Skyjack SJIII 4740, Operating Manual

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Section 3 - Operation Guardrail Folding Procedure
3.9-2 Guardrail folding procedure for MEWPs
with mid-rail height of 20.9 in. (0.53 m).
When folded down, the folding guardrail system
reduces the height of the retracted MEWP for
transporting only.
Rear
Gate Extension
Guardrail
Right
Guardrail
1
Extension
Handrails
Left
Guardrail
Figure 3-14. Folding Guardrail System
1
Guardrail Locking Pin with Lanyard: This pin
is used to lock the guardrails in place.
WARNING
The scissor assembly must be fully
lowered before raising or lowering the
guardrails.
WARNING
Any lowered guardrail will create a fall
hazard. Remain away from the side of
the platform while raising or lowering
the guardrails to avoid falling.
To Fold the Guardrail System Down:
1. Ensure MEWP is on level ground.
2. Ensure extension platform is fully retracted.
3. Ensure emergency stop button is depressed.
4. Turn main power disconnect switch to off
position.
WARNING
Ensure that you maintain three points of
contact when using the ladder to mount/
dismount platform.
5. Use the ladder of MEWP to access platform.
6. Close the gate.
7. Remove locking pins from control box mount
2
and control cable railing clamp
3
. Lay the
control box down on the platform.
2
3
Figure 3-15. Control box mount and control cable
railing clamp locking pin locations
8. Remove both pins from the extension handrails.
Extension Rail Extension Handrail
Figure 3-16. Extension handrail locking pin locations
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