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Warning
All personnel shall carefully read, understand and follow all safety rules and operating instructions
before operating or performing maintenance on any Snorkel aerial work platform.
Electrocution Hazard Tip Over Hazard Collision Hazard Fall Hazard
THIS MACHINE IS
NOT INSULATED!
NEVER
elevate the platform
or drive the machine while
elevated unless the machine
is on a firm, level surface.
NEVER
position the platform
without first checking for
overhead obstructions or
other hazards.
NEVER
climb, stand, or sit
on platform guardrails or
midrail.
USE OF THE AERIAL WORK PLATFORM:
This aerial work platform is intended to lift persons, their tools and materials
used for the job. It is designed for repair, assembly, stockpicking jobs, etc., and assignments at workplaces above head height
(ceilings, cranes, roof structures, buildings, shelving, etc.). All other uses of the aerial work platform are prohibited and the
rules below must be adhered to!
THIS AERIAL WORK PLATFORM IS NOT INSULATED!
Refer to applicable national standards for safe approach distances.
Exceeding the specified permissible maximum load is prohibited!
See “Platform Capacity” for details.
The use and operation of the aerial work platform as a lifting tool or a crane
is prohibited!
NEVER
exceed the manual force allowed for this machine. See “Manual Force” for details.
DISTRIBUTE
all platform loads evenly on the platform.
NEVER
operate the machine without first surveying the work area for stationary or moving obstacles and surface hazards such
as holes, drop-offs, bumps, curbs, or debris; and avoiding them.
NEVER
strike or bump into stationary or moving obstacles
while driving or raising, lowering, or extending the platform.
USE THREE POINTS OF SUPPORT
when entering or exiting the platform. Grasp the handrails, not the doors, with one hand on
each side. Use two hands and one foot on the step when climbing into and out of the platform.
PLATFORM passengers should watch their hands and fingers for pinch points while holding on the guardrails while the
platform is moving.
OPERATE
machine only on surfaces capable of supporting wheel loads.
NEVER operate the machine when wind speeds exceed this machine’s wind rating. See “Beaufort Scale” for details.
Do not operate the aerial platform in windy or gusty conditions. Do not add anything to or take anything into the aerial platform
that will increase the wind loading such as billboards, banners, flags, etc.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
push EMERGENCY STOP switch to deactivate all powered functions.
IF ALARM SOUNDS while platform is elevated, STOP, carefully lower platform. Move machine to a firm, level surface.
Climbing up the railing of the platform, standing on or stepping from the platform onto buildings, steel or prefab concrete
structures, etc.,
is prohibited! NEVER
exit or enter the platform when it is elevated.
Dismantling the entry gate or other railing components
is prohibited!
Always make certain that the entry gate is closed!
It is prohibited
to keep the entry gate in an open position when the platform is raised!
To extend the height or the range by placing of ladders, scaffolds or similar devices on the platform is prohibited!
NEVER perform service on machine while platform is elevated without blocking elevating assembly.
INSPECT
the machine thoroughly for cracked welds, loose or missing hardware, hydraulic leaks, loose wire connections, and
damaged cables or hoses before using.
VERIFY
that all labels are in place and legible before using.
NEVER
use a machine that is damaged, not functioning properly, or has damaged or missing labels.
To bypass any safety equipment
is prohibited
and presents a danger for the persons on the aerial work platform and in its
working range.
NEVER
charge batteries near sparks or open flame. Charging batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas.
Modifications to the aerial work platform are prohibited
or permissible only at the approval by
Snorkel
.
AFTER USE , secure the work platform from unauthorized use by turning the keyswitch off and removing key.
The driving of MEWP’s on the public highway is subject to national traffic regulations.
Certain inherent risks remain in the operation of this machine despite utilizing proper design practices and safeguarding.
Care must be taken to ensure that the machines meets the requirements of stability during use, transportation, assembly,
dismantling when out of service, testing, or foreseeable breakdowns.
In the event of an accident or breakdown see “Emergency Lowering.” Do not operate the aerial platform if it is damaged or not
functioning properly. Qualified maintenance personnel must correct the problem before putting the aerial platform back into
service.
SAFETY RULES