Rough Terrain Scissors
December 2007
Page 57
Section 3 - Operation
Guardrail Folding Procedure
Figure 3-12. All Guardrails Folded Down
To raise the guardrail system up:
WARNING
The scissor assembly must be fully
lowered before raising or lowering the
guardrails.
1.
Ensure aerial platform is on level ground.
2.
Turn main power disconnect switch to “
” off
position.
WARNING
Ensure that you maintain three points of
contact when using the ladder to mount/
dismount platform.
3.
Use the ladder of aerial platform to access
platform.
WARNING
Any lowered guardrail will create a fall
hazard. Remain away from the sides of
the platform while raising or lowering the
guardrails to avoid falling.
WARNING
Ensure that the detent ball of each locking
pin is all the way through and each spring
clip is fully inserted into the pin hole.
4.
Raise the guardrails up in the following order:
right-side, left-side, right extension, left extension,
front and rear.
5.
Swing the right-side guardrail up and lock it in
place by inserting all locking pins.
6.
Swing the left-side guardrail up and lock it in place
by inserting all locking pins.
7.
Swing the right extension guardrail up and lock it
in place by inserting all locking pins on the right
extension.
8.
Swing the left extension guardrail up and lock it
in place by inserting all locking pins.
9.
Remove the locking pins and swing the front
guardrail forward. Lock it in place by inserting all
locking pins.
10. If there is a manual extension, swing push bar up
and lock in place by inserting all locking pins.
11. Swing the rear guardrail up then lock it in place
by inserting all locking pins.
12. Mount the platform control console and outrigger
control console (if equipped) at the front right of
the platform. Lock them in place.
WARNING
Before operating this aerial platform
check the guardrail system for loose
or missing locking pins. The guardrail
system must be upright and all pins must
be locked in place. Death or serious injury
could result if the guardrail system is not
upright or properly locked.
