
The unit cannot be used in areas where road vehicles operate. Always surround the working area by
means of suitable signs when the unit is used in public areas.
Do not use the machine to tow trucks or other vehicles
!
WARNING
WARNING
2.1
GENERAL USE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Avoid dangerous situations
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Failure to observe and understand the safety rules and instructions contained in this manual could
cause death or serious injury
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The use of the platform is only for suitably-trained personnel in good physical/mental health conditions,
who have the ability to concentrate.
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The aerial working platform is suitable for overhead works by operating from inside the basket. The
platform should be used only by skilled staff who knows the location and the function of all the controls,
the instruments, the indicators, the warning lights, and the plates. The operator should understand the
procedures for platform operation before putting it into service. The correct use of the platform
includes the presence of a skilful operator on the ground, beside the operator (or operators) in the
basket, for machine check. He should be ready to avoid dangerous situations and carry out emergency
manoeuvres if required.
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The overhead working platform can be installed on a lorry homologated for road circulation. Before
going on the road, make sure the vehicle is consistent with the laws in force.
