SD Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
USA 10/12
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4.2
SETTING UP PROCEDURES
FAILURE TO DEPLOY THE OUTRIGGERS CORRECTLY COULD RESULT
IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
ALL MODELS
1)
Read and fully comply with all safety precautions and operating instructions in the Operating and
Safety manual and the warning decals on the machine.
2)
Position Niftylift on firm ground, bearing in mind range of boom movement so that any overhead
obstructions or possible hazards such as, but not limited to, power cables, telephone lines,
drains, manhole covers, etc. can be safely avoided
3)
If the load bearing capacity of the ground is in any doubt the machine must
NOT
be used.
4)
Levelling the machine using the hydraulic outriggers can accommodate a slope of up to 12
degrees, if necessary using suitable load bearing pads to support the downhill jacks. Do not
elevate the platform unless the base can be corrected to within three degrees of level.
5)
Chock wheels and cordon off area using appropriate cones, barriers and flags.
6)
Release boom travelling clamp. (If applicable)
7)
Check all red emergency stops are not engaged i.e. fully out.
8)
Ensure selector valve adjacent to drive/outrigger control station is turned fully down to
outrigger/drive position. (For four wheel drive machine grasp and hold duty selector. Power will
be available automatically).
9)
From the basket control station depress and hold the green power button or footswitch to give
hydraulic power to the outriggers and select the appropriate control lever. Note: No power will be
available if the booms are not stowed onto the boom rest.
10) Using the four outrigger control levers, lower each outrigger onto a firm, level surface and level
machine base ensuring each outrigger foot is taking equal weight with the wheels clear off the
ground.
11) Check machine is level using spirit level on the base, visible from the basket.
12) Change selector valve at drive/outrigger control station to basket, i.e. turn fully up. (On four
wheel drive machines, releasing the duty selector handle automatically returns the machine to
"basket" operation).
13) The booms can now be operated from the ground or basket control station by depressing and
holding the green power button. Note: If no power is available check each outrigger is lowered
and each footpad is taking equal weight.
14)
Always lower booms fully before adjusting, raising, retracting or moving the outriggers in any
way. Ensure the booms are correctly stowed in-line with the machine spine before moving the
legs or attempting to drive.
15)
Never alter, modify or block any of the safety circuits on the Niftylift.
