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December 2007
SJ 63AJ
Safety Rules
Section 1 - About Your MEWP
WARNING
Failure to comply with your required responsibilities in the use and operation of the MEWP could
result in death or serious injury!
Operator Safety Reminders
A study conducted by St. Paul Travelers showed that most accidents are caused by the failure of the operator to
follow simple and fundamental safety rules and precautions.
You, as a careful operator, are the best insurance against an accident. Therefore, proper usage of this MEWP is
mandatory. The following pages of this manual should be read and understood completely before operating the
MEWP.
Common sense dictates the use of protective clothing when working on or near machinery. Use appropriate safety
devices to protect your eyes, ears, hands, feet and body.
Any modifications from the original design are strictly forbidden without written permission from SKYJACK.
Electrocution Hazard
This MEWP is not electrically insulated. Maintain a Minimum Safe Approach Distance (MSAD) from energized power
lines and parts as listed below. The operator must allow for the platform to sway, rock or sag. This MEWP does not
provide protection from contact with or proximity to an electrically charged conductor.
DO NOT USE THE MEWP AS A GROUND FOR WELDING.
DO NOT OPERATE THE MEWP DURING LIGHTNING OR STORMS.
DO NOT OPERATE THE MEWP NEAR POWER LINES. MAINTAIN A MINIMUM SAFE APPROACH
DISTANCE (MSAD) FROM ENERGIZED POWER LINES.
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DANGER
Adhere strictly to the governmental rulings and regulations applicable in your country.
FAILURE TO AVOID THIS HAZARD WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY!
Avoid Power Lines
Minimum Safe Approach Distance
CE Guidance Note
“Avoidance of danger from overhead lines”
