Eastman Heavy Machinery
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Controls
Danger
Pinch points may exist between moving
components. Death or serious injury can result
from be-coming trapped between components,
buildings, structures, or other obstacles. Make sure
all personnel stand clear while operating the aerial
platform.
Controls to position the platform are located on the
lower control panel on the chassis and on the upper
control panel in the platform. Drive controls are
located on the upper control panel only.
Battery Disconnect Switch
The battery disconnect is located next to the latch
on the battery tray.
The batteries disconnect switch removes electrical
power from all electrically controlled functions
when in the off position. Place the switch in the on
position to operate any electrically controlled
function.
Caution
Only authorized personnel should operate the
aerial platform. Unqualified personnel may
cause injury to coworkers or property damage.
Lock the battery disconnect switch in the off
position before leaving the aerial platform
unattended.
Lock the battery disconnect switch in the off
position to prevent unauthorized use of the aerial
platform.
Lower Controls
The lower controls are located on the right side of
the chassis. Only platform functions can be
operated from the lower controls. The following
controls are located on the lower control panel.
•
Emergency stop button
•
Control selector switch
•
Platform raise/lower switch
Emergency Stop Button
The emergency stop is a two-position push button.
Push the button in to disconnect power to all
control circuits. Pull the button out to restore
power.
Control Selector Switch
Insert the key into the control selector switch. Turn
the switch to the lower controls position to operate
aerial platform functions from the lower controls.
The upper controls will not operate while the
control selector is in the lower position.
Turn the switch to the upper controls position to
operate the aerial platform functions from the upper
controls.
In the center position, aerial platform functions will
not operate from the lower or upper controls.
Platform Raise/Lower Switch
Pull up on the platform switch toward the white
arrow to raise the platform. Release the switch
when the desired height is reached.
Push down on the switch toward the black arrow to
lower the platform. The lowering alarm will sound
as the plat-form lowers.
Upper Controls
The upper controls are located on the control box at
the platform. The following controls are located at
the upper control station.
•
Emergency stop button
•
Drive/lift selector switch
•
Joystick to control platform lift, drive and
steer
The horn button and battery condition indicator
gauge may also be located at the upper control
station.
