Snorkel SL30SL, Operating Manual

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Chapter 7 – Prestart Inspection
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2. Visually check the rail and toeboard welds for
cracks.
3. Visually check all bolts and nuts fastening the platform
in place. They must be present and not show any
signs of looseness.
4. Inspect the entry gate so see that it swings freely,
latches securely, and is not deformed in any way.
Lanyard Anchors
There are six lanyard anchors on the floor of the platform
(refer to Figure 7.12):
Figure 7.12 – Platform
To inspect the lanyard anchors:
1. Visually inspect the lanyard anchors to make sure
they are in place and are not deformed.
2. Look for visible cracks in the welds and at the weld
to parent material joints. A bright light may be used
to provide adequate visibility of the inspection area.
Operating Controls
Warning
The potential for an accident increases from improp-
erly driving or steering the aerial platform. Death or
serious injury could result from such accidents. Make
sure the upper control panel is at the front right side
of the platform, hooked on the guardrail, and hanging
inside the platform.
Avoid driving the platform with the upper controls facing
the rear or side of the machine. In this position the ma-
chine is difficult to control because the drive and steer
control movements and their resulting machine move-
ments will not correspond.
The red arrows at the front of the right guardrail and right
side of the upper controls indicate the proper placement
of the upper controls. Refer to Figure 7.13.
Lanyard
Anchor
Figure 7.13 – Upper Control Operating Position
Only operate from the upper controls when it is at the front
right side of the platform, hooked on the guardrail, and
hanging inside the platform. In this position the guardrail
and upper control box arrows will point the same direction,
towards the front of the machine. Refer to Figure 7.13.
Use the following procedure to operate and test the ma-
chine from the upper controls:
1. At the lower controls, turn the on/off switch to the on
position and twist the emergency stop button clock-
wise.
2. At the upper controls, twist the emergency top button
clockwise.
3. Operate the preheat button if required.
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When the engine is cold, press and hold the
preheat button for approximately five seconds
before starting the engine.
4. Press and hold the start button until the engine starts,
then release.
5. Let the engine warm to operating temperature.
Danger
Pinch points may exist between moving components.
Death or serious injury will result from becoming
trapped between components, buildings, structures,
or other obstacles. Make sure all personnel stand
clear of the aerial platform while performing the pre-
start inspection.
Warning
The potential for an accident increases when operat-
ing an aerial platform that is damaged or malfunction-
ing. Death or serious injury could result from such
accidents. Do not operate the aerial platform if it is
damaged or malfunctioning.
Right Guardrail
Upper Controls