USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL R68090150
ORIGINALE
RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B
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47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA
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It is forbidden to throw equipment from bottom to top and vice versa.
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It is strictly forbidden to remove or tamper with the installed safety devices. In particular, it is
forbidden to tamper with the locking valves and the pressure relief valves.
6.1.2 USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR
While on the platform, the operator must make use of the protective helmet and the safety belt, which
must be fastened to the special hook located inside the cage.
6.1.3 SAFETY RULES
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OBLIGATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS
OBLIGATIONS
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The MEWP is designed to operate at a maximum wind speed of 45 km/h.
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If the wind speed is greater than the above-mentioned value it is forbidden to use the MEWP, and it
should immediately be returned to transport mode.
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It is obligatory to always use the safety belts and helmet.
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After having positioned the machine and before beginning to work, the user must check that the
machine is on solid, compact and flat ground.
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It is necessary to check for oil leaks on a daily basis.
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Materials may only be loaded onto the platform when it is completely lowered.
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The cage may only be accessed via the accesses provided.
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Check carefully the perfect operation of safety devices and outreach limiting device each time you use
the machine
PROHIBITIONS
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It is forbidden to place the machine at a distance of less than 5 m from electrical lines.
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It is forbidden to operate the machine on loose ground, manholes and slippery surfaces that slope
slightly even.
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It is forbidden to tamper with the safety micro switches.
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It is forbidden to operate the MEWP using the ground controls.
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It is forbidden to modify the hydraulic operating pressure.
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It is forbidden for unauthorized personnel to use the machines.
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It is forbidden to overload the machines.
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It is forbidden to carry out repairs or replace structural components without the approval of the
manufacturer.
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It is forbidden to operate the machine at wind speeds that exceed 45 Km/h.
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It is forbidden to operate if the machine is not on a flat surface.
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It is forbidden to use the machine as a tool to lift materials.
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It is forbidden to lock the cage closing bar in the open position.
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It is forbidden to load the machine while it is raised.
6.2 INSTALLATION AND POSITIONING ON THE WORKPLACE
To use the MEWP correctly, the instructions below must be followed in chronological order every time the
machine is used.
A.
Check the oil level
B.
Check the fuel and engine oil level
C.
Position the machine so that the platform can reach the desired point
D.
Check that there are no obstacles that may hinder the lifting of the platform
E.
Check that the ground on which you need to operate can support the weight of the machine and
that there are no holes, manholes etc.
F.
At this point, the machine is ready to be lifted for work.