Operation Manual
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Operation
7. Place the travel select lever in the NEUTRAL position.
8. Engage the parking brake switch. Blocking the wheels is
also recommended.
9. Level the platform in both the side-to-side and front-to-
back directions before use.
10. Before lifting or lowering personnel, be sure the vehicle
lifting mechanism operates smoothly through the entire
lifting and lowering of the platform and maintains its self
leveling function. The vehicle must operate smoothly
both empty and loaded.
11. Lift and lower personnel smoothly, with caution, and only
at their request.
12. Keep hands and feet clear of controls other than those in
use.
13. Be certain that the path of platform travel is clear
of hazards, e.g., storage racks, scaffolds, overhead
obstructions, and electrical wires.
14. A trained operator shall be in position to control the
rough terrain forklift truck. When the operator is not in
the operating position, block the truck wheels and apply
the parking brake with all controls in neutral.
15. Alert elevated personnel before moving the platform.
Then move the platform smoothly and with caution
16. Always lower the platform if you must move the rough
terrain forklift truck for adjustment in positioning.
17. Be certain that personnel and equipment on the platform
do not exceed the available space.
18. Any body belt, lanyard, or deceleration devices which
has sustained permanent deformation or is otherwise
damaged shall be replaced.
19. Use of railings, planks, ladder, etc. on the platform for
purpose of achieving additional reach or height is
prohibited.
20. Before elevating personnel, the area around and under
the work platform should be marked to warn anyone on
the ground that overhead work is being done.
21. The platform shall be lowered to ground level for
personnel to enter and exit. Personnel shall not climb
on any part of the rough terrain forklift in attempting to
enter and exit.
22. Protection must be provided for the personnel on the
work platform from pinch points or moving parts while in
their normal working position on the platform.
23. Provide overhead protection device as required by work
site conditions or if requested by the user of the platform.
Frame Leveling
Warning
Use of the frame sway control with the boom
raised above horizontal could cause tip over,
which could result in death or serious injury.
Always use the frame sway control to level
the forklift BEFORE raising the boom above
horizontal. If the forklift cannot be leveled using the frame
sway control, do not attempt to raise or place load. Reposi-
tion forklift or have surface leveled.
The frame sway control handle has variable motions from the
center that control frame sway (right and left).
The frame sway control handle controls the frame sway (right
and left) functions.
To lock the frame sway, place the travel select lever in NEUTRAL
or apply the service or parking brake.
NOTE:
Maximum frame sway is 160 overall or 80 each direction,
right and left.
A frame level indicator is mounted on the inside upper right
corner of the operator’s cab. The frame level indicator allows
the operator to view if the forklift has been positioned in a
level condition. Always frame sway the forklift right or left
until the indicator shows 00 (level).
FRAME SWAY RIGHT
FRAME SWAY LEFT
Move Control Handle RIGHT
Move Control Handle LEFT
Frame Sway Control Handle
Function
Handle Action
Fig 83. Frame Sway Control Handle
