Skyjack SJ85AJ, Operating Manual

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Section 1 – About Your Mobile Elevating
Work Platform (MEWP)
1.1 Read and Heed
SKYJACK is continuously improving and expanding
product features on its equipment, therefore,
specifications and dimensions are subject to change
without notice.
1.1-1 Mobile Elevating Work Platform
(MEWP) Definition
A mobile device that has an adjustable position
platform supported from ground level by a structure.
1.1-2 Purpose of Equipment
The SKYJACK Articulating Boom Series (Model
SJ 85AJ) MEWP is designed to transport and raise
personnel, tools and materials to overhead work
areas.
1.1-3 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.
1.1-4 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.
1.1-5 Operator
The operator must read and completely understand
this operating manual, the safety panel label located
on the platform, the limitations, operating procedures,
operator’s responsibility for maintenance and all other
warnings and instructions 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.
Only trained and authorized personnel shall be
permitted to operate a MEWP.
The operator must be familiar with the employer’s
work rules and related government regulations and
be able to demonstrate the ability to understand
and operate this make and model of MEWP in the
presence of a qualified/competent person.
1.1-6 Service Policy and Warranty
SKYJACK warrants each new product to be free
of defective parts and workmanship for the first 2
years or 3000 hours, whichever occurs first. Any
defective part will be replaced or repaired by your
local SKYJACK dealer at no charge for parts or labor.
In addition, all products have a 5 year structural
warranty. Contact the SKYJACK Service Department
for warranty statement extensions or exclusions.
1.1-7 Ownership of Machine
Notify Skyjack of machine ownership. If you have sold
or transferred any machine, promptly notify Skyjack of
new owner’s contact information.
1.1-8 Optional Accessories
The SKYJACK MEWP is designed to accept a variety
of optional accessories. These are listed under
7 .2 Standard and Optional Features . Operating
instructions for these options (if equipped) are located
in Section 5 – Operation of this manual.
For non-standard components or systems, contact
the SKYJACK Service Department at:
: 61 (0) 28786 3200
: 61 (0) 28786 3222
Include the model and serial number for each
applicable MEWP.
1.1-9 Scope of this Manual
1. This MEWP meets requirements of the
Guideline published by the National Regulators’
Committee on High Risk Plant dated 27 May
2010.
2. Operators are required to conform to national,
state or territorial/provincial and local health and
safety regulations applicable to the operation of
this MEWP.