Skyjack SJ85AJ, Operating Manual

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Electrocution Hazard Section 2 – Operator Safety
Section 2 – Operator Safety
WARNING
Failure to comply with your required
responsibilities in the use and operation of the
MEWP could result in death or serious injury!
A study conducted by St. Paul Travelers showed
that most accidents are caused by the failure of the
operator to follow simple and fundamental safety rules
and precautions.
You, as a careful operator, are the best insurance
against an accident. Therefore, proper usage of this
MEWP is mandatory. The following pages of this
manual should be read and understood completely
before operating the MEWP.
Common sense dictates the use of protective clothing
when working on or near machinery. Use appropriate
safety devices to protect your eyes, ears, hands, feet
and body.
Any modifications from the original design are strictly
forbidden without written permission from SKYJACK.
2.1 Electrocution Hazard
This MEWP is not electrically insulated. Maintain
a Minimum Safe Approach Distance (MSAD) from
energized power lines and parts as listed below. The
operator must allow for the platform to sway, rock or
sag. This MEWP does not provide protection from
contact with or proximity to an electrically charged
conductor.
DANGER
Avoid power lines.
Minimum Safe Approach Distance
AS 2550.10-2006 Requirements
Voltage Range
(Phase to phase)
Minimum Safe Approach
Distance
(Meters)
Without Spotter With Spotter
Up to and including
133KV
6.4 3
Greater than 133KV 10 8
FAILURE TO AVOID THIS HAZARD WILL RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY
Figure 03 Minimum Safe Approach Distance
DO NOT operate the MEWP near
power lines. Maintain a minimum
safe approach distance (MSAD)
from energized power lines.
DO NOT operate the MEWP
during lightning or storms.
WARNING
Do not use the MEWP as a ground for welding.