Upright X Series, Service & Parts Manual

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Operation and Specifications
2.3 - Operation
X Series Work Platform
2.3 O
PERATION
Before operating the work platform, ensure that the pre-operation safety inspection has been
completed, and that any deficiencies have been corrected. Never operate a damaged or mal-
functioning machine. The operator must be thoroughly trained on this machine, and must read,
fully understand, and follow this Operator Manual and Scaffold Industry Association’s MANUAL
of RESPONSIBILITIES of ANSI A92.6-1999.
P
LATFORM
E
XTENSION
Figure 2-4: Platform Extension
1. Mount the platform and properly close the
entrance.
2. Depress the foot lever located at the rear of
the platform extension. Push the platform
extension forward until the pin engages the
front stop.
3. To retract the platform extension, depress the
foot lever and pull the platform extension
toward the rear of the machine until the pin
engages the rear stop.
T
RAVEL WITH
P
LATFORM
L
OWERED
1. Check that the route is clear of obstacles (per-
sons, obstructions, holes, drop-offs, bumps,
and debris), is level, and capable of support-
ing the wheel loads.
2. Turn the Chassis Key Switch to DECK.
3. Pull Chassis Emergency Stop Switch to the ON position.
4. Mount the platform and properly close the entrance.
5. Check clearances above, below and to the sides of the platform.
6. Pull Platform Emergency Stop Switch to the ON position.
7. Turn Lift/Drive Switch to DRIVE.
NOTE: Turn Lift/Drive Switch to HI (if applicable) for traveling on level ground, or to LOW when extra
torque is required for climbing grades.
8. Engage the Interlock Switch and move the Control Handle to FORWARD or REVERSE to
travel in the desired direction. The speed of the machine will vary depending on how far
from center the Control Handle is moved.
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