Skyjack 213217AAA, Operating Manual

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213217AAA SJ85 AJ
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Section 2 – Operator Safety Safety Precautions
2.2 Safety Precautions
Know and understand the safety precautions before
going on to next section.
WARNING
Failure to heed the following safety precautions
could result in tip over, falling, crushing, or other
hazards leading to death or serious injury.
KNOW all national, state or territorial/provincial and
local rules which apply to your MEWP and jobsite.
TURN main power disconnect switch off when
leaving the MEWP unattended. Remove the key to
prevent unauthorized use of the MEWP.
WEAR all the protective clothing and personal safety
devices issued to you or called for by job conditions.
DO NOT wear loose clothing,
dangling neckties, scarves, rings,
wristwatches or other jewelry
while operating this MEWP.
AVOID entanglement with ropes,
cords or hoses.
AVOID falling. Stay within the
boundaries of the guardrails.
Maintain firm footing on the
platform floor at all times while
working thereon.
ENSURE
all occupants wear personal fall protection
equipment.
DO NOT
raise the MEWP or
operate elevated in windy or
gusty conditions that exceed the
limits specified in
Section 7.7 .
DO NOT
increase the lateral
surface area of the platform.
Increasing the area exposed to
the wind will decrease MEWP
stability. Avoid tenting.
DO NOT
elevate the MEWP if it is not on a firm, level
surface.
ENSURE
ground condition assessment considers
subsurface voids such as cellars, basements, culverts,
and pipes.
DO NOT
drive elevated near
depressions or holes of any type,
loading docks, debris, drop-offs
and surfaces that may affect the
stability of the MEWP.
DO NOT
elevate or drive
elevated on a slope. Elevated
driving must be done on a firm,
level surface.
If operation in areas
with holes or drop-offs
is absolutely necessary,
elevated driving shall not be
allowed. Position the MEWP
horizontally only with the platform
fully lowered. After ensuring
that all 4 wheels or outriggers
(if equipped) have contact with
a firm, level surface, the MEWP
can be elevated. After elevation,
the drive function must not be
activated.
DO NOT
drive elevated on a
soft or uneven surface.