Operator's Manual
Third Edition • First Printing
Work Area Safety
16
Z
®
-40N • Z
®
-40N RJ
Part No. 1315875GT
Work Ar ea Safety
Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not electrically insulated and will
not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
Obey all local and
governmental regulations
regarding required
clearance from electrical
power lines. At a
minimum, the required
clearance contained in
the chart below must be
followed.
Line Voltage
Required Clearance
0 to 50KV
10 ft
3.05 m
50 to 200KV
15 ft
4.60 m
200 to 350KV
20 ft
6.10 m
350 to 500KV
25 ft
7.62 m
500 to 750KV
35 ft
10.67 m
750 to 1000KV
45 ft
13.72 m
Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway
or sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Keep away from the
machine if it contacts
energized power lines.
Personnel on the
ground or in the
platform must not touch
or operate the machine
until energized power
lines are shut off.
Do not operate the machine during lightning or
storms.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Tip-over Hazards
Occupants, equipment and materials shall not
exceed the maximum platform capacity.
Maximum platform capacity
500 lbs
227 kg
Maximum occupants
2
The weight of options and accessories, such as
pipe cradles, panel cradles and welders, will
reduce the rated platform capacity and must be
subtracted from the platform capacity. See the
decals with the options and accessories.
If using accessories, read, understand and obey
the decals, instructions and manuals with the
accessory.
Do not alter or disable the limit switches.
Do not use air-filled tires. These machines are
equipped with solid tires. Wheel weight is critical to
stability.
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