Safety Rules - Snorkel S3215E Operator's Manual

All personnel shall carefully read, understand and follow all safety rules and operating instructions
before operating or performing maintenance on any Snorkel aerial work platform.
Electrocution Hazard
THIS MACHINE IS
NOT INSULATED!
USE OF THE AERIAL WORK PLATFORM: This aerial work platform is intended to lift persons, their tools and materials
used for the job. It is designed for repair, assembly, stockpicking jobs, etc., and assignments at workplaces above head height
(ceilings, cranes, roof structures, buildings, shelving, etc.). All other uses of the aerial work platform are prohibited and the
rules below must be adhered to!
THIS AERIAL WORK PLATFORM IS NOT INSULATED! Refer to applicable national standards for safe approach distances.
Exceeding the specified permissible maximum load is prohibited! See "Platform Capacity" on page 6 for details.
The use and operation of the aerial work platform as a lifting tool or a crane is prohibited!
NEVER exceed the manual force allowed for this machine. See "Manual Force" on page 6 for details.
DISTRIBUTE all platform loads evenly on the platform.
NEVER operate the machine without first surveying the work area for stationary or moving obstacles and surface hazards such
as holes, drop-offs, bumps, curbs, or debris; and avoiding them. NEVER strike or bump into stationary or moving obstacles
while driving or raising, lowering, or extending the platform.
USE THREE POINTS OF SUPPORT when entering or exiting the platform. For example, use two hands and one foot when
climbing into the platform.
PLATFORM passengers should watch their hands and fingers for pinch points while holding on the guardrails while the
platform is moving.
OPERATE machine only on surfaces capable of supporting wheel loads.
NEVER operate the machine when wind speeds exceed this machine's wind rating. See "Beaufort Scale" on page 7 for details.
Do not operate the aerial platform in windy or gusty conditions. Do not add anything to or take anything into the aerial platform
that will increase the wind loading such as billboards, banners, flags, etc.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY push EMERGENCY STOP switch to deactivate all powered functions.
IF ALARM SOUNDS while platform is elevated, STOP, carefully lower platform. Move machine to a firm, level surface.
Climbing up the railing of the platform, standing on or stepping from the platform onto buildings, steel or prefab concrete
structures, etc., is prohibited! NEVER exit or enter the platform when it is elevated.
Dismantling the entry gate or other railing components is prohibited! Always make certain that the entry gate is closed!
It is prohibited to keep the entry gate in an open position 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 machine while platform is elevated without blocking elevating assembly.
INSPECT the machine thoroughly for cracked welds, loose or missing hardware, hydraulic leaks, loose wire connections, 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.
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 by Snorkel.
AFTER USE, secure the work platform from unauthorized use by turning the keyswitch off and removing key.
The driving of MEWP's on the public highway is subject to national traffic regulations.
Certain inherent risks remain in the operation of this machine despite utilizing proper design practices and safeguarding.
Care must be taken to ensure that the machines meets the requirements of stability during use, transportation, assembly,
dismantling when out of service, testing, or foreseeable breakdowns.
In the event of an accident or breakdown see "Emergency Lowering" on page 15, do not operate the aerial platform if it is
damaged or not functioning properly. Qualified maintenance personnel must correct the problem before putting the aerial
platform back into service.
S3215E/S3219E/S3220E/S3226E/S4726E/S4732E – 1500842

SAFETY RULES

Warning
Tip Over Hazard
NEVER elevate the platform
or drive the machine while
elevated unless the machine
is on a firm, level surface.
Collision Hazard
NEVER position the platform
without first checking for
overhead obstructions or
other hazards.
Fall Hazard
NEVER climb, stand, or sit
on platform guardrails or
midrail.
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