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December 2007
SJ 46A & SJ 46AJ
Safety Rules
Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
Safety Precautions
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
wARNiNG
Failure to heed the following safety
precautions could result in tip over,
falling, crushing, or other hazards leading
to death or serious injury.
•
KNOw
all national, state or territorial/provincial
and local rules which apply to your aerial platform
and jobsite.
•
TURN
main power disconnect switch “
” off when
leaving the aerial platform unattended. Remove
the key to prevent unauthorized use of the aerial
platform.
•
wEAR
all the protective clothing and personal
safety devices issued to you or called for by job
conditions.
•
DO NOT
wear loose clothing,
dangling neckties, scarves,
rings, wristwatches or other
jewelry while operating this
aerial platform .
•
AVOiD
entanglement with
ropes, cords or hoses.
•
AVOiD
falling. Stay within the
boundaries of the guardrails.
•
DO NOT
raise the platform in
windy or gusty conditions. Do
not increase the lateral surface
area of the platform. Increasing
the area exposed to the wind
will decrease aerial platform
stability.
•
DO
NOT
operate aerial
platform during lightning or
storms.
•
DO NOT
drive elevated near
depressions or holes of any
type, loading docks, debris,
drop-offs and surfaces that
may affect the stability of the
aerial platform.
•
DO NOT
drive or elevate the
aerial platform if it is not on a
firm level surface.
•
Elevated
driving
must
only be done on a firm level
surface.
•
if operation in areas
with holes or drop-offs
is absolutely necessary
,
elevated driving shall not be
allowed. Position the aerial
platform horizontally only with
the platform fully lowered. After
ensuring that all 4 wheels or
outriggers (if equipped) have contact with level
firm surface, the aerial platform can be elevated.
After elevation, the drive function must not be
activated.
•
AVOiD
soft, uneven surfaces.
•
DO NOT
ascend or descend a
grade steeper than 45% (2WD
& 4WD). Boom elevated driving
must only be done on firm level
surfaces.
