Skyjack SJ6826 RT, Operating Manual

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Rough Terrain Scissors
December 2007 Page 5
Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform Read and Heed
SKYJACK is continuously improving and expanding product features on its equipment, therefore, specifications
and dimensions are subject to change without notice.
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Definition
A mobile device that has a positionable platform supported from ground level by a structure.
Purpose of Equipment
The SKYJACK Rough Terrain Compact Series MEWP is designed to transport and raise personnel, tools and
materials to overhead work areas.
Use of Equipment
The MEWP is a highly maneuverable, mobile work station. Work platform elevation and elevated driving must only
be done on a firm, level surface. It can be driven over uneven terrain only when the platform is fully lowered.
Manual
The operating manual is considered a fundamental part of the MEWP. It is a very important way to communicate
necessary safety information to users and operators. A complete and legible copy of this manual must be kept in
the provided weather-resistant storage compartment on the MEWP at all times.
Operator
The operator must read and completely understand both this operating manual and the safety panel label located
on the platform and all other warnings in this manual and on the MEWP. Compare the labels on the MEWP with the
labels found within this manual. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them immediately.
Service Policy and Warranty
SKYJACK warrants each new SJRT Compact Series MEWP to be free of defective parts and workmanship for the
first 24 months. Any defective part will be replaced or repaired by your local SKYJACK dealer at no charge for parts
or labor. Contact the SKYJACK Service Department for warranty statement extensions or exclusions.
Optional Accessories
The SKYJACK MEWP is designed to accept a variety of optional accessories. These are listed under “Standard
and Optional Features” in
Table 4.1 . Operating instructions for these options (if equipped) are located in Section 3
of this manual.
For non-standard components or systems, contact the SKYJACK Service Department at
( : 61 (0) 28786 3200
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: 61 (0) 28786 3222
Include the model and serial number for each applicable MEWP.
Scope of this Manual
a. This MEWP meets requirements of the Guideline published by the National Regulators’ Committee on High
Risk Plant dated 27 May 2010.
b. Operators are required to conform to national, state or territorial/provincial and local health and safety regulations
applicable to the operation of this MEWP.
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