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High Drive (Hare) - GIVES HIGH SPEED AND LOW GRADEABILITY. Low Drive (Tortoise) - GIVES LOW SPEED AND HIGH GRADEABILITY. N.B. High Drive is only available when the booms are in the stowed position. The HR12 will default to Low Drive speed whenever the booms are elevated.
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Select drive joystick from the platform control box. A. Up for FORWARD B. Down for REVERSE C. Left for STEER LEFT D. Right for STEER RIGHT All control levers give a fully proportional response therefore the more the lever is moved away from the centre (OFF) position the faster the function will become.
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OPERATIONAL SAFETY • When operating your Niftylift, your safety is of utmost concern. In order to fully appreciate all aspects of the machines operation it should be ensured that each operator has READ and fully UNDERSTOOD the relevant manual covering machine use, maintenance and servicing. If any doubts exist concerning any points covered in your manual, contact your local dealer or Niftylift Ltd.
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• Important:- To prevent damage to the cage step, it is necessary to elevate the booms a minimum of 250mm (10 in) from their stowed position before slewing. Also, when lowering the booms down to their stowed height, check that the cage step is not directly above any wheel to prevent damage to the step, similarly check that the booms are clear of the front canopy to prevent damage.