SJ 86T
December 2007
Page 55
Section 3 - Operation
Start Operation
3.7 Start Operation
Carefully read and completely understand the Operating
Manual and all warnings and instruction labels
(refer to
Section 5
- Labels) on the MEWP.
WARNING
DO NOT
operate this MEWP without
proper authorization and training. Failure
to avoid this hazard could result in death
or serious injury.
Before operating this MEWP, perform the following
steps:
1.
Visual and daily maintenance inspections
(see
Section 2.3
)
2.
Function tests (see
Section 2.4
)
3.
Jobsite inspection
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform
a jobsite inspection and avoid the following
hazardous situations:
•
holes or drop-offs
•
ditches or soft fills
•
floor obstructions, bumps or debris
•
overhead obstructions
•
electrical cords, hoses and high voltage
conductors
•
hazardous locations
•
inadequate surface support to withstand all
load forces imposed by the MEWP
•
wind and weather conditions
•
the presence of unauthorized personnel
•
other possible unsafe conditions
4.
If, as a result of the risk assessment, the need
for rescue planning is identified, a system of
communication shall be established between
people working on the platform and nominated
support personnel trained in the use of ground
controls for platform retrieval.
WARNING
An operator should not use any MEWP 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.
•
has been tagged or locked out for non-use or
repair.
Failure to avoid these hazards could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
DO NOT
operate MEWP under engine
power in an enclosed space. Use only in
an open or well-ventilated area.
3.7-1 To Activate Base Control Console
WARNING
Ensure that you maintain three points of
contact to mount/dismount the platform.
1.
Enter platform and close gate/drop bar.
2.
On platform control console, pull out “
”
emergency stop button.
3.
Dismount from platform.
4.
In engine compartment, turn main power
disconnect switch to “ ” on position.
5.
On base control console, turn off/base/platform
key switch to “
” base position.
6.
Pull out “
” emergency stop button.
7.
Select “
” start position from start/function
enable/emergency power switch until engine
starts.
WARNING
DO NOT
over crank the starter. If engine
fails to start after multiple attempts,
contact competent/qualified repair
personnel.
