Snorkel TL37, Operator'S Manual

Page: 33 / 52

TL37J – 511116-000-EN-A 29
Chapter 9 – Operation
The aerial platform may be operated from either the lower
or upper controls.
Danger
The aerial platform is not electrically insulated. Death
or serious injury will result from contact with, or in-
adequate clearance from, an energized conductor.
Do not go closer than the minimum safe approach
distance as defined by ANSI.
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 there is sufficient
clearance around the machine before moving the
chassis or platform. Allow sufficient room and time
to stop movement to avoid contact with structures
or other hazards.
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over
accident. Operate the aerial platform on a firm, flat,
level surface. Avoid travel speeds and/or rough ter -
rain that could cause sudden changes in platform
position. Do not drive or position the aerial platform
for elevated use near any drop-off, hole, slope, soft or
uneven ground, or other tip-over hazard. Do not raise
the platform in wind speeds above 28 mph (12.5 m/s).
The platform rated work load is the total weight of the per-
sonnel and equipment that may be lifted in the platform.
The work loads are stated on the platform rating placard
at the entrance to the platform.
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unsta -
ble. Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over
accident. Do not exceed the capacity values indicated
on the platform rating placard.
Capacity values indicate the rated lifting capacity and do
not indicate aerial platform stability.
The operator bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring
that the aerial platform is properly set up for the particular
conditions encountered.
Preparing for Operation
Use the following procedure to prepare the aerial platform
for operation:
1. Perform a prestart inspection (refer to Chapter 8).
2. Connect the battery disconnect plug.
3. Close and latch the swing-out tray cover.
Lower Controls
The platform raise and lower functions and the outrigger
raise and lower functions can be operated from the lower
controls. The lower controls may be used for initial set
up of the aerial platform, and for testing and inspection.
Use the following procedure to raise or lower the platform
using the lower controls.
1. Twist and pull the emergency stop button outward
(refer to Figure 9.1).
Platform
Controls Off
Lower
Controls
Outriggers
Raise/Lower
Button
Platform
Raise/Lower
Button
LED
Lights
LCD
Display
Platform
Raise/Lower
Levers
Outrigger
Raise/Lower
Levers
Emergency
Stop
Control Select/
Ground Opera-
tion Switch
Figure 9.1 – Lower Control Station
2. Hold down on the platform raise/lower button.
3. Still holding the platform raise/lower button down,
use the platform raise/lower levers to raise/lower
the platform.
4. Release either the button or lever to stop movement.
Use the following procedure to raise or lower the outrig-
gers using the lower controls.
1. Twist and pull the emergency stop button outward
(refer to Figure 9.1).
2. Hold down on the outrigger raise/lower button.
3. Still holding the outrigger raise/lower button down,
use the outrigger raise/lower levers to raise/lower
the outriggers.
4. Release either the button or lever to stop movement.
Push the emergency stop button inward when the
upper controls are not in use to protect against un-
intentional operation.
Upper Controls
The upper controls can be used to position the aerial
platform while on the job.
Before operating the upper controls, properly set up the
aerial platform as described under Preparing for Opera-
tion.