Skyjack SJ6832 RTE Series, Operation Manual

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SJ6832 RTE
221844ACAI
Raise or lower the platform with the platform control console Section 5 – Operation
5.4 Raise or lower the
platform with the platform
control console
1.
Energize the platform control console (refer to
section 5.3)
WARNING
Look for overhead obstructions or other possible
hazards around the MEWP when you raise the
platform. Do not lower the platform unless the area
below is clear of personnel and obstructions. If
you do not obey, there is a risk of death or serious
injury.
2.
Move the
lift/off/drive
switch to the lift position.
3.
Squeeze and hold the
function-enable
switch.
4.
Move the
controller handle
forward or rearward
to go to the necessary height.
IMPORTANT
A lowering-warning system stops the platform
movement before it is fully lowered, and an alarm
makes a sound. Do check to make sure there are
no personnel near the scissor assembly. Then,
continue operation.
NOTE
The lower function is not proportional.
5.
Move the
controller handle
to the neutral
central position to stop. Release the
function-
enable
switch.
WARNING
Push the emergency-stop button when you are at
the necessary location or elevation. This prevents
unintended MEWP movem
ent. If you do not obey,
there is a risk of death or serious injury.
WARNING
If the tilt alarm makes a sound, and the platform
does not raise or does not fully raise:
1. Fully lower the platform immediately.
2. Make sure the MEWP is on a firm, level
surface. If you do not obey, there is a risk of
death or serious injury.
5.5 Drive forward or rearward
WARNING
Make sure there are no personnel or obstructions
in the path of travel. Acquaint yourself with the
blind spots of the MEWP. If you do not obey, there
is a risk of death or severe injury.
1.
Energize the platform control console (refer to
section 5.3
).
2.
Move the
lift/off/drive
switch to the drive
position.
3.
Squeeze and hold the
function-enable
switch.
4.
Move the
controller handle
forward or rearward
to drive at and in the necessary speed and
direction.
5.
Move the
controller handle
to the neutral
central position to stop. Release the
function-
enable
switch.
WARNING
Push the emergency-stop button when you are at
the necessary location or elevation. This prevents
unintended MEWP movem
ent. If you do not obey,
there is a risk of death or serious injury.
5.6 Steer
1.
Energize the platform control console (refer to
section 5.3
).
2.
Move the
lift/off/drive
switch to the drive
position.
3.
Squeeze and hold the
function-enable
switch.
4.
Push the
steering rocker
switch on top of the
controller handle
in one of the two directions to
steer.
NOTE
The steer function is not proportional. Drive and steer
functions can be active at the same time.