Upright MB20N, Operator'S Manual

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2 G
ENERAL
D
ESCRIPTION
P
LATFORM
C
APACITY
The Platform is designed to travel with safe working load (SWL) including work tools to
an upper limit of 215 kg (475 lbs) .
B
EAUFORT
S
CALE
Never operate the machine when wind speeds exceed 12.5m/s (28 m.p.h.)
[Beaufort scale 6].
2. G
ENERAL
D
ESCRIPTION
The MB20/26 are self propelled, fast acting aerial work platforms, designed to raise
two operators with hand tools to a platform floor height of 6.00m and 7.76m
respectively. The accessible height is approximately 2.00m above these figures.
The unit offers the ability to reach over obstacles but must be used on firm and level
ground at all times.
B
EAUFORT
R
ATING
W
IND
S
PEED
G
ROUND
C
ONDITIONS
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S KM
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H FT
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3 3,4~5,4 12,25~19,4 11.5~17.75 7.5~12.0
Papers and thin branches move.
Flags wave.
4 5,4~8,0 19,4~28,8 17.75~26.25 12.0~18
Dust is raised, paper whirls up, and small branches
sway.
5 8,0~10,8 28,8~38,9 26.25~35.5 18~24.25
Shrubs with leaves start swaying.
Wave crests are apparent in ponds or swamps.
6 10,8~13,9 38,9~50,0 35.5~45.5 24.5~31
Tree branches move.
Power lines whistle. It is difficult to open an umbrella.
7 13,9~17,2 50,0~61,9 45.5~56.5 31.~38.5
Whole trees sway.
It is difficult to walk against the wind.
D A N G E R
! !
DO NOT use on soft ground or on slopes greater than 2 degrees.
The work platform is NOT intended for use on uneven or rough
terrain.
ONLY operate this machine on FIRM and LEVEL ground.
D A N G E R
! !
DO NOT use the lifting mechanism to raise or lower goods or persons
except within the cage and subject to the specified weight limitations.
D A N G E R
! !
DO NOT enter the platform from any structure, rack or other platform.