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TM12 Work Platform - European

WARNING

All personnel shall carefully read, understand and follow all safety rules, operating

instructions, and National Safety Instructions/Requirements before operating or

performing maintenance on any UpRight Aerial Work Platform.

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PERATION AND

PECIFICATIONS

Safety Rules

USE OF THE AERIAL WORK PLATFORM: This aerial work platform is intended to lift persons and their tools as well
as the material used for the job. It is designed for repair and assembly jobs and assignments at overhead workplaces
(ceilings, cranes, roof structures, buildings, etc.). All other uses of the aerial work platform are prohibited!

THIS AERIAL WORK PLATFORM IS NOT INSULATED! For this reason it is imperative to keep a safe distance from
live parts of electrical equipment!

Exceeding the specified permissible maximum load on the platform is prohibited!

227 kg (500 lbs.) including two (2) persons

The use and operation of the aerial work platform as a lifting tool or a crane (lifting of loads from below upwards or from
up high on down) is prohibited!

NEVER exceed 400 N (90 lbs.) of side force.

DISTRIBUTE all platform loads evenly on the platform.

NEVER operate the machine without first surveying the work area for surface hazards such as holes, drop-offs, bumps,
curbs, or debris; and avoiding them.

OPERATE THE MACHINE only on surfaces capable of supporting wheel loads.

NEVER operate the machine when wind speeds exceed 45 km/h (28 mph) (12,5 m/sec.= Beaufort scale 6).

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY push EMERGENCY STOP button to deactivate all powered functions.

Climbing up the railing of the platform, standing on or stepping from the platform onto buildings, steel or prefab con-
crete structures, etc., is prohibited!

Dismantling the midrail or other railing components is prohibited! After entering the platform, always make certain that
the midrail is down!

IT IS PROHIBITED to keep the middrail in an open position (held open with tie-straps) when the platform is raised!

To extend the height or the range by placing of ladders, scaffolds or similar devices on the platform is prohibited!

NEVER perform service on the machine while the platform is elevated without supporting the elevating assembly.

INSPECT the machine thoroughly for cracked welds, loose or missing hardware, hydraulic leaks, loose wire connec-
tions, and damaged cables or hoses before using.

VERIFY that all labels are in place and legible before using.

NEVER use a machine that is damaged, not functioning properly, or has damaged or missing labels.

IF ALARM SOUNDS while the platform is elevated, STOP, carefully lower the platform. Move the machine to a firm,
level surface.

To bypass any safety equipment is prohibited and presents a danger for the persons on the aerial work platform and
in its working range.

NEVER charge batteries near sparks or open flame. Charging batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas.

Modifications to the aerial work platform are prohibited or permissible only at the approval of UpRight.

AFTER USE, secure the work platform from unauthorized use by turning both keyswitches off and removing the key.

Electrocution Hazard

Tip Over Hazard

Collision Hazard

Fall Hazard

THIS MACHINE IS