Operation
114110-000 X-Series - Operator Manual
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1. Locate a firm, level surface.
2. Check clearances above, below, and to the sides of platform.
3. Turn the Lift/Drive Switch to LIFT.
4. While engaging the Interlock Switch, push the Control Handle FORWARD.
5. If the machine is not level the level sensor alarm will sound and the machine will not lift or drive.
If the
level sensor alarm sounds the platform must be lowered and the machine moved to a firm, level
surface before attempting to elevate the platform.
NOTE:
The Depression Mechanism supports will deploy automatically as the platform elevates and will retract after
the platform has been lowered completely and has been driven.
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NOTE:
The machine will travel at reduced speed when the platform is elevated.
1. Check that the route is clear of surface hazards such as holes, drop-offs, bumps, curbs, or debris.
2. Check that the route is level, and is capable of supporting the wheel loads.
3. Check clearances above, below, and to the sides of platform.
4. Turn the Lift/Drive Switch to DRIVE.
5. Engage the Interlock Switch and move the Control Handle to FORWARD or REVERSE to travel in the
desired direction. The speed of the machine will vary depending on how far from center the Control Han-
dle is moved.
6. If the machine is not level the level sensor alarm will sound and the machine will not lift or drive.
If the
level sensor alarm sounds the platform must be lowered and the machine moved to a firm, level
surface before attempting to elevate the platform.
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1. Turn the Lift/Drive Switch to LIFT.
2. Check around the base of the platform to ensure that no one is in contact with the machine. Engage the
Interlock Switch and pull back on the Control Handle to lower the platform.
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The Emergency Lowering Valve control is located at the rear of the machine, behind the ladder.
Figure 4:
Emergency Lowering Knob
W A R N I N G
!
!
If the platform should fail to lower, NEVER climb down the elevating
assembly.
Stand clear of the elevating assembly while operating the Emergency
Lowering Valve.
X20N – X20W – X26N – X26UN
1. Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by pulling and holding the knob.
2. To close, release the knob. The platform will not elevate if the Emer-
gency Lowering Valve is open.
X31N
1. Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by pushing down on the toggle
switch and holding it.
2. Once the platform is fully lowered, release the toggle switch to close the valve. The platform will not ele-
vate if the Emergency Lowering Valve is open.
Emergency
Lowering
Valve Knob
