Skyjack SJIII 4740, Operating Manual

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SKYJACK is continuously improving and expanding product features on its equipment, therefore, specifications
and dimensions are subject to change without notice.
MEWP and Mobile Elevating Work Platform Definition
A mobile device that has a positionable platform supported from ground level by a structure.
Purpose of Equipment
The SKYJACK SJIII 4740 DC Electric series MEWPs are designed to transport and raise personnel, tools and
materials to overhead work areas.
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.
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.
Operator
The operator must read and completely understand both this operating manual and the safety panel label located
on the platform and all other warnings 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.
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.
Optional Accessories
The SKYJACK MEWP is designed to accept a variety of optional accessories. These are listed under “Standard
and Optional Features” in
Table 4.1 . Operating instructions for these options (if equipped) are located in Section 3
of this manual.
For non-standard components or systems, contact the SKYJACK Service Department at
(
: 800 275-9522
7
: 630 262-0006
Include the model and serial number for each applicable MEWP.
Scope of this Manual
a. This manual applies to the ANSI/SIA, CSA version of the SJIII 4740 Series MEWP models listed on Table 4.1.
- Equipment identified with “ANSI” meets the ANSI SIA-A92.6-2006 standard.
- Equipment identified with “CSA” meets the CSA B354.2-01 standard.
b. CSA (Canada)
Operators are required to conform to national, territorial/provincial and local health and safety regulations
applicable to the operation of this MEWP.
c. ANSI/SIA (United States)
Operators are required by the current ANSI/SIA A92.6 standards to read and understand their responsibilities
in the manual of responsibilities before they use or operate this MEWP.
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