Eastman Heavy Machinery
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Safety Prop
The safety prop is used to support the scissors
structure when access to the scissors arm
components or the chassis is required. Always use
the safety prop when the platform is raised during
inspection and maintenance
Guardrails
The guardrail system includes a top rail, mid rail, and toe boards around the sides of the platform.
A gravity gate allows for access to the platform. The gate closes automatically after entering or exiting the
plat-form. The gate is part of the guardrail system and must be fully lowered after entering the platform.
Horn
The horn may be used to warn personnel on the ground. The horn is operational when the machine is set up
for operation from the upper controls.
Tilt Alarm
An alarm will sound if the aerial platform chassis is out of level more than 1.5 degrees side-to-side or 3
degrees front-to-rear when the platform is raised.
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable. Death or serious injury will result from a
tip-over accident. Do not drive or position the aerial platform for elevated use near any drop-off, hole,
slope, soft or uneven ground, or other tip-over hazard.
Completely lower the platform and then drive to a level surface when the tilt alarm sounds.
The tilt alarm is for added protection and does not justify operating on anything other than firm, flat, level
surfaces.
Overload Protection
When the load in the platform is near or at rated capacity, an alarm will sound and the red light on the upper
controls will flash.
The alarm and light warn the operator that the platform is close to becoming overloaded. All functions
remain fully operational.
