Skyjack SJ 46AJ, Operating Manual

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SJ 46AJ
December 2007 Page 49
Section 3 - Operation Operator’s Responsibility
3.7 Operator’s Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the operator, prior to each work
shift, to perform the following:
1. Visual and Daily Maintenance Inspections
• are designed to discover any damage of
components before the aerial platform is put into
service.
• are done before the operator performs the function
tests.
WARNING
Failure to locate and repair damage, and
discover loose or missing parts may
result in an unsafe operating condition.
2. Function Tests
• are designed to discover any malfunctions before
the aerial platform is put into service.
IMPORTANT
The operator must understand and follow
the step-by-step instructions to test all
aerial platform functions.
The operator should make a copy of the Operator’s
Checklist (see
Table 4.8 ) and fill out the visual and daily
maintenance inspections and the function tests sections
while performing the items outlined in
Section 2.3 and
Section 2.4 .
IMPORTANT
If aerial platform is damaged or any
unauthorized variation from factory-
delivered condition is discovered, aerial
platform must be tagged and removed
from service.
Repairs to the aerial platform may only be made by
qualified/competent repair personnel. After repairs are
completed, the operator must perform visual and daily
maintenance inspections & function tests again.
Scheduled maintenance inspections shall only be
performed by a qualified/competent person. (see
Table 4.7 ).
3. Cold Weather Hydraulic System Warm Up
WARNING
Caution must be exercised when
operating aerial platform in cold
temperature. Cold temperature can
affect the performance of the aerial
platform. Braking response and other
functions may delay.
CAUTION
Ensure hydraulic oil throughout system
is warmed before operating aerial
platform in low temperatures. Failure to
heed this warning can lead to unexpected
movements, product damage, death or
serious injury.
Boom Functions:
WARNING
Be aware of overhead obstructions or
other possible hazards around the aerial
platform when lifting.
-
Run engine at low throttle.
-
Raise, lower, extend and retract boom slowly
several times until boom functions are at
acceptable operating performance.
Drive Functions:
WARNING
Ensure that there are no personnel
or obstructions in the path of travel,
including blind spots.
-
Run engine (if applicable) in low throttle.
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Drive aerial platform forward and backward
slowly several times until braking response
is in safe operating performance.