SECTION 2, Page 15
May 2002
SJIII Series E -
The CONVENTIONALS
118931AH
Outrigger Control Box
Figure 2-7. Outrigger Control Box
Outrigger Control Box
This metal box, adjacent to the Operator’s Control
Box, contains toggle switches to control each
outrigger’s extension and retraction.
1- Outrigger Up/Down Control Toggle Switches -
This switch, when activated, extends or retracts
individual outriggers.
Identification And Operation Of
Safety Devices
Safety Bar
Figure 2-8. Safety Bar
1- Safety Bar - Designed to support the scissors
assembly (when properly positioned), the safety bar
MUST
be used when inspecting or when performing
maintenance or repairs within the scissor assembly
with the platform raised. To use the safety bar, follow
the procedure on the safety bar label on the base.
Warning
Crushing Hazard
DO NOT
reach through the scissor assembly when
the platform is raised without the safety bar properly
positioned. Lower the platform until the scissor as-
sembly is firmly supported by the safety bar. Failure
to avoid this hazard will result in death or serious
injury!
Warning Alarm And Indictor Light
Light Indicator on control box (Figure 2-4) will glow
and an alarm will sound when an unsafe condition
occurs. Examples are:
1.
Machine is in a tilted position.
2.
Outriggers are out of a set position. (Not Fully
extended or retracted.) (if equipped)
3.
Platform is overloaded. (If equipped with an
overload pressure switch.)
Correct the unsafe condition to resume normal
operation.
Fold-Down Guardrail System
Figure 2-9. Fold-Down Guardrail System
Fold-Down Guardrail System
This system when folded down, reduces the shut
height of the work platform for travelling through
doorways.
1- Guardrail Locking Pin With Lanyard - To fold the
guardrail system down, remove the locking pin at
each pivot point and lower each guardrail. To raise
the guardrail system, swing up each guardrail and
lock in place with the locking pins ensuring that the
detent ball of each pin is clear of the side of the pivot
brackets. (Figure 2-10.)
Warning
The guardrail system
MUST
be upright and locked in
place before resuming normal operation. Check the
guardrail system for loose or missing locking pins
before operating this equipment!
Figure 2-10. Correct Position of Lock
ing Pin
1
DETENT BALL CLEAR OF
SIDE OF PIVOT BRACKET
1
1
