Chapter 8. Operation; Operating Procedures; Control Stations; Emergency Stopping - Snorkel MHP 15J Operator's Manual

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Operating Procedures

This chapter explains how to properly start and op-

erate an MHP15J. Read and understand all the

previous chapters in this manual before you begin

to operate an MHP15J.

CAUTION

If you use the MHP15J for painting be sure

the optional sandblast protection kit is

installed to protect the hydraulic cylinder

rods from paint. Do not leave the MHP15J

engine running if you are sandblasting.

Sand drawn into the air intake can erode

engine parts.

Control Stations

An MHP15J can be operated from the ground con-

trol box or from the platform control box. There are

basically two differences between ground control

and platform control operations, both are safety re-

lated:

1. The ground control box can override the

platform control box at any time. If a person

operating the machine from the platform

becomes incapacitated, a person on the

ground can always take over machine control.

2. The stabilisers can only be selected from the

ground control box and only when the

booms are in the stowed position.

DANGER

The MHP15J is not Electrically Insulated.

Death or Serious Injury to operating

personnel, can occur if the machine should

come into contact with energized electrical

wires during operation.

DO NOT attempt to operate the MHP15J

ground controls if the platform, booms, or

any other conducting part of an MHP15J is in

contact with energized electrical wires or if

there is an immediate danger of such

contact.

NOTE

See the "Electrical Hazard" section, in this

manual for a complete explanation of the hazards

concerning electricity.

Emergency Stopping

To stop an MHP15J, press the Emergency Stop

s w i t c h c o v e r d o w n o n e i t h e r o f t h e t w o

EMERGENCY STOP switches at the ground con-

trol box or at the platform control box.

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