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SPECIAL LIMITATIONS
SPECIAL LIMITATIONS
Elevating the work platform is limited to firm surfaces only. The aerial platform can tip over if it
becomes unstable.
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D A N G E R
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The elevating function shall
ONLY
be used when the work platform is
levelled and on a firm surface.
PLATFORM CAPACITY
The platform capacity for the machine including occupants is determined by model and options.
This is listed under “specifications” on page 2-32.
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D A N G E R
!
DO NOT
exceed the maximum platform capacity or the platform occupancy
limits for this machine.
MANUAL FORCE
Manual force is the force applied by the occupants to objects such as walls or other structures out-
side the work platform.The maximum allowable manual force is limited to 200N (45 lbs.) of force
per occupant with a maximum of 400N (90 lbs.) for two or more occupants.
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D A N G E R
!
DO NOT
exceed the maximum amount of manual force for this machine.
BEAUFORT SCALE
Beaufort
Scale
m/Sec
Ground Conditions
3
3.5-5
4
6-8
Raises dust and loose paper; small branches are moved
5
9-10
Small trees in leaf begin to sway; crested wavelets on inland waterways.
6
11-13
.
7
14-17
Whole trees in motion; inconvenience felt when walking against wind.
8
18-21
Breaks twigs off trees; generally impedes progress.
9
22-24
Slight structural damage occurs (chimney pots and slates removed)
Table 2-1
: Beaufort scale
Never operate the machine when wind speed exceeds 12.5 m/s (28 mph) as indicated on the
Beaufort scale 6.