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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2.3 SECURITY RULES DURING OPERATIONS
BEFORE USE
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If you have not fully understood all the operating and emergency procedures, the safety conditions
necessary to start operation are not in place and operation must therefore be interrupted.
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It is necessary to carry out a visual control of the parts and a test of the safety devices and controls
before using the machine.
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Ensure that the plates and labels are readable and clean.
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Ensure that the user manual provided with the machine is available.
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Check the hydraulic components and the hydraulic oil level.
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Check the fuel level, the condition of the battery and all electrical components (connections, electrical
cables, etc.).
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Check the gravity access door of the platform.
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Visually inspect the welds and integrity of the structure.
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Clean all the rails and platforms and rid them of any soil, snow or ice.
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It is forbidden to abandon objects or tools on the machine.
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If, during the checks, you notice incorrect operation of controls, indicator lights, etc., these must be
repaired or replaced before operation begins. The operator must notify any problem encountered on
the machine to the person responsible for control and maintenance. Any faults that are detected must
be fixed before beginning to work to avoid injuries or accidents. If it is not possible to carry out repairs
immediately, the faulty or damaged machine must be taken out of service
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Place the platform in the ideal position to reach the desired point.
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Ensure that the ground on which the stabilizers will have to rest can support the weight of the machine
and that there are no holes or manholes. Place suitable support plates under the stabilizer plates.
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Check that there are no aerial obstacles that could interfere with the upward movement of the work
platform.
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Do not use cages other than the one provided.
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Use the machine in well-lit areas.
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During the maintenance phases, do not dispose of any waste materials in the environment and comply
with current laws.
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Do not use the
vehicle’s engine
indoors or in areas that are not sufficiently ventilated.
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Do not approach the hydraulic system components with sources of heat or flames.
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The platform is intended to carry people; therefore, it is necessary to comply with the current local
regulations relevant to this class of machines.
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Do not increase the max. permitted height by means of scaffolds, ladders or other.
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Do not use the machine as a crane.
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Do not use the machine as a hoist and/or lift.
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Protect the machine (in particular the control panel inside the cage) and the operator when working in
adverse environmental conditions (painting, removing paint, sandblasting, washing, etc.).
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It is forbidden to use the machine in adverse weather conditions (storms with winds exceeding the limits
indicated on the manual and the plates).
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In the event of rain or in parking mode, protect the on-platform control panel using the cap provided.
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Do not use the machine in areas where risks of fire or explosion exist.
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Do not use pressurized water jets (high-pressure cleaners) to wash the machine.
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Movements on sloping ground are to be carried out with the utmost caution.
DURING USE
- In addition to the cage operator, when the platform is in use there must be a person on the ground who
is capable of operating the machine and who knows the emergency procedures.
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The machine may only be used by specialized personnel who must have read and understood the
manual that comes with the machine.