April 2006
SKYJACK, Page 14
SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS
Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
1.14 Safety Precautions (Continued)
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
•
DO NOT
overload the platform. The lift relief valve
does not protect against overloading when the
platform is elevated.
•
DO NOT
attempt to free a snagged platform with
lower controls until personnel are removed from
the platform.
•
DO NOT
position the aerial platform against an-
other object to steady the platform.
•
DO NOT
place materials on the guardrails or ma-
terials that exceed the confines of the guardrails
unless approved by Skyjack.
Warning
Entering and exiting the aerial platform should only
be done using the three points of contact system.
• Use only equipped access openings and
ladders.
• Enter and exit only when the aerial platform
is in the fully retracted position.
• Do use
three points of contact
to enter and exit
the platform.
Enter and exit the platform from the
ground only. Face the machine when entering or
exiting the platform.
•
Three points of contact
means that two hands
and one foot
OR
one hand and two feet are in
contact with the aerial platform or the ground at
all times during entering and exiting.
Jobsite Inspection
• Do not use in hazardous locations.
• Perform a thorough jobsite inspection prior to
operating the aerial platform to identify potential
hazards in your work area.
• Be aware of moving equipment in the area. Take
appropriate actions to avoid collision.
Warning
An operator should not use any aerial platform
that:
• does not appear to be working properly.
• has been damaged or appears to have worn
or missing parts.
• has alterations or modifications not approved
by the manufacturer.
• has safety devices which have been altered
or disabled.
Failure to avoid these hazards could result in
death or serious injury.
