Skyjack SJ6826 RT, Operating Manual

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Rough Terrain Scissors
December 2007 Page 53
Section 3 - Operation Loading/Unloading
3.10 Loading/Unloading
Know all national, state or territorial/provincial and local rules which apply to your loading/unloading of MEWPs.
Only qualified personnel shall operate machinery during loading/unloading.
Be sure vehicle capacity and loading equipment hoists, chains, straps, etc., are sufficient to withstand maximum
MEWP weight shown on the serial plate on the MEWP.
The transport vehicle must be parked on a level surface and must be secured to prevent rolling while MEWP is
being loaded/unloaded.
3.10-1 Lifting
When it is necessary to lift the Skyjack MEWP the following conditions must be met:
• The platform must be fully lowered.
• The main power disconnect switch must be in “ ” off position.
• The hydraulic/fuel and engine compartments must be closed and securely latched.
• The extension platform must be retracted and secured.
• The platform control console must be secured to the railings or removed.
• The platform must be cleared of all personnel, tools and materials.
• The lifting/rigging must be attached to all twelve lifting points as illustrated in Figure 3-7 .
Figure 3-7. Tie Downs/Lifting Points
NOTE
The mass of the MEWP is as per Table 4.2 . The center of gravity is approximately located in the middle
of the MEWP, front to back and side to side, as illustrated in Figure 3-8 . Vertically, the center of gravity
is approximately just above the base chassis.
Figure 3-8. Center of Gravity
Lifting points
(MEWPs with no
outriggers)
Tie down/
lifting points
Lifting points
Center of
gravity
Center of
gravity