Skyjack SJ6826 RT, Operating Manual

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Page 8 December 2007
Rough Terrain Scissors
TM
Safety Rules Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
Safety Precautions (Continued)
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
• DO NOT operate on surfaces not capable of
holding the weight of the MEWP including the
rated load, e.g. covers, drains, and trenches.
• DO NOT drive elevated on a
soft or uneven surface.
• DO NOT operate an MEWP
that has ladders, scaffolding or
other devices mounted on it to
increase its size or work height.
It is prohibited.
• DO NOT exert horizontal
(manual) force on MEWP that
exceeds the limits specified in
Table 4.4.
• DO NOT use the MEWP as a
crane. It is prohibited.
• DO NOT sit, stand or climb on
the guardrails. It is prohibited.
• DO NOT climb on scissor arm
assembly. It is prohibited.
• AVOID overhead obstructions.
Be aware of overhead
obstructions or other possible
hazards around MEWP when
lifting or driving.
• DO NOT raise the MEWP while
the MEWP is on a truck, fork lift
or other device or vehicle.
• AVOID crushing hazards. Be
aware of crushing hazards
when lifting or driving. Keep all
body parts inside the MEWP.
• DO NOT lower the platform
unless the area below is clear
of personnel and obstructions.
• ENSURE that there are no
personnel or obstructions in the
path of travel, including blind
spots.
• BE AWARE of blind spots when
operating the MEWP.