SKYJACK, Page 15
April 2006
SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS
Section 2 - Operation
General
2. Operation
This section provides the necessary information needed
to operate the aerial platform. It covers the basic and
optional components of the machine, operation and
start procedures, winching and towing procedures,
loading/unloading, tires specifications, labels, platform
capacities and tables related to the proper mainte-
nance of this aerial platform. It is important that the
user reads and understands this section before oper-
ating the aerial platform.
2.1 General
In order for this aerial platform to be in good working
condition, it is important that the operator follows the
maintenance and inspection schedule referred to in
this section.
2.1-1 Operator Qualifications
•
ONLY
trained and authorized personnel
SHALL
be
permitted to operate an aerial platform.
•
Safe use of this aerial platform requires the
operator to understand the limitations and
warnings, operating procedures and operator’s
responsibility for maintenance. Accordingly, the
operator
MUST
understand and be familiar with
this operating manual, its warnings and
instructions, manual of responsibilities and
ALL
warnings and instructions on the aerial platform.
•
The operator
MUST
be familiar with employer’s
work rules and related government regulations
and be able to demonstrate the ability to
understand and operate
THIS
make and model
of aerial platform in the presence of a qualified
person.
2.1-2 Operator’s Responsibility for Maintenance
Warning
Maintenance MUST be performed by competent
personnel who are familiar with mechanical
procedures.
Death or serious injury could result from the use of
an aerial platform that is not properly maintained or
kept in good working condition.
•
The operator must be sure that the aerial platform
has been properly maintained and inspected
before using it.
•
The operator must perform ALL the daily inspections
found in
, even if the operator is not directly
responsible for the maintenance of this aerial
platform.
2.1-3 Maintenance and Inspection Schedule
•
The inspection points covered in
the areas of the aerial platform to be maintained or
inspected and at what intervals the maintenance and
inspections are to be performed.
•
The actual operating environment of the aerial
platform may affect the maintenance schedule.
Warning
Use original or equivalent to the original parts and
components for the aerial platform.
2.1-4 Owner’s Inspections
It is the responsibility of the owner to arrange daily, weekly,
monthly and annual inspections of the aerial platform. Refer
to
for recommended maintenance and inspec-
tion areas and intervals. A record of annual inspection is
kept on a label located on the scissor assembly. Refer to
in this manual.
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