Skyjack SJIII 4740, Operating Manual

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Guardrail Folding Procedure Section 3 - Operation
To raise the guardrail system up:
1. Ensure MEWP is on level ground.
2. Ensure extension platform is fully retracted.
3. Ensure either base or platform Emergency Stop
button is depressed.
4. Turn main power disconnect switch to “ ” off
position.
WARNING
Operator must be at eye-level height
(at a minimum) to the mid-rail, with firm
footing, and have both hands free in
order to old down the guardrails from
outside of he aerial platform. It may
be necessary to use a stable elevated
surface that provides firm footing for the
operator to be at an appropriate height,
with both hands free.
5. Remove locking pin from mounting post and
carefully raise extension guardrail up and lock
into place with locking pins ensuring that the
detent ball of each pin is all the way through.
6. Carefully raise right side and left side guardrails
up and lock into place with locking pins ensuring
that the detent ball of each pin is all the way
through
7. Carefully raise upper left hand and right hand
guardrail as well as entrance guardrail up and
lock into place with locking pins ensuring that
the detent ball of each pin is all the way through.
WARNING
Ensure that you maintain three points
of contact when using the ladder to
mount/dismount platform.
8. Use the ladder of MEWP to access platform.
9. Close the gate.
10. Mount the platform control console at the front
right of the platform. Lock it in place.
WARNING
Before operating this MEWP, check the
guardrail system for loose or missing
locking pins. The guardrail system must
be upright and all pins must be locked
in place. Death or serious injury could
result if the guardrail system is not
upright or properly locked.
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