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Instructions for use 

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5.2 loadIng and unloadIng

The BoSS X-Series machine may also be 
wheeled onto an adequately rated tail lift with 
the platform in the fully lowered position. The 
swivel castor brakes should then be applied, 
the tail lift raised, the brakes released and the 
machine wheeled onto the flat base of  the 
tail lift vehicle and the swivel castor brakes 
applied. The BoSS X-Series machine should 
be anchored to the vehicle by means of  straps 
passed through the forklift access points.

WarnIng

The forklift or tail lift used to lift the BoSS 

X-Series machine must be adequately rated.

The BoSS X-Series machine may be lifted by a 
crane or Hiab by threading adequately rated 
lifting straps through the forklift access points.

 

WarnIng

a full risk assessment must be carried out.

 

the straps must be threaded inside the 

guardrails of the machine.

5.4 PreParatIon for transPort

Prior to transporting the BoSS X-Series 
machine on a vehicle, ensure that the following 
precautions are taken:

a.

Ensure that the platform is fully lowered 
to its rest position

b.

Ensure that the handset control unit is 
secured to the platform and that the 
transit gate lock is engaged

c.

Ensure that both swivel castor brakes are 
applied

d.

Secure the BoSS X-Series machine 
to the transport vehicle using straps 
through each of  the forklift entry points 
as shown below

5.3 lIftIng

Summary of Contents for BOSS X Series

Page 1: ...Picture of machine being used in situ at full height The ultimate range of push around micro powered access platforms Instructions for use Edition January 2010 EN 280 IP24...

Page 2: ...Page 1 1 Introduction 1 1 2 Characteristics and description 2 1 3 Intended use 3 1 4 Selection and minimum attributes of operators 4 1 5 Modifications 5 1 6 Terminology 6 Section 2 Specification 2 1...

Page 3: ...ent Pull out storage drawer for charging cables and guardrail tools Wide forklift entry hoisting and transit strap points Smooth roll castors with non marking tyres Maintenance Manual EC Declaration o...

Page 4: ...y and manoeuvre the machine as required to correctly position and carry out the tasks in a correct and proper manner k be able to identify and avoid foreseeable hazards and recognise unsafe practices...

Page 5: ...8 Step up to platform 9 Fixed castors with auto braking applied as the platform is raised 10 Swivel castors with click on brakes 11 Emergency lowering release valve 12 Guardrails 13 Work Platform 14...

Page 6: ...4m Platform width 0 57m Platform length 1 25m 1 05m 1 05m Platform guardrail height 1 1m Toeboard height 0 15m Overall width 0 76m 0 7m 0 7m Stowed height 1 8m 1 8m 1 7m Stowed length 1 41m 1 21m 1 2...

Page 7: ...ctrical cables Every worksite should be subject to a risk assessment and where vehicle movements are likely to occur close to the BoSS X Series machine measures should be taken to segregate the machin...

Page 8: ...erreach ALWAYS check that there are no obstructions or persons that may be struck by the platform before and during the raising and lowering of the platform ALWAYS carry tools and materials within the...

Page 9: ...t Emergancy stop function activated on the base unit Emergency lowering of platform see page 19 Raise and lower functions including descent delay the raise and lower functions can be tested by removin...

Page 10: ...in use 4 4 Battery Isolation Switch The BoSS X Series machine is provided with a key operated switch which is used to isolate the battery and therefore the electrical system preventing unauthorised us...

Page 11: ...to release the button as shown below There is also an emergency stop button on the base unit Push in to activate and twist clockwise to release In the unlikely event of a power failure of the BoSS X...

Page 12: ...ry is fully charged all four lights will illuminate after approximately 10 hours The BoSS X Series machine should be stored inside in a secure clean and dry environment the emergency stop on the hands...

Page 13: ...machine must be adequately rated The BoSS X Series machine may be lifted by a crane or Hiab by threading adequately rated lifting straps through the forklift access points WARNING A full risk assessme...

Page 14: ...ing Cables tray To lower The plaTform wiThouT power in an emergency 1 Turn The valve on The Pressure loss valve on The hydraulic ram anTiclockwise unTil iT will noT Turn any furTher 2 Turn The valve a...

Page 15: ...ation By 6 3 Repairs record Date Repairs undertaken Location By 6 4 Examination tests record Date Examinations tests undertaken Location By Safe to use Y N Please photocopy these pages for your own us...

Page 16: ...orm scissors and chassis eg damage cracks corrosion abrasions welds connections Visual inspection of the castellated scissor nuts and the split pin retainers Obscured dirty or damaged instruction labe...

Page 17: ...ints to allow access to restricted spaces such as the void above suspended ceilings Bumpers The BoSS X Series Bumpers have been specially designed to fit easily into the machines fork lifting points a...

Page 18: ...32 BoSS X Series Instructions for Use 33 youngmangroup com NOTES Notes...

Page 19: ...products or any other of our other products and services please contact Youngman Group Ltd The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ United Kingdom t 44 0 1621 745900 f 44 0 1621 859845 e sales youngmangroup...

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