Operator's Manual | First Edition • Third Printing |
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SAFETY RULES
Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not electrically insulated and will not provide protection from contact with or proximity to electrical current.
Tip-over Hazards
Occupants and equipment shall not exceed the maximum platform capacity.
Maximum platform capacity |
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ANSI & CE models | 500 lbs | 227 kg |
CSA models | 440 lbs | 200 kg |
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Maximum platform capacity with |
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Optional Platform Rotate |
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ANSI & CE models | 440 lbs | 200 kg |
CSA models |
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Maximum occupants |
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Maintain safe distances from electrical power lines and apparatus in accordance with applicable governmental regulations and the following chart.
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0 to 300V | Avoid Contact | |
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300V to 50KV | 10 | 3.05 |
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50KV to 200KV | 15 | 4.60 |
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200KV to 350KV | 20 | 6.10 |
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350KV to 500KV | 25 | 7.62 |
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500KV to 750KV | 35 | 10.67 |
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750KV to 1000KV | 45 | 13.72 |
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Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway or sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts energized power lines. Personnel on the ground or in the platform must not touch or operate the machine until energized power lines are shut off.
Do not operate the machine during lightning or storms.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Do not raise or extend the boom unless the machine is level. Do not set the machine up on a surface where it cannot be leveled using only the leveling jacks. Do not use chocks, blocks or shims of any kind to level the machine.
Do not raise or extend the boom unless all four outriggers are lowered and locked, the footpads are in firm contact with the ground and the machine is level.
Do not adjust or stow the outriggers when the boom is raised or extended.
Do not operate the machine near
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