DC Electric Full-size RTs
December 2007
Page 37
TM
Start Operation
Section 2 - Operation
2.10 Start Operation
Carefully read and completely understand the Operating
Manual and all warnings and instruction labels (refer to
labels section) on the aerial platform.
wARNiNG
Do not operate this aerial platform without
proper authorization and training. Failure
to avoid this hazard could result in death
or serious injury.
Before operating this aerial platform, perform the
following steps:
Visual and daily maintenance inspections (see
1.
2.
3.
Jobsite inspection
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform
a jobsite inspection and avoid the following
hazardous situations:
holes or drop-offs
•
ditches or soft fills
•
floor obstructions, bumps or debris
•
overhead obstructions
•
electrical cords, hoses and high voltage
•
conductors
hazardous locations
•
inadequate surface support to withstand all
•
load forces imposed by the aerial platform
wind and weather conditions
•
the presence of unauthorized personnel
•
other possible unsafe conditions
•
wARNiNG
An operator should not use any aerial
platform that:
does not appear to be working properly.
•
has been damaged or appears to have worn or
•
missing parts.
has alterations or modifications not approved by
•
the manufacturer.
has safety devices which have been altered or
•
disabled.
Failure to avoid these hazards could
result in death or serious injury.
2.10-1 To Activate Base Control Console
wARNiNG
Ensure that you maintain three points of
contact when using the ladder to mount/
dismount platform.
1.
Use the ladder of aerial platform to access
platform.
2.
Close the gate.
3.
On platform control console, pull out “
”
emergency stop button.
4.
Insert key into base/off/platform key switch and
select “
” base position.
5.
Use the ladder to dismount from platform.
6.
On base control console, select “
” base
position.
7.
Ensure base “
” emergency stop button is
pulled out.
8.
On battery roll-out tray, ensure battery connectors
are properly connected.
2.10-2 To Raise or Lower Platform Using Base
Control Console
wARNiNG
Be aware of overhead obstructions or
other possible hazards around the aerial
platform when lifting.
wARNiNG
Do not lower the platform unless the
area below is clear of personnel and
obstructions.
Activate base control console (refer to
1.
Section 2.10-1
).
On base control console, select and hold platform
2.
raise/lower switch to either “ ” raise or “
” lower
position. Release switch to stop.
