Opertaion; Elevating & Lowering The A38E Work Platform; Lowered - Snorkel A38E Operator's Manual

3.4 Operation
NOTE: Before operating the A38E Work Platform
it is imperative that the Pre-Operation Inspection
(Section 3.3) has been completed and any
deficiencies have been corrected. The operator
must also understand the functions of all the
controls before operating the machine.
ELEVATING & LOWERING THE A38E
WORK PLATFORM
Before beginning any operation involving the
Elevating Assembly the following checks should be
carried out. When the A38E has been thoroughly
inspected the elevating assembly can then be used.
A W A R N I N G A
LOOK up and around for obstructions before
performing the lift function.
ENSURE that the Elevating Assembly is clear
of the Chassis before engaging the Slew
operation.
DO NOT overload the platform DO NOT operate
within 3 metres (10 feet) of any electrical power
cables. THIS WORK PLATFORM IS NOT
INSULATED.
Cordon off the area within the platform's working
area to keep passers-by clear of the booms.
NOTE: Chassis controls are for service use only.
Ensure the 'CONTROL SELECTION
1.
KEYSWITCH' is selected to 'UPPER
CONTROL' and both emergency stop buttons
are released (twisted clockwise).
2. Enter Platform through the entrance at the side
of the A38E and ensure that the drop bar is in
the lowered position. Lock the Entry Step in
the raised position.
A W A R N I N G A
Damage to the machine is possible if the Entry
Step is not locked in the raised position before
operating the machine functions.
3. Before using the machine all local Safety
Regulations involving helmets and restraining
devices should be observed. Safety harness
lanyards, not exceeding 1 m (3 ft.) in length,
should be attached to anchor points in cage
floor.
Select " LOWER BOOM " on function selector
4.
switch.Check for overhead obstructions and
A38E Work Platform
Operation
5.
6.
7.
8.
Note: Machines supplied to Australia require that the
operation of the Function Selector switch must be
'held' on until after the Joystick Interlock Switch is
depressed. Every time the Joystick Interlock Switch
is released, the Function Select and 'hold' sequence
must be repeated.
TRAVEL WITH WORK PLATFORM

LOWERED

1.
2.
3.
4.
when when satisfied squeeze the Joystick
Interlock control on.
Slowly move the Joystick forward to ELEVATE
the lower boom.
The further the joystick is moved, the faster.
the boom will move. Pressure must be applied
to the Interlock at all times while operation is
required.
Select "UPPER BOOM", "TELESCOPE",
"PLATFORM ROTATE" or "SLEW ROTATE"
as required using the 'Function Selector
Switches' and operate as described above.
For boom functions the controls will again be
forward for UP and backward for DOWN.
To rotate (SLEW) RIGHT the Controller
Joystick should be moved forward. Conversely
to rotate (SLEW) LEFT move the Controller
Joystick backward.
To "TELESCOPE" IN the Controller Joystick
should be moved forward. Conversely to
"TELESCOPE" OUT move the Controller
Joystick backward.
Before lowering, check beneath the cage floor
for obstructions, operate as described above,
moving the Joystick back to lower the Booms.
Verify that the chassis Emergency Stop Button
is in the 'ON' position (turn clockwise) and
that the Keyswitch is turned to the 'UPPER
CONTROL' position.
Climb into the Platform and check that the
Platform Emergency Stop Button is in the 'ON'
position, and that the Drive function button is
depressed. Ensure that the drop bar is in the
lowered position and the Entry Step is raised.
Check that the route is clear of persons,
obstructions, pot holes or ledges and is
capable of supporting the wheel loads. Also,
check that the clearances above, below and to
the side of the Work Platform are sufficient.
Grasp the Joystick so that the Interlock Switch
is depressed (releasing this Interlock Switch
will cut power to the Joystick). Slowly push or
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