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Determining the gradient of the slope
Measure the slope with a digital clinometer, or do as follows:
Take a water level, a straight piece of wood (at least 1 m long), and a pocket tape measure.
Place the wood on the gradient. Put the water level on the lower edge of the stick and lift the
stick until it is in a horizontal position.
Keep the stick level and measure the distance from the lower end of the stick to the ground.
Divide the distance (height) by the length of the wood stick (distance) and multiply the result by
100.
Example:
Wood length = 2 m
Height = 0.5 m
(0.5 / 2) * 100 = 25% slope.
Operating instructions for the model with tracks
General information on tracks and their service life
An access platform with a skid steer chassis, equipped with a crawler track chassis, offers many
advantages compared with a machine on wheels. However, certain things regarding operation
and the working environment must be taken into account with an access platform on tracks. In
order to achieve the maximum service life for the rubber tracks and crawler track chassis, follow
the instructions below.
The lifespan of the track system of an access platform on rubber tracks is heavily dependent on
the working environment and working methods. The machine operator can greatly influence the
service life of the tracks by complying with instructions for their use and maintenance provided
below. If the access platform is being used on terrain with stones or gravel or demolition sites
with concrete, or in an environment with scrap metal, the lifespan of the track system may be
significantly reduced. Therefore, damage to the tracks, track rollers or crawler track chassis,
caused by operation in such environments, is not covered by warranty.
Note! On slopes, drive upwards or downwards. If you have to drive sideways on a
slope, lower the downhill side outriggers so that they are close to the ground. This
prevents the machine from tipping over.
