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BoSS X-Series
Instructions for Use
4.1 DaIly checks
It is essential to carry out daily checks on the BoSS
X-Series machine to ensure its safe condition of
use including the following as a minimum:
Hydraulic oil leaks by visual inspection of
the floor around the base unit and by feeling
underneath the base unit tray
Loose electrical fittings and sensors by
visual inspection
Chafed hydraulic hose or electrical cables
by visual inspection
Condition of castors, tyres and brakes by
visual inspection
Structure – guardrails, platform, 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
labelling and plates
Emergency stop function activated on the
handset
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 removing the handset controller
from its holder on the work platform and
using the controls whilst at ground level)
Without the swivel castor brakes applied
and on a level surface raise the platform
until, the auto fixed castor brakes are
engaged. Try to push the machine from
the left and right hand side of the gate end
of the machine to ensure the brakes are
functioning.
Switch on power and:
Ensure that the tilt sensor alarm sounds
to confirm operation
Check that the battery is fully charged
If the above pre-use checks reveal malfunctions
or damage on the machine, then it must not
be used until the problem is rectified. If in
doubt seek further assistance by contacting
Youngman.
If instruction labels or plates are no longer
legible or missing contact Youngman for
replacements.
The Daily Checks page in Section 6.5 of these
Instructions for Use may be photocopied or
are available to download from our website at
youngmangroup.com to provide an aide memoir
for operators when undertaking these important
checks.
WarnIng
Before operating the BoSS X-Series machine,
you must ensure that you have been adequately
trained in its use and have read and fully
understood these Instructions for Use, paying
particular attention to the Safety Rules in
Section 3.
