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RESPONSIBILITIES / SAFETY
29084-05 03/17 VERSALIFT VST-7500-I
ADDITIONAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1. Report any unusual occurrence during the
operation of the aerial lift that may require repair
or adjustment.
2. Keep the work space in the truck bed clean
and neat.
3. Avoid parking on soft surfaces. Soft surfaces
may suddenly collapse, shift, or sink beneath
the truck’s weight.
4. There is no insulating value in the fiberglass
platform without a platform liner.
5. No attempt should be made to clean, oil, or
adjust a machine while the machine is in
motion.
6. If an aerial lift has set idle for an extended period
(i.e. overnight) or has been recently serviced,
cycle the aerial-lift through it’s full range of
motion several times. This procedure will force
any trapped air out of the hydraulic system.
Do not operate the lift from the platform until
this process is completed. Air trapped in the
hydraulic oil can cause lift movements to be
erratic and unpredictable.
7. Don’t operate any part of the unit (platform,
booms, outriggers, etc.) outside the work-site
barricades into the traffic lanes. Set up
adequate cones or barricades to mark the
boundaries of the work-site to alert motorists
and pedestrians.
8. Only qualified mechanics are authorized to
service the aerial lift.
9. The polyester winch rope is not an insulator.
Dirt, grease, and moisture (humidity) make the
rope conductive.
10. Make a thorough check of the winch rope for
abrasive wear, pulled strands, cuts, and other
defects daily.
11. Replace the winch rope at the first sign of
damage or deterioration. Use only non-
conductive rope of the size and type specified.
12. Avoid shock loads. A shock load is caused by
jerking a line with a load or a sudden change in
rope tension from a light load to a heavy load.
13. Do not contact energized conductors with the
winch line. Contacting the load line with an
energized conductor could create a complete
path for electricity when the rope is extended
to the ground. This could cause death or
serious injury.
14. Avoid using the winch line to wrap or tie an
object for lifting. The hook attached to the end
of the winch line can damage or cut the rope. A
sling or lifting strap is recommended for this
purpose.
15. Do not stand in line with a rope under tension.
If the rope should fail the recoil could cause
serious injury to personnel.
16. Inspect the jib-pole assembly to make sure the
various lock pins are secure.
17. Make sure the winch-rope coils are spooling
evenly to avoid clogging the winch or producing
shock loads when lifting a load.
18. Avoid contacting a spray or mist produced by a
high pressure hydraulic leak. This spray or mist
can puncture or become embedded beneath
the skin or contaminate the eyes. These
conditions requires immediate medical
attention.
19. Hydraulic oil is flammable. Avoid any contact
between hydraulic oil and sources of high heat
or open flames.
20. Bodily contact with hot hydraulic oil can cause
serious burns which require immediate medical
attention.