Skyjack SJ46AJ Operating Manual page 9

Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
• DO NOT operate an aerial
platform that has
scaffolding or other devices
mounted on it to increase its size
or work height. It is prohibited.
• DO NOT exert horizontal
(manual) force
platform that exceeds the limits
specified in Table 4.5.
• DO NOT use the aerial platform
as a crane. It is prohibited.
• DO NOT climb on boom arm
assembly. It is prohibited.
• DO NOT sit, stand or climb on
the guardrails. It is prohibited.
• AVOID overhead obstructions.
Be aware of
obstructions or other possible
hazards around aerial platform
when lifting or driving.
• AVOID crushing hazards. Be
aware of crushing hazards
when lifting or driving. Keep
all body parts inside the aerial
platform.
SJ 46AJ
Safety Precautions (Continued)
ladders,
on aerial
overhead
December 2007
• BE AWARE of blind spots when
operating the aerial platform.
• ENSURE that there are no
personnel or obstructions in
the path of travel, including
blind spots.
• DO NOT lower the platform unless the area
below is clear of personnel and obstructions.
• DO NOT use boom to push,
pull other objects or to lift the
chassis.
• DO NOT raise the aerial
platform while it is on a truck,
forklift or other device or
vehicle.
• STUNT driving and horseplay are prohibited.
• ENSURE ALL tires are in good condition and lug
nuts are properly tightened.
• DO NOT use with improperly
inflated/damaged
wheels. Refer to Section 2:
Wheel/Tire Assembly.
• DO NOT alter or disable limit switches or other
safety devices.
• DO NOT use the aerial platform without
guardrails, locking pins and the entry gate in
place.
Safety Rules
tires or
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