Rough Terrain Scissors
December 2007
Page 23
Section 2 - Familiarization
Visual & Maintenance Inspection
It is the responsibility of the operator to read, completely understand and follow all instructions and warnings
contained in this operating manual and on the aerial platform.
2.3-10 Lifting Mechanism
•
Scissor Guards
-
Ensure there are no loose or missing
parts and there is no visible damage.
•
Sliders
-
Ensure sliders are secure and there is no
visible damage.
-
Ensure sliders’ path of travel are free from
dirt and obstructions.
1. Raise the platform (refer to
Section 3.8-2
) until
there is adequate clearance to swing down the
maintenance support (refer to
Section 3.12
).
•
Maintenance Support
-
Ensure maintenance support is properly
secured and shows no visible damage.
•
Scissor Assembly
-
Ensure scissor assembly shows no visible
damage and no signs of deformation in
weldments.
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Ensure all pins are properly secured.
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Ensure cables and wires are properly
routed and shows no signs of wear and/
or physical damage.
•
Scissor Bumpers
-
Ensure bumpers are secure and shows
no sign of visible damage.
•
Lift Cylinder(s)
-
Ensure each lift cylinder is properly
secured, there are no loose or missing
parts and there is no evidence of
damage.
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Ensure all fittings and hoses are properly
tightened and there is no evidence of
hydraulic leakage.
2. Raise the platform until there is adequate
clearance to swing up the maintenance
support into storage bracket. Refer to
Section 3.12
.
3. Fully lower the platform.
Scissor Assembly
Maintenance
Support
Lift Cylinder
Scissor Bumper
Slider
Limit Switch
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Scissor Guards