Use and maintenance manual Self-propelled aerial platforms Page 29
5.3
Platform access
To get on the platform use only the access
equipment the platform is provided with.
To get on the platform:
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get on the ladder hanging on to the rungs, the ladder
side rails or the entry side rails;
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raise the bar and get on board.
Do NOT block the closing bar so as to keep
the platform access door open.
Check that, once you are on the platform, the bar falls down
closing the access. Fasten the safety harness to the
provided hooks or to the handrail.
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5.4
Start-up
To start the machine the operator shall:
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release the stop button located on the ground control post by rotating it of 1/4 turn clockwise;
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turn the on-off key on the ground control station to "Platform" position;
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remove the starting key and keep it in a safe place or hand it over to a person in charge on ground, properly informed of
the use of the emergency controls;
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close the protection cover (if available);
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get onto the platform;
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release the stop button on the platform control panel by rotating it by 1/4 clockwise (see previous paragraphs).
For ELECTRIC propulsion machines
(models “E”), at this point the various functions can be performed by thoroughly
following the instructions given in the previous paragraphs.
On dual propulsion models (ELECTRIC/DIESEL or ELECTRIC/PETROL )
(models “E/D” or “E/B”), it is necessary to select
the power supply type by means of the selector. To use the electric propulsion once this option has been selected the
operator can start performing the various functions by following the instructions given in the previous paragraphs. To use the
thermic propulsion read the next paragraphs to start the heat engine.
For DIESEL powered machines
( models “D”) read the following paragraphs concerning the heat engine start-up procedure.
