Operation Manual of Elevating Work Platform
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Chapter 8 Transport and Lifting
Instructions
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Warning
Obey these instructions.
When lifting the machine with a crane,
ensure the crane has the proper capacity and
rigging to handle the weight of the machine.
Only qualified personnel are allowed to load
and unload the machine onto a truck for
transport.
The hauling vehicle must be parked on firm,
level ground.
When loading the machine, be sure to chock
the wheels of the hauling vehicle to ensure it
won’t move.
Ensure vehicle capacity, load surface, and tie
down equipment is adequate for bearing the
weight of the machine. Refer to the
nameplate on the machine for gross weight.
Be sure to load the machine on a flat, level
surface and chock the wheels before
releasing the brake.
Do not drive the machine when traveling up
and down a slope or when driving on a slope
exceeding the rated gradeability for the
machine. For driving on a slope, refer to
Chapter 7 – Operating Instructions. If the
loading ramp of the hauling vehicle exceeds
the maximum rated travel grade of the
machine, load and unload the machine with a
winch as per the instruction for brake
releasing operation.
8.1 Releasing the Brake
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Collision Hazard
Failure to secure machine before
releasing brakes will result in death or
serious injury.
1. Make sure machine is on a firm, level surface
or secured.
2. Chock wheels.
3. Release brakes.
Brake Release Operation (For electric
drive models)
1) Wedge the wheels with wedges to prevent
the machine from moving.
2) Be sure winch line is properly secured to
drive chassis tie points and path is clear of all
obstructions.
3) Press the button to release the brake if
system voltage is higher than 10 v.
