Skyjack SJ6826 RT, Operating Manual

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Rough Terrain Scissors
December 2007 Page 37
Section 3 - Operation General
3.0 Operation
This section provides the necessary information needed
to operate the MEWP. It is important that the user reads
and understands this section before operating the
MEWP.
3.1 General
In order for this MEWP to be in good working
condition, it is important that the operator meets the
necessary qualifications and follow the maintenance
and inspection schedule referred to in this section.
3.1-1 Operator Qualifications
• Only trained and authorized personnel shall be
permitted to operate an MEWP.
• Safe use of this MEWP 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, and all
warnings and instructions on the MEWP.
• 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 MEWP in the
presence of a qualified person.
3.1-2 Operator’s Responsibility for
Maintenance
WARNING
Maintenance must be performed by
trained and competent personnel who
are familiar with mechanical procedures.
Death or serious injury could result from
the use of an MEWP that is not properly
maintained or kept in good working
condition.
• The operator must be sure that the MEWP has
been properly maintained and inspected before
using it.
• The operator must perform all the daily inspections
and function tests found in
Table 4.6 , even if
the operator is not directly responsible for the
maintenance of this MEWP.
3.1-3 Maintenance and Inspection Schedule
• The inspection points covered in Table 4.6 indicate
the areas of the MEWP to be maintained or
inspected and at what intervals the maintenance
and inspections are to be performed.
• The actual operating environment of the MEWP
may affect the maintenance schedule.
WARNING
Use original or manufacturer-approved
parts and components for the MEWP.
3.1-4 Owner’s Inspections
It is the responsibility of the owner to arrange daily,
quarterly (or 150 hours) and annual inspections
of the MEWP. Refer to
Table 4.6 for recommended
maintenance and inspection areas and intervals. A
record of annual inspection is kept on a label located
on the scissor assembly. Refer to
Table 4.3 in this
manual.
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