TIGIEFFE AIRO R Series, Use And Maintenance Manual

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4. INSTALLATION AND PRELIMINARY CHECKS
The machine is supplied completely assembled, therefore it can perform all functions in full safety as provided for by the
manufacturer. No preliminary operation is required. To unload the machine, follow the instructions in chapter “handling and
carrying”.
Place the machine on a sturdy enough surface (see paragraph 3.3.5 ) and with a gradient below max. allowed gradient (see
technical features “ Stability limits ”).
4.1. Becoming acquainted with the machine
Anyone wishing to use a machine with weight, height, width and length characteristics or which generally differs significantly from
the training received must be updated in order to cover the differences.
The employer shall be responsible for ensuring all the operators who use work equipment are adequately trained and in order with
applicable health and safety legislation.
4.2. Preliminary operation checks
Before using the machine read the instructions given in this manual and the concise instructions indicated on the platform plate.
Check the perfect integrity of the machine (by sight check) and read the plates showing machine operating limits.
Before using the machine the operator must always check visually that:
 Make sure the battery is fully charged and the fuel tank is full.
 The oil level ranges between the min. and max. value (with platform lowered and outriggers lifted).
 The ground is sufficiently horizontal and solid.
 If the machine is equipped with the option "widening tracks", check that the tracks are completely extracted or fully
retracted depending on the type of work to do.
 The machine carries out all operations in safety.
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The outriggers and articulated pads are in good condition.
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The tracks are in good condition.
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Make sure the guard rails are fastened to the platform and the gate/s are in automatic reclosing mode.
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The structure does not show clear faults (visually check welding of lifting structure).
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The instructions plates are perfectly readable.
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The platform control panel and the ground emergency control panel, dead-man system included, are perfectly efficient.
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The anchoring points for the harness are in perfect state of conservation.
Do not use the machine for purposes different from those it was intended for.