SD Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
USA 03/12
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4.4
BASKET CONTROL OPERATION
NEVER START THE NIFTYLIFT IF YOU SMELL GASOLINE, LIQUID
PROPANE OR DIESEL. THESE FUELS ARE FLAMMABLE.
BEFORE OPERATING THE NIFTYLIFT ENSURE THAT EACH OPERATOR
HAS READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE OPERATING MANUAL.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
4.4.1
BASKET CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
ALL MODELS
1)
Ensure all red emergency stops are out.
2)
Turn key switch at ground control station fully up to basket position.
3)
Ensure selector hand valve (if applicable) is turned to basket position, i.e. fully up
4)
Battery electric models go to step 11).
DIESEL ENGINE OR Bl ENERGY MODELS ONLY
5)
For a cold engine start go to step 6) or for a warm engine start go to step 7).
6)
COLD ENGINE:
- turn the engine ignition switch (on the basket control box) to the Glow position
(anti-clockwise). This engages the glow plug pre-heat system. Hold for 3-5 seconds then turn
the switch to the Start position (fully clockwise) and the engine will fire.
7)
WARM ENGINE:
- - turn the main engine ignition switch (on the basket control box) to the Start
position (clockwise) and the engine will fire.
GASOLINE ENGINE OR GASOLINE/ELECTRIC MODELS ONLY
8)
For a cold engine start go to step 9) or for a warm engine start go to step 10).
9)
COLD ENGINE:
- (From the ground only) turn the engine fuel tap on and engage the choke lever.
Turn the main engine ignition through ON to ST (Start) and the engine will fire. Return the choke
lever to its normal running position after the engine is started.
10)
WARM ENGINE:
- Ensure the main engine ignition switch is ON. Turn the 3 position engine
ignition switch to the right and the engine will fire. When released, the selector will return to the
centre, ‘OFF’ position.
ALL MODELS
11) Depress foot switch or push and hold green power button.
12) Select function and operate hand levers in full accordance with manufacturers Operating and
Safety manual.
13) When not in use return booms to central, stowed position. Fully raise and stow all outriggers.
Turn key switch at ground control to centre off position, remove key and chock wheels.
