GTJZ0612&0812&1012&1212 Operation Manual
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© Jul 2020
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OPERATING THE MACHINE
UNSAFE OPERATION HAZARD
Be sure to follow the instructions and
safety rules in this manual. Failure to
follow the instructions and safety
rules in this manual may result in
death or serious injury.
Do not operate this machine unless
you have learned and practiced the
rules for safely operating the ma-
chine as stated in this manual.
•
Know and understand the safety
rules before continuing the next
step.
•
Avoid dangerous situations.
•
Always check the machine before
operating.
•
Select appropriate machinery and
personal protective equipment
(hard hats, safety belt and gloves,
etc.) for the task.
•
Always perform a pre-operation
inspection.
•
Always perform a pre-operation
function test before using the
machine.
•
Check the work site.
•
Check the safety decals/ name-
plate on the machine.
•
Only use the machine according
to the instructions in this manual
and for its intended purpose.
This section provides specific instructions for all the as-
pects of machine operation. The operator is responsible
for following all the safety rules and instructions in this
manual.
Use this machine to transport people and tools to the
workplace. It is unsafe and dangerous to use this ma-
chine for purposes other than what is stated in this
manual.
Only trained and authorized personnel may operate the
machine. If more than one operator uses the same ma-
chine at different times of the same work shift, they
must all be qualified operators and follow all the safety
rules and instructions in this
Operation Manual
.
Each new operator must perform the pre-operation in-
spection, pre-operation function test, and workplace
checks before using the machine.
USING THE EMERGENCY
STOP FUNCTION
1.
Place the emergency stop button on the platform
controller or ground controller in the OFF position.
All functions will stop.
2.
This machine has a power off button on the chassis.
Put the button into the OFF position. The system
will power off and all functions will stop.
3.
To restore operation, move the emergency stop but-
ton and the power off button into the ON position.
NOTICE
If the platform controller display the number “02”,
press the emergency stop button immediately.
USING THE EMERGENCY
LOWERING FEATURE
Pull out the emergency lowering handle to activate the
machine’s emergency stop function.
See
Testing the Emergency Lowering Function,
for the emergency lowering handle position.
USING THE EMERGENCY
PULL/DRAG FEATURE
CRUSH HAZARDS
The machine is on any slope and
must fully cover the wheels before
releasing the brakes, any failure to
comply with this warning may
result in injury or even death.
