Skyjack SJ45T, Operating Manual

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Section 3 - Operation Start Operation
3.8 Start Operation
Carefully read and completely understand the Operating
Manual and all warnings and instruction labels
(refer to
Section 5 - Labels ) on the aerial platform.
WARNING
DO NOT operate this aerial platform
without proper authorization and training.
Failure to avoid this hazard could result
in death or serious injury.
Before operating this aerial platform, 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 aerial platform
• wind and weather conditions
• the presence of unauthorized personnel
• other possible unsafe conditions
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.
• has been tagged or locked out for non-use or
repair.
Failure to avoid these hazards could
result in death or serious injury.
3.8-1 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.
2. On platform control console, pull out “ ”
emergency stop button.
3. In engine compartment, turn main power
disconnect switch to “ ” on position.
4. On base control console, turn off/base/platform
(base/off/platform) key switch to “ ” base
position.
5. Pull out “ ” emergency stop button.
6. Select “ ” start position from start/function
enable/emergency power (start/emergency
power) switch until engine starts.
WARNING
DO NOT
over crank the starter. If engine
fails to start after multiple attempts,
consult “Troubleshooting Information,”
in the Service and Maintenance Manual.
For aerial platform with cold weather start option:
7. Disconnect battery warmer/hydraulic oil heater
from AC outlet after engine starts.
8. Allow engine to run, for approximately 10 minutes,
to reach operating temperature before driving.
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