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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For use and maintenance operations on the base machine, refer to the lorry use and maintenance
manual.
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Placed a first aid box and a fire extinguisher on the lorry. Use them according to the rules in force.
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Before operating the machine, ensure that the ground can withstand the weight of the platform itself,
the people and the equipment.
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Do not exceed the maximum load permitted which is indicated on the plates found on the machine.
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Do not tamper with the safety valves and the pressure release valves.
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Do not tamper with sensor and safety electronic devices (The system is equipped with a digital register
for the tampering that automatically detects it. This event affects the warranty and any liability of
Manufacturer).
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Do not tamper with or modify any part of the equipment.
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Do not tamper with the safety devices or calibrations.
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Check the hydraulic oil level inside the tank on a weekly basis.
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Before operating the platform, always check that there are no outsiders and/or animals in the working
area.
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Carry out the prescribed periodical maintenance work.
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In case of remarkable changes in the machine safety or its operation, stop the machine immediately
and refer the failure to the responsible person. Find the remedy to the safety damage or failure
found.
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When nearing the point at which the work needs to be carried out, proceed slowly; in particular, be very
careful when dealing with slopes and ensure that the machine is always in line with the direction of the
slope and not perpendicular to it.
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Avoid sudden changes of direction in order not to cause the platform and structure to backlash.
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Stop the vehicle so that the platform is as near as possible to the point at which the work needs to be
carried out and check that there are no dangerous obstacles in the working area before carrying out any
movements.
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Always operate calmly and cautiously; rushed movements can cause accidents
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Be aware of the danger of being crushed when gripping the platform rail.
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During platform operation, always look in the direction in which the platform is moving.
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During operation, an authorized and trained operator must be present to operate the emergency
controls located at the foot of the machine
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The emergency control compartment must be closed at all times and it should only be opened in case of
emergency.
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Personal protective gear such as headgear and safety belts must be used at all times.
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Lower the central crossbar that gives access to the platform or close the access gate before using
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Do not get on or off the machine while it is moving
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The instructions for use must be followed rigorously and in chronological order.
2.2 OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS (RESIDUAL RISKS)
ELECTRICAL LINES
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WARNING
This machine is not electrically insulated and does not offer any protection against contact
with live electrical lines or when in the proximity of such lines.
It is extremely dangerous to work near electrical lines.
Electrical discharges occur even if the two bodies are not in contact: it is sufficient to get closer than the
minimum safety distance, which is 5 (five) metres for up to 50,000 volts and 10 metres over 50,000 volts.
These values are absolute minimums: no part of the machine and no work phase must exceed these limits.
Certain countries may have laws with different restrictions, with which the operator should always comply.
Together with the observance of the minimum distance prescribed by law, we recommend that a series of
precautions be adopted to reduce the risk of accidents:
1.
Ask
the electricity supply company to interrupt the electricity supply and to “earth” the line;