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BoSS X-Series  

Instructions for Use 

1.4 selectIon anD 

MInIMuM attrIButes of oPerators

Personnel operating a BoSS X-Series machine 
should have either been selected, trained and 
authorised to do so, or be undergoing formal 
training under supervision. ISO 18878 gives 
details of  the requirements for the training of  
MEWP operators.

Records of  training and experience of  
personnel should be consulted to assist in the 
selection of  suitable personnel.

Personnel should be instructed not to work 
under the influence of  alcohol, drugs or other 
impairment to efficiency. Personnel should 
also be assessed as to their physical ability to 
undertake the appointed tasks.

The BoSS X-Series machine operator should:

a.

be physically fit;

b.

appear to be comfortable working 
at height when taken up in the work 
platform of  a MEWP

c.

have a responsible attitude;

d.

demonstrate an ability to learn;

e.

be able to communicate clearly with 
other personnel on site;

f.

be able to demonstrate understanding of  
relevant health and safety regulations;

g.

be able to demonstrate understanding of  
accident prevention and control;

h.

be able to demonstrate that they can 
work safely at height (Youngman offer 
a Work at Height Regulations training 
course called the Knowledge. For more 
information please call +44 (0) 1621 
745900)

i.

be able to demonstrate understanding 
of  the need for and correct use and 
maintenance of  personal protective 
equipment;

j.

operate the BoSS X-Series machine 
safely and manoeuvre the machine as 
required, to correctly position and carry 
out the tasks in a correct and proper 
manner;

k.

be able to identify and avoid foreseeable 
hazards and recognise unsafe practices/
developing situations;

l.

carry out daily pre-use checks.

WarnIng

Operation of the BoSS X-Series machine by 
untrained or inadequately trained operators may 

result in serious injury or death.

A course for the category Push Around Vertical 
(PAV) is being offered by IPAF-approved training 

centres in the UK from January 2010.

Содержание BOSS X Series

Страница 1: ...Picture of machine being used in situ at full height The ultimate range of push around micro powered access platforms InstructIons for use edition september 2011 EN 280 IP24...

Страница 2: ...1 Daily checks 14 4 2 Manoeuvring the platform 15 4 3 Engaging the brakes 16 4 4 Battery isolation switch 16 4 5 Entering and leaving the work platform 17 4 6 Handset control unit 18 4 7 Emergency sto...

Страница 3: ...on contained within this manual before operating a BoSS X Series machine Additional copies of these instructions may also be obtained from Youngman Group Ltd please see contact details on the back cov...

Страница 4: ...guardrail Platform mounted handset control with emergency stop Secondary emergency stop button mounted on base Battery charger and charge level indicators Emergency platform lowering mechanism no pow...

Страница 5: ...ift one person plus essential tools and materials to enable work to be undertaken at height BoSS X Series machines are designed for indoor use only and must be used on level ground which is able to su...

Страница 6: ...to communicate clearly with other personnel on site f be able to demonstrate understanding of relevant health and safety regulations g be able to demonstrate understanding of accident prevention and...

Страница 7: ...arry out a risk assessment e Identify control measures f Develop the method to be used g Record the planning in a Method Statement including any contingency activities for personnel rescue h Communica...

Страница 8: ...on marking tyres 8 Step up to platform 9 Fixed castors with auto braking applied as the platform is raised 10 Swivel castors with click on brakes 11 Emergency lowering release valve 12 Guardrails 13 W...

Страница 9: ...7 youngmangroup com 13 1 6 terMInology 12 16 20 14 18 22 15 21 17 19 23...

Страница 10: ...1 87m 1 85m 1 Platform width 0 57m Platform length 1 25m 1 05m 1 0 Platform guardrail height 1 1m Toeboard height 0 15m Overall width 0 76m 0 7m 0 Stowed height 1 8m 1 8m 1 Stowed length 1 41m 1 21m 1...

Страница 11: ...ight 1 87m 1 85m 1 4m width 0 57m length 1 25m 1 05m 1 05m guardrail height 1 1m d height 0 15m width 0 76m 0 7m 0 7m height 1 8m 1 8m 1 7m length 1 41m 1 21m 1 21m clearance 0 05m al 12V DC 1 2kW 1 2...

Страница 12: ...aware of specific floor areas such as manhole covers which may not be designed to withstand the following maximum point loading exerted by the castor wheels BoSS X3X 17 43kg cm BoSS X3 16 83kg cm BoS...

Страница 13: ...ar antennae or within strong electrical and or magnetic fields may affect some of the features of this machine WarnIng This machine has not been designed for operation in a hazardous environment where...

Страница 14: ...son or materials on the platform never attempt to get on or off the work platform of the BoSS X Series machine when elevated never apply external side loads to the platform or scissor structure never...

Страница 15: ...confines of the guardrails when elevating the work platform alWays ensure the access gate is closed and latched once the operator has entered the work platform alWays ensure that another responsible...

Страница 16: ...om its holder on the work platform and using the controls whilst at ground level Without the swivel castor brakes applied and on a level surface raise the platform until the auto fixed castor brakes a...

Страница 17: ...il uprights as shown below Take care to avoid trapping hands or feet whilst manoeuvring the platform WarnIng Never manoevre the BoSS X Series machine whilst it is elevated or with a person tools or ma...

Страница 18: ...r and flick upwards The swivel castors MUST be locked whenever the machine is stationary whether or not it is in use 4 4 Battery IsolatIon sWItch The BoSS X Series machine is provided with a key opera...

Страница 19: ...3 points of contact when entering and exiting the platform eg the use of 2 hands and one foot as shown in the pictures below Always use the step up to the platform on the base of the machine On enter...

Страница 20: ...er any persons are adjacent to the machine After a time delay and when the operator is sure it is safe to do so the DOWN button can be depressed a second time to continue the descent BoSS X Series mac...

Страница 21: ...Always ensure someone other than the operator is trained to perform this rescue 4 9 Battery chargIng A battery charge level indicator is fitted to the BoSS X Series machine as shown in the photograph...

Страница 22: ...These cables are to be found in the charging cable and guardrail tools tray under the step up to the platform d Connect the charging cable to a suitable power supply 110V transformer or mains e Whils...

Страница 23: ...exceeds 50o C or falls below 20o C 5 2 loaDIng anD unloaDIng The BoSS X Series machine with swivel castor brakes applied may be loaded onto a vehicle by means of an adequately rated forklift using the...

Страница 24: ...castor brakes should then be applied the tail lift raised the brakes released and the machine wheeled onto the flat base of the tail lift vehicle and the swivel castor brakes applied The BoSS X Serie...

Страница 25: ...for transPort Prior to transporting the BoSS X Series machine on a vehicle ensure that the following precautions are taken a Ensure that the platform is fully lowered to its rest position b Ensure th...

Страница 26: ...to machines These changes are effective on machines with the following or later serial numbers BoSS X3X YMG 32001 BoSS X3 YMG 12001 BoSS X2 YMG 22001 The following three changes apply to all three mac...

Страница 27: ...rm until the platform lowers It at any time you need to stop the descent simply release the handle WarnIng always ensure someone other than the operator is trained to perform this rescue In addition i...

Страница 28: ...26 BoSS X Series Instructions for Use 7 1 MachIne laBellIng See below for the correct location of the BoSS X Series machine labels and machine plate 10 02 01 04 05 11 12 13 14 06 09 07 08 03 15 16...

Страница 29: ...ll four forklift and transit strap points Located on the end of the chassis as indicated on the page opposite 01 Battery Charge level indiCator led displays Battery Charge level eMergency stoP 04 05 0...

Страница 30: ...ndertaken Location By 7 3 rePaIrs recorD Date Repairs undertaken Location By 7 4 eXaMInatIon tests recorD Date Examinations tests undertaken Location By Please photocopy these pages for your own use a...

Страница 31: ...maintenance undertaken Location By aIrs recorD Repairs undertaken Location By MInatIon tests recorD Examinations tests undertaken Location By Safe to use Y N hotocopy these pages for your as required...

Страница 32: ...ear and tear or malfunctions of the machine s components and systems WarnIng Failure to undertake these checks may result in defects on or deterioration of this BoSS X Series machine going undetected...

Страница 33: ...er functions including descent delay the raise and lower functions can be tested by removing the handset controller from its holder on the work platform and using the controls whilst at ground level W...

Страница 34: ...serIes accessorIes 8 1 confIneD sPace guarDraIl The BoSS X Series Confined Space Guardrail has been developed to easily fit to the existing platform guardrail retainer points to allow access to restr...

Страница 35: ...easily into the machines fork lifting points and to reduce impact and scuffing damage to finished surfaces They have the added advantage that they can be removed from the forklift points and clipped...

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